I have 14 skyactive maz3.
I am sticking to OE filter because I keep reading that the pressures are higher than average filters and fram is going to make one size fits most model...
Only non OE filter made specifically for skyactive is Wix 57002.
In most cases it will be fine, but while in...
Filter was filthy, I am under warranty and milage after trip would have been 6000+ , I am on Mazda's schdule 1 , which calls for change every 5k.
I didnt pay for the oil, and I rather have an over maintained car than under maintained, specially when warranty issues come up.
Doing UOA's is one...
Hey all,
First report for this car. Dealer Castrol Edge + 100ml of Lubro Moly additive.
Air filter was changed a few thousand ago, would explain the high Si.
I was getting ready for a trip to decided to change it.Seem like the oil had plenty of life left, lol.
I got 4 contintinal purecontacts for 260 after rebate and another 50 to balance n install from discount tire + local shop.
I personally wouldnt go for used tires, you just dont know what your getting yourself into. Even with good tred, if tires has been sitting in sun its going to harden and be...
My experience with mazda parts is that is your best bet to find it on mazda only sites such as https://onlinemazdaparts.com/ and http://www.zoomzoomnationparts.com/ in exploded view if the search cant find anything than googeling the part number.
New always in rear because you have steering control infront by you. The back are by themselves to avoid loosing control from back, they go on back.
If you dont get rain (lets say in Los Angeles) I wouldnt mind putting them in front if old ones are not that great (steering,breaking,ect) but...
Originally Posted By: Benito
Originally Posted By: Voltmaster
TBN is too low... Might to switch to div>
No TBN on the latest uoa.
My mistake I thought the insol was the TBN i was like holy god...
Originally Posted By: Rust_Belt_Pete
My grandpa is an old eastern european fella who is at that ripe age that makes him always right.
He doesnt speak much english so he called me for some help, the 7 or so year old battery in his Lincon MKZ or MKS I forgot which one died. I offered to take him...
Originally Posted By: gathermewool
Originally Posted By: Benito
So he called you for your automotive expertise and you didn't check the date on the battery they sold him when you were in the store with him?
I was just thinking the same thing...
Dude give the guy a break... No one expects to...