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#27 of 146 Re: What type of oil filter used on Mazda5 [wuster] by mazdalvr Aug 25, 2006 (5:01 am)
Replying to: wuster (Aug 30, 2005 3:37 am) I am sure it is, the only difference in the engine from the 3 to the 5 is torque.
#28 of 146 Tire Questions by nola1 Sep 18, 2006 (4:31 pm)
I have 30k+ miles on my Mazda5 and the tires are worn to the low tread indicators. How long should tires last? Will I be buying a new set of tires every year? Replies to this message: wa98strat (Sep 19, 2006 1:56 pm) wuster (Sep 20, 2006 4:12 am)
#29 of 146 Re: Tire Questions [nola1] by wa98strat Sep 19, 2006 (1:56 pm)
Replying to: nola1 (Sep 18, 2006 4:31 pm) that all depends on your driving habits! Low profile tires don't usually have tread life warranties. as they usually have softer compounds designed to enhance handling at the expense of tire life. Replies to this message: wuster (Sep 20, 2006 4:12 am)
#30 of 146 Re: Tire Questions [wa98strat] by wuster Sep 20, 2006 (4:12 am)
Replying to: wa98strat (Sep 19, 2006 1:56 pm) True, and the OEM tires that came with the car usually isn't the greatest either...   Look for tires with a higher wear rating. That should get you a longer lasting set of tires.
#31 of 146 Oil Change Question by zoom500 Sep 20, 2006 (8:50 am)
I have read alot about the plastic shield that is under the car (and in the way). Has anyone taken the car to a fast lube place and had a problem getting an oil change? Was there an up charge for having to remove the plastic shield? I am on my way to get my first change and just want to get an idea of what I might be in for. thanks zoom 500 Replies to this message: wuster (Sep 20, 2006 9:15 am)
#32 of 146 Re: Oil Change Question [zoom500] by wuster Sep 20, 2006 (9:15 am)
Replying to: zoom500 (Sep 20, 2006 8:50 am) You should confirm with the fast lube place that they have cartridge filters for the Mazda5 in stock. The 5 doesn't have screw on filters that those places normally carry.   It would suck for them to drop the plastic shield, drain the oil and THEN find out that they don't have the filter...
#33 of 146 Re: Synthetic oil any good? [virago83] by dagmar3 Sep 23, 2006 (12:24 pm)
Replying to: virago83 (Aug 20, 2006 1:57 pm) I do know that rotary engines are not supposed to use synthetic oil. It says so in the RX-8 owners manual.   I use synthetic oil in my 5 because it provides better protection. And it certainly flows better in cold temperatures, so I would use it in Canada, too. It costs maybe an extra $25 each oil change, so the price is irrelevant. It does not increase gas mileage by any degree you will be able to detect. The truth is, there just isn't that much friction to overcome in Mazda's little engine; especially with 5w20 oil.   Ethanol-based gas (usually 10%) will not get you better mileage, either. Ethanol has less BTUs (less potential power)than gas. That's why fuel mileage drops significantly (35% or more) when E85 (85% ethanol; 15% gas) is used. Replies to this message: wa98strat (Sep 23, 2006 5:52 pm)
#34 of 146 Re: Synthetic oil any good? [dagmar3] by wa98strat Sep 23, 2006 (5:52 pm)
Replying to: dagmar3 (Sep 23, 2006 12:24 pm) Actually it shouldn't cost you anything extra ( in relative terms) I just had my oil changed (first one) and asked the service writer at my dealership what they used for oil. Much to my suprise I discovered that they use Castrol Syntec synthetic blend!!   Price is right to $35 for the oil change + $10 for the tire rotation. I rotate my tires at every oil change as the interval to tire rotation is basically the same as the oil change
#35 of 146 Bump/Bubble on Tire by nissmazlover Oct 04, 2006 (7:58 am)
OK, so I noticed that my driver side, rear tire has a bump/bubble on it on the sidewall. I take it in for servicing, and according to the statement they did a Mazda Full Circle inspection on it, which includes inspection of the tires. The tire still had the bump on it.    Today, I took it in to get the right side, rear shock replaced since they said it was faulty. I told them about the bump/bubble in my tire and he said that it is dangerous to have that and that I should get the tire replaced.    I'm wondering why they didn't say or notice this before when I got it serviced. And I am also wondering if it really is all that dangerous to have a bubble on the tire. I mean, it's been there for a while and nothing's happened. I also asked the technician if it was possible to get it replaced from the manufacturer since it could have been a defective tire since I haven't hit a curb or done anything out of the ordinary to cause a bubble. He said it was extremely difficult for a tire manufacturer to admit it was defective and to give a new tire and that he has never seen it happen. So, I am wondering if that is true as well.    I have an 06 Carbon Mica Gray, Mazda 5 Touring with the 17 inchers - I believe they are Toyo tires? Any advice on all the above, please? Thanks! Replies to this message: wuster (Oct 05, 2006 5:04 am)
#36 of 146 Re: Bump/Bubble on Tire [nissmazlover] by wuster Oct 05, 2006 (5:04 am)
Replying to: nissmazlover (Oct 04, 2006 7:58 am) Yeah, an outward bubble is bad. It means there is a weak spot on the sidewall of the tire. The tire manufacture should cover the replacement, because it can be considered a manufacturing defect.   Check the pamphlets that came in with your owner's manual. There should be one in there about the tire warranty. I believe the tire warranty is good for 12,000 miles.

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