When to change oil?

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  1. Spdfreak New Member

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    I don't have my manual handy. When is the reccomended first oil change? On my Mazdaspeed Protege, it was 1500 miles.

    Thanks.
    Spdfreak, Mar 2, 2006
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  2. D.Hearne Banned

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    My check engine light came on at about 3000 miles, thats when I gave mine it's first. Disconnect the battery for awhile to reset the light.
    D.Hearne, Mar 2, 2006
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  3. The Fang Member

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    Doh! Thats the way to go. :)
    I dont recollect any warning system to change the oil.
    The Fang, Mar 3, 2006
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  4. SinCityVogel New Member

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    I plan on changing mine at 500 an then every 3000 after that.

    Mobile 1 oil
    K&N filter
    SinCityVogel, Mar 3, 2006
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  5. bigcat start with the upper hole, and if more traction is

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    owners manual says every 5000 miles
    bigcat, Mar 3, 2006
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  6. Spdfreak New Member

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    Thanks for the responses!
    Spdfreak, Mar 3, 2006
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