The Mazda 3 thread

[FullStop]

yup, that actually sounds like a good price, thanks

[marlon333]

How often should you change your ATF.

[Rainman]

I do a drain/refill at every other OCI (15,000km), next month I'm going to be dropping the pan and changing the filter. I'm a bit skeptical about doing the flush with the machine at those auto shops. I use the mobil 1 atf and i do the drain/refill myself, takes 3 qts exact.

[marlon333]

I do a drain/refill at every other OCI (15,000km), next month I'm going to be dropping the pan and changing the filter. I'm a bit skeptical about doing the flush with the machine at those auto shops. I use the mobil 1 atf and i do the drain/refill myself, takes 3 qts exact.

Thanks for the info man. Changing that ATF filter is a good idea. I am considering it now. Where are you getting the ATF filter from?

[Rainman]

buying it from southern sales, and im ordering one from pepboys, once i confirm that theyre both compatible i will order the pep boys unit because it is cheaper.

[dredman1]

rainman, do you know the price of that ATF filter from S/Sales??? Getting thru to them on the phone is a real pain

[marlon333]

rainman, do you know the price of that ATF filter from S/Sales??? Getting thru to them on the phone is a real pain

It makes no sense calling SS. THey never answer the phone. THe best thing is to go in personally. Might be in POS this week so I would find out if I am there.

[Rainman]

LAst time i called they said it was around 450, a month later i called to aska nd they said it was 520; so marlon is correct, better to go in.

[Strugglerzinc]

I do a drain/refill at every other OCI (15,000km), next month I'm going to be dropping the pan and changing the filter. I'm a bit skeptical about doing the flush with the machine at those auto shops. I use the mobil 1 atf and i do the drain/refill myself, takes 3 qts exact.

3 quarts for an ATF change? You sure that's correct?

Not a MZ3 man mihself but i'm hard pressed to believe it takes only 3 quarts.

On most other vehicles, if only 3 qts come out, there's 3-4 qts still in there somewhere.

[Rainman]

A drain/refill only takes 3 quarts, a full fluid change with the machine take 8 quarts.

[FullStop]

i dont believe in pumping the transmission myself, if you do what rainman does then once you stick to a particular brand of fluid then its not really gonna matter, ur gonna save plenty money in the long run.

[marlon333]

I was planning to pump my transmission at master serv. Does the machine damage your transmission?

[Strugglerzinc]

It can dislodge settled debris which in turn can clog otherwise free passageways in the tranny.

rainman, i understand what you're saying. If you follow your procedure at that short interval then there should not be any issues.

[marlon333]

I saw a 3 today. It had chrome trims on the head and tail lights. Anybody have this or know where i can get them.

[noshownogo]

Just called SS (yes i actually got thru to the part dept.) and got a pricing for the front brake pads for the mazda3...$1276.VAT incl

Trinidad Brake and Clutch has Mintex replacement pads for $480.

Are these my only two options locally?

[noshownogo]

Just found Wagner ThermoQuiet Brake Pads for around $700. for the 3.

[marlon333]

Just found Wagner ThermoQuiet Brake Pads for around $700. for the 3.

Where?

[noshownogo]

El Socorro Auto supplies or Autorama, can't remember off the top of my head. I did lots of calling around

[Rainman]

The original pads work great, they're very quiet. The only thing is that the rear is kinda dusty.

[FullStop]

hit me a pm on the price, thanks

[Rainman]

I sent him a PM, no response yet

[FullStop]

400 less than SS, not bad.

[marlon333]

I have been doing some reading and it seems that Mazda ATF MV is not the same as Mercon V. I saw it on this link:
http://www.finishlineperformance.com...05-08-1928.pdf

The only ATF i saw that is compatible with ATF MV is redline D4 and Amsoil. Anyone know who sells these at a good price.

[Groovemaster]

Use Redline!!! I see Mobil1 syn atf is mazda m-v compatible, but it smells kinda high. Stick with Redline.

http://www.finishlineperformance.com/pd ... 8-1928.pdf

[marlon333]

Use Redline!!! I see Mobil1 syn atf is mazda m-v compatible, but it smells kinda high. Stick with Redline.

http://www.finishlineperformance.com/pd ... 8-1928.pdf

Where and at what price?

[Groovemaster]

Sheriff's on Cepiro has redline for $65 a qt & the mobil1 more expensive. Maztune also sells Redline products you could PM him if you want!
Car Boutique in St. James also have the redline d4 atf $60 - $70 a qt.

[FullStop]

car boutique is 70 a quart, i think it better than mobil tho...worth the lil bit extra.

[marlon333]

I got it Maztune. From the people that I talked too Redline is the better bet.

[FullStop]

i dont like amsoil's marketing strategy so i stay away from them, can't honestly comment on their quality tho.

[bgh]

car boutique Redline D4 is 69 a quart. simple drain and full took 4 quarts.
car seem to run a little smother when shifting gears...
hard start did not go away