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When to change oil?

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Spdfreak

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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.

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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.
 
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Doh! Thats the way to go.
I dont recollect any warning system to change the oil.
 

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

Mobile 1 oil
K&N filter
 

bigcat

start with the upper hole, and if more traction is
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owners manual says every 5000 miles
 
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Thanks for the responses!
 
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