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Re: What type of oil filter used on Mazda5 [5thave] by rcinmd
Sep 16, 2005 (3:33 am)
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Replying to: 5thave (Sep 15, 2005 5:07 pm)

My '05 Tribute with the 2.3L engine does have the spin-on filter. It hangs vertically, which will allow me to fill the new filter before installing it.
 
As an aside, my local dealer had a bare bones 5 speed Mazda5 a couple weeks ago. That one had my name on it, but I am not quite ready to replace the Tribute just yet. I am waiting for the remaining '05s to sell off. Hopefully there will be another frill-free 5 coming this way when I am ready.
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Re: What type of oil filter used on Mazda5 [5thave] by wuster
Sep 16, 2005 (3:35 am)
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Replying to: 5thave (Sep 15, 2005 5:07 pm)

Thanks!
 
I've seen the step by step conversion on one of the Mazda3 forums.
 
So far, I haven't made the conversion to the 3, since the dealership is changing the oil for free for the first 24k miles.
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Oil filter access by yaris
Nov 19, 2005 (8:35 am)
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I just picked up the special oil filter cartridge removal tool and was quite surprised when I crawled under my 5 and discovered that the hole in the lower air dam/splash shield does not line up with the cartridge. So now I have to remove the whole shield, which is not difficult but seems to me to be an unnecessary pain. I was wondering if you other 5 owners had noticed this or knew why it was made this way. Or maybe there was a production change and all of your filter housings line up properly with the shield. Any help or comments would be appreciated!
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Service manual by wreinecke
Dec 27, 2005 (12:42 pm)
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Has anyone bought the factory service manual? Is it any good? How much is it? Thanks!
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Radio removal by wreinecke
Dec 27, 2005 (12:44 pm)
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How does one remove the radio? Thanks!
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Re: Oil filter access [yaris] by wuster
Dec 28, 2005 (4:23 am)
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Replying to: yaris (Nov 19, 2005 8:35 am)

It's the same thing with the Mazda3's.
 
I initially didn't worry about it with the Mazda3 because the dealer gave me free oil changes for the first two years. But now that we've traded in the Mazda3 for the Mazda5, I think I may need to revisit the issue.
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Re: Oil filter access [yaris] by wreinecke
Dec 28, 2005 (4:34 am)
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Replying to: yaris (Nov 19, 2005 8:35 am)

What is the part number for the tool? How much does it cost? Thanks!
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Re: Oil filter access [wreinecke] by nym5
Dec 28, 2005 (6:05 am)
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Replying to: wreinecke (Dec 28, 2005 4:34 am)

http://www.mazdastuff.com/product.cfm?ProductID=2236
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Oil filter access by dragonbug
Jan 01, 2006 (6:23 pm)
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Found this:
link title
 
Ordered step-plate, cargo-cover and other things there, quick response...
good dealer, good prices
 
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Re: Oil filter by evped
Jan 14, 2006 (4:23 am)
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Replying to: dragonbug (Jan 01, 2006 6:23 pm)

I'm considering buying a Mazda5 and have always changed my own oil, but this cartridge thing scares me. Could anyone explain the difference between this and changing the oil in my Accord? Also, what is the maintanence interval for a major tune-up. I couldn't find it on the website. Thanks.

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