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Replying to: wvdriver (Aug 17, 2008 6:18 am) Yep, you have to pull the pan. One of the many reasons I'm flipping my Mazdaspeed 3 for an E46 M3.
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Replying to: wvdriver (Aug 17, 2008 6:18 am) http://www.amazon.com/OTC-6903-Filter-Socket-Engines/dp/B000NBYDWW just be sure to be very easy taking it on and off, that plastic is sensitive... Good Luck.
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Replying to: mazdazoom (Aug 17, 2008 1:55 pm) I'd recommend using an accurate torque wrench to install the cap. Far too many bozos have cracked the filter cap by cranking it down "good and tight".
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Replying to: roadburner (Aug 18, 2008 4:13 pm)
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Tuesday means Mazda chat night! Mazda ownership is not a requirement!  Just bring yourself and your love of cars and the desire to discuss anything and everything automotive and you're good to go! The chat opens at 8:45 pm ET and runs until 10 pm ET. I hope you're able to join us tonight to meet and greet with your fellow CarSpace members! See you there! |
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Replying to: mazdazoom (Aug 19, 2008 5:48 am) I think that it's 30 nm- it should be stamped on the cap. BMW uses a similar set-up and calls for 25 nm. |
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Replying to: wvdriver (Aug 17, 2008 6:18 am) http://robert.aitchison.org/tiki-page.php?pageName=Mazda3+DIY+Oil+Change |
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Hi All, I just bought my 04 Maxda 3 2.3 3 months ago. It had roughly 45000 miles on it, now I have 50700. I drive about 100 miles a day. I have noticed over the last couple of days a rattle everytime I accelerate. This moring driving in, the rattle got worse and something blew from the engine. I pulled over and checked my engine; oil was leaking very badly. I had it towed to my dealership where they said (before official diagonstic) looks like a hole in the block. I have not changed the oil yet, last oil changed at 44500 so i'm under 7500 and I've only had it for three months. After reading through the forum, I am now very worried what Mazda is going to say. Does anyone have any advice with dealing with them? or any thoughts?
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Replying to: cheyman (Aug 20, 2008 10:31 am) It was the lower connecting rod bearing. Four holes in the engine block. Car had oil & the oil was clean. May look as if I'm getting a new engine
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Replying to: cheyman (Aug 20, 2008 1:30 pm) In many cases, it is better to change the oil every 5000 miles or 4 months, so you're likely due. The 7,500 miles is if you drive in ideal circumstances. Check the owner's manual under Maintenance and compare Schedules 1 and 2. p.s. did the previous owner provide you with the maintenance records of the car?
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