The Mazda 3 thread

[bt50]

Well the car was real sluggish before the last service and when I cleaned the throttle body and maf I got a noticeable improvement in performance albeit at the crazy gas consumption.

[snight01]

img238.imageshack.us/img238/2559/atfmv.jpg ...get that transmission oil for ur car from amazon.

Coolant is this. Check on your coolant gasket if its FL22

http://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Mazda-000 ... fl22+mazda


And please dont use any mercon v crap guys.... last thing u'd want is a broken transmission. ITS MV (type5)

Also, when it comes to fluid, dont go cheap. Buy the OEM stuff. I don't go redline transmission fluid btw. I buy all my stuff OEM.

Works great.

Its a really easy car to maintain. One of these days, i'll make a total maintenance schedule from 1000km to 200,000 km and up. I'll put all the locks and hinges to be lubed. When the filters changed, When the axle cv joint boots need to be replaced, brakes, shocks, shock mounts and when the transmission fluid, steering fluid, brake fluid and such needs to be bleed, flushed or replaced.

One day when i got alot of time i'll build up the maintenance schedule for u guys for the mz 1.6 (mazda 3)

Also i'll put the oem fluids and parts you'll need to get. Either locally or to order it from amazon.

Maybe next month. Also i'll make it in a new topic.

[bt50]

So anyone have any idea apart from SSL where i can get the air duct to buy. I tried a couple places in the bamboo but to no avail

[noshownogo]

U check with Eco-Drive enterprises?

[duckhams4]

Do anyone know where I can get a pair of 2010 Mazda 3 side skirts?

[konartis]

anyone hve an idea how to hook up the gas tank lid? sent my car to repaint and the gas tank lid isnt working anymore...it doesnt close or open...dont have the time to take it to mechanic to do it...dueto long working hrs...

[konartis]

Hey guys I would like to find out something I have a mazda3 an the deck unit doesn't play burn cd's is there anything I can do or can I get another original unit to buy that play the cd's or the media option if I can get a USB

you have this option
http://www.amazon.com/2004-2009-Navigat ... 5+dvd+dash

there is a GPS company here in trinidad, i think its GPS exprets have them as well, for around 4500.00 installed...

[originalbling]

snight01, are liquids such as transmission fluid and coolant allowed to be brought in via skybox?



konartis, check this link regarding the gas tank lid:

http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/yhst-248 ... door10.pdf

3. Transmission fuel change at 45,000. most do it at 40,000. Redline has met the standard. Also consider of changing the transmission filter. Will use redline. Can you tell me how many quarts to do flush?

Last time I drained and refilled trans fluid, I used the Redline D4 ATF. I think is about 8 quarts to do a complete drain and refill.

1. The fuel filter changes at 50,000. Did you change it?

is dropping the gas tank the only way to change this?

[snight01]

snight01, are liquids such as transmission fluid and coolant allowed to be brought in via skybox?



konartis, check this link regarding the gas tank lid:

http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/yhst-248 ... door10.pdf

3. Transmission fuel change at 45,000. most do it at 40,000. Redline has met the standard. Also consider of changing the transmission filter. Will use redline. Can you tell me how many quarts to do flush?

Last time I drained and refilled trans fluid, I used the Redline D4 ATF. I think is about 8 quarts to do a complete drain and refill.

1. The fuel filter changes at 50,000. Did you change it?

is dropping the gas tank the only way to change this?

lol no... the fuel filter looks like a catalyst. it unscrews and the new one is installed. I only changed it in my mazda 3 2007 twice.

Well i ordered some transmission and coolant liquids for my car so we'll see how it goes

[noshownogo]

The fuel filter on my '07 Mazda3 is located by the drivers side rear wheel, taking off the wheel will help with accessibility.

On another note, I had to get a new clutch for my AC, cabin filter and service. Cost 2k for almost 4hrs work at West Kool in Diego.

[static602]

hey guys i have the mz3 1.5 when accelerating i get a gurgle from the engine may be the oil i'm using valvoline 5w 30 fully synthetic also when reversing i'm getting a sort of stutter and shake...(very slight)..... hmmm let me look at my list here ...... and i went to a guy in barataria very reputable found out about removing my catalyst converter $1200.00 o2 sensor replaced and everything..... and $2500 to install a cold air intake (custom) i am really worried about the gurgle from the engine i mentioned earlier though. help.

[konartis]

hey guys i have the mz3 1.5 when accelerating i get a gurgle from the engine may be the oil i'm using valvoline 5w 30 fully synthetic also when reversing i'm getting a sort of stutter and shake...(very slight)..... hmmm let me look at my list here ...... and i went to a guy in barataria very reputable found out about removing my catalyst converter $1200.00 o2 sensor replaced and everything..... and $2500 to install a cold air intake (custom) i am really worried about the gurgle from the engine i mentioned earlier though. help.

change your transmission fuel, use the amsoil transmission fluid...hope it gets out the slight shutter when reversing, most M3's i knw gets it....

[static602]

thankyou konartis... will do. any advice on the other things i asked anyone

[konartis]

thankyou konartis... will do. any advice on the other things i asked anyone

use mobile1 10W30 engine oil, works pretty well...

[konartis]

i lost my key fob remote key some time ago and had to use the normal transponder key, had an alarm hooked up to the car for the lock unlock keyless entry, i have gotten back the key fob, they key works fine, but the unlock and unlock buttons no longer works, any ideas if i can reprogramme the fob?

[konartis]

anyone ever ordered oil from amazon? whats the average cost for the shipping?...i use websource

[sayyad10]

guys my ac blower in my car went and I'm sourcing one but I heard it's a tedious task. Can anyone recommend someone good to me? thanks in advance

[konartis]

guys my ac blower in my car went and I'm sourcing one but I heard it's a tedious task. Can anyone recommend someone good to me? thanks in advance

check SS...or a foreign used place

[sayyad10]

no I mean as in someone to install it for me

[konartis]

no I mean as in someone to install it for me

i can recommend you to someone...but he does be busy, and its in princes town

[Rainman]

no I mean as in someone to install it for me

That is a herculean task my friend, when i had to replace my cabin filter i had to unbolt the fuse distribution panel and twist up like a yoga master under the dash. Make sure and take it to someone reputable.

[sayyad10]

yea that's why I thought I'd ask here because I saw the madness that you have to do to install that lol

[Animal Pak]

i need to change my brake master cylinder seal.

Just off the bat does anyone know where I can get it outside of SS?

Apparently this one seal is like trying to find oil

[static602]

alright going to do my oil change tomorrow need advice now shop guy gave me royal purple to put in my mz 3 2007 20w 50..... is this too thick

[Rainman]

alright going to do my oil change tomorrow need advice now shop guy gave me royal purple to put in my mz 3 2007 20w 50..... is this too thick

10w30 is the recommended weight for our climate. I personally don't like RP.....goes in purple, comes out purple.

[static602]

okay so I will take it back get the 10w 30

[static602]

hey got the 10w 30, working like a charm

[ultimatehustler2010]

anybody know where i can get mazda 3 1.5 rear bushings? my 2 bushings in rear are bad, company says dey dont sell em, anyone knows anyone who makes bushings? or any advice? also if anyone knows a good painter is much appreciated thanks alot.

[cinco]

alright going to do my oil change tomorrow need advice now shop guy gave me royal purple to put in my mz 3 2007 20w 50..... is this too thick

10w30 is the recommended weight for our climate. I personally don't like RP.....goes in purple, comes out purple.

i should have taken a pic yesterday of my last RP oil change

[konartis]

anybody know where i can get mazda 3 1.5 rear bushings? my 2 bushings in rear are bad, company says dey dont sell em, anyone knows anyone who makes bushings? or any advice? also if anyone knows a good painter is much appreciated thanks alot.

viewtopic.php?f=12&t=287344&start=510
check this guy, he has bushings...nt sure of the model