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#164 of 226 Warranty Repairs by dougs3 Jun 04, 2008 (9:02 pm)
I am considering purchasing a 5. I live about half an hour from the closest dealer. I know that this may should like a minor inconvenience to some, but it's in the opposite direction of work and during rush hour the half hour turns into a full hour. Do the dealers have some sort of arrangement with local repair shops to perform warranty work? Anybody have any experience with this? I'm hoping that there will be no warranty work required, but I'm guessing that I would be very fortunate if that was the case. Replies to this message: dclurker (Jun 05, 2008 5:12 am) maltb (Jun 05, 2008 9:58 am) dclurker (Jun 07, 2008 3:48 am)
#165 of 226 Re: Warranty Repairs [dougs3] by dclurker Jun 05, 2008 (5:12 am)
Replying to: dougs3 (Jun 04, 2008 9:02 pm) FWIW, be aware that M5 oil changes should really be done by the dealer because of the "environmentally-friendly" permanent plastic oil filter housing and because of the large panel that must be removed in order to access the underside of the engine. Replies to this message: maltb (Jun 05, 2008 9:58 am) dclurker (Jun 07, 2008 3:48 am)
#166 of 226 Re: Warranty Repairs [dclurker] by maltb Jun 05, 2008 (9:58 am)
Replying to: dclurker (Jun 05, 2008 5:12 am) Why would the oil change be exclusive to a dealer?   Many people (and quick lube shops) have successfully changed their own Mazda3/Mazda5 oil or even converted to a standard, environmentally un-friendly cartridge. Replies to this message: dclurker (Jun 07, 2008 3:48 am)
#167 of 226 Oil Change by gschulz Jun 05, 2008 (5:42 pm)
Question for dclurker, I own a 2008 Mazda5 with 3600 miles, I have always changed my own oil and planned to do so with this one but it sounds like it is not a easy as my cars in the past. I am sure that I can remove the plastic pan on the bottom but I was not aware that it had a filter other than a standard one, can you fill me in on the filter and how to deal with it and can one get and install a standard filter easily or does it take special tools ect.? gschulz Replies to this message: dclurker (Jun 06, 2008 6:56 pm) gschulz (Jun 07, 2008 10:58 am) dclurker (Jun 07, 2008 3:05 pm)
#168 of 226 2nd M5 - '08 GT by gsupstate Jun 06, 2008 (4:04 pm)
Just picked up my 2nd Mazda5. Traded '06 Touring for an '08 Grand Touring. I feel like I got a good deal - GT with autodim mirror/compass/homelink & Sirius satellite radio for $22,500 out the door.   Has anyone else noticed this?: I really enjoyed driving my '06 Touring (5-spd Manal), and it was reasonably comfortable. But, my new GT with 5-spd Auto feels like a totally different (and much more expensive) vehicle! I almost feel like this is a vehicle Lexus would sell, if they made a 6-passenger, compact Euro-style people mover. It's quieter, smoother and feels more substantial. I'm beyond in love with my 2nd Mazda5!!
#169 of 226 Re: New Mazda5 [kivo] by gsupstate Jun 06, 2008 (4:14 pm)
Replying to: kivo (Apr 06, 2008 3:08 pm) On my '06 Touring, I had a sound that emanated from the passenger-side rear sliding door, but only when it was cold (under 40 degrees F). Once it warmed up, no noise.
#170 of 226 Re: Oil Change [gschulz] by dclurker Jun 06, 2008 (6:56 pm)
Replying to: gschulz (Jun 05, 2008 5:42 pm) I refer you to this gentleman's website. He's talking about a Mazda3, but it's the same 2.3 engine that's in the 5. (I hope the link works)   http://robert.aitchison.org/tiki-page.php?pageName=Mazda3+DIY+Oil+Change Replies to this message: gschulz (Jun 07, 2008 10:58 am) dclurker (Jun 07, 2008 3:05 pm)
#171 of 226 Re: Warranty Repairs [maltb] by dclurker Jun 07, 2008 (3:48 am)
Replying to: maltb (Jun 05, 2008 9:58 am) Personally, I would never take a car with a non-standard oil filter to a quick lube shop. Too easy for something to go wrong. IMO, you should either take the time and change the oil yourself (I do) or take the car to a dealer. Yes, you can go to the trouble of converting to a standard filter, but I wonder if doing so wouldn't void the warranty.
#172 of 226 Re: Oil Change [dclurker] by gschulz Jun 07, 2008 (10:58 am)
Replying to: dclurker (Jun 06, 2008 6:56 pm) dclurker, Thanks for the important info. already ordered a filter replacement & O-rings on line paid shipping that way but it will come to my house saves time which is at a premium right now. I have never gone to a Quick-Lube shop and don't intend to start now, always have changed my own that way I know what is going on. Replies to this message: dclurker (Jun 07, 2008 3:05 pm)
#173 of 226 Re: Oil Change [gschulz] by dclurker Jun 07, 2008 (3:05 pm)
Replying to: gschulz (Jun 07, 2008 10:58 am) No problem. I prefer changing my own oil, too. I was a little anxious the first time I did it on my Mazda5, but as long as you torque the filter housing properly you shouldn't have a problem. I've read a few horror stories online where the housing was over-tightened and the plastic cracked causing subsequent oil leakage. I still prefer the old spin-on filters, but that's progress I guess. Good luck!

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