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#135 of 144 Re: I have the same problem [whobodym] by vasselle Aug 18, 2009 (7:43 am)
Replying to: whobodym (Dec 10, 2008 6:28 pm) Hi All,   I am trying to build a case to have this lock thing dealt with as part of an overall recall (since I don't want to pay $150 for them to look at my car and then another $x to fix something that should have worked in the first place).   If you have / have had this problem, would you mind e-mailing me at: vasselle_kyahoo.com and letting me know your model, year, how much you spent to fix the problem (if it is fixed) or if you still have the problem. I will collate and send off to Mazda HQ to ask for a recall.   I consider this a safety issue because if anything like that car fire happens and someone can't open the door due to the faulty lock, it would be a tragedy. Thx!
#136 of 144 My Mazda5 came with a spin on type oil filter! by c_j_falk Aug 31, 2009 (8:13 am)
Although the factory service manual, the Mazda5 I test drove and every store and dealership I've checked with shows the Mazda5 takes a canister type oil filter, my 2009 Mazda5 (made in June of 2009 at the Hiroshima plant) has a spin on oil filter on it. The part number on mine is LF8J14302 which looks like it was superceded by LF1014302 which looks like it was supreceded by LF0514302A. I have no idea what is going on, but check under your Mazda5 before you buy a filter to make sure that you're getting the right one, or you might get a big surprise part way through your oil change. Replies to this message: ldisler (Aug 31, 2009 6:17 pm) xspeedy (Oct 18, 2009 7:50 am) whobodym (Oct 20, 2009 5:07 am)
#137 of 144 Re: My Mazda5 came with a spin on type oil filter! [c_j_falk] by ldisler Aug 31, 2009 (6:17 pm)
Replying to: c_j_falk (Aug 31, 2009 8:13 am) I'll have to check mine. It also was built in june 09. I bought 5 cartridge filters on ebay. I hope I can use them.
#138 of 144 Re: My Mazda5 came with a spin on type oil filter! [c_j_falk] by xspeedy Oct 18, 2009 (7:50 am)
Replying to: c_j_falk (Aug 31, 2009 8:13 am) I have a June 09 build as well and was surprised to find the traditional spin-on metal filter. I actually ordered the cap wrench needed for the cartridge style filter and have no need for it now. All of the web resources show a cartridge filter for the 09, so this must be a mid-year change. What wrench works best for getting to the filter through the hole? The hole seems a bit offset for the filter itself. Replies to this message: whobodym (Oct 20, 2009 5:07 am)
#139 of 144 Re: My Mazda5 came with a spin on type oil filter! [xspeedy] by whobodym Oct 20, 2009 (5:07 am)
Replying to: xspeedy (Oct 18, 2009 7:50 am) I have an '06 with cartridge filter, and the hole has always stumped me. It's not at all lined up with the filter and I envision quite a mess if I managed to unscrew the filter with the plastic still installed. I just remove the whole plastic belly pan each time I change the oil. There are 6 or 8 10mm cap screws to remove, plus two two "push pin" locating plastic plug deals (similar to those used on interior trim and etc.). The 2 plastic pin deals are more of a pain to remove especially as they get old and scratchy so I left them off altogether starting last year and haven't notice any ill effects.
#140 of 144 Need to replace protective cover that encases tailgate by blynmazda5 Oct 30, 2009 (4:53 pm)
The protective cover that encases the passenger side tailgate of my 2006 5 is cracked with a small hole.. The tailgate works fine and I have taped the protective cover with clear tape.   I looked online for a replacement cover, but am unable to find a match. It seems that in order to repair the tailgate, I have to replace the entire tailgate. Has anyone replaced only the protective cover to the tailgate?   Thanks.   Gideon
#141 of 144 rsnover by rsnover Nov 03, 2009 (2:48 pm)
Just purchased a new mazda5 with auto transmission.Does have the canister type oil filter.Wondering if I change oil myself if it will effect warranty, Replies to this message: whobodym (Nov 04, 2009 5:56 am)
#142 of 144 Re: rsnover [rsnover] by whobodym Nov 04, 2009 (5:56 am)
Replying to: rsnover (Nov 03, 2009 2:48 pm) I have changed oil myself in purchased-new still-in-warrantee cars for 30+ years with no problems. One case being our Mazda5. Save your receipts and initial your log book, so you have documentation if worst comes to worst. (and remember that of all the car warrantee problems you've ever heard about, how many involve engine internals? Me, 0%) You'll find this warantee advice is backed up by Consumer Reports, Car Talk, etc. etc.
#143 of 144 Jiffy Lube by rsnover Nov 08, 2009 (5:50 am)
I live 60 miles from a Mazda dealer and am wondering If Mazda would consider Jiffy Lube as a substitute for the Mazda Dealer. Replies to this message: whobodym (Nov 08, 2009 7:10 am)
#144 of 144 Re: Jiffy Lube [rsnover] by whobodym Nov 08, 2009 (7:10 am)
Replying to: rsnover (Nov 08, 2009 5:50 am) you mean, will Mazda still honor your car's warrantee if you go to Jiffy Lube? Yes, absolutely, but the burden is on you to document that you did the required maintenance and did it on time. Keep your receipts, make sure that Jiffy Lube writes down the little tag, etc. If Jiffy Lube does something dumb like put in no oil, or leaves the oil filter loose, and you wreck your engine, then your dispute would be with Jiffy Lube not with Mazda. Someone else's negligent maintenance (whether me the DIY driveway mechanic, or what you might get as a quick oil change customer) is not a condition that Mazda's warrantee covers. But anyone can assure themselves this won't happen, if they pay attention to their dipstick, the oil pressure idiot light, and look once or twice (and sniff) that their car isn't dribbling oil out on the pavement. Then stop worrying.

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