Comments on: How To Change the Oil in a Mazda 3 (2.3 and 2.0 Models) http://mazda3revolution.com/how-to-guides/how-to-change-oil-mazda-3-23-20/ Everything Mazda3 and then some! Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:48:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: Changing oil on 07 fusion I4 - Ford Forums http://mazda3revolution.com/how-to-guides/how-to-change-oil-mazda-3-23-20/comment-page-1/#comment-284 Changing oil on 07 fusion I4 - Ford Forums Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:29:50 +0000 http://mazda3revolution.com/?p=836#comment-284 [...] Nothing wrong with Wix filters either. That engine uses a cartridge filter, not a spin on. This pictorial is for a Mazda3, but the 2.3L engine is pretty much identical to the one in you Fusion. Skip the section on the 2.0L [...] [...] Nothing wrong with Wix filters either. That engine uses a cartridge filter, not a spin on. This pictorial is for a Mazda3, but the 2.3L engine is pretty much identical to the one in you Fusion. Skip the section on the 2.0L [...]

]]> By: Axelaspeed http://mazda3revolution.com/how-to-guides/how-to-change-oil-mazda-3-23-20/comment-page-1/#comment-193 Axelaspeed Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:31:23 +0000 http://mazda3revolution.com/?p=836#comment-193 The only downside from not putting your undercarriage is: Debree could fly up there and damage something. Driving in winter weather or near the beach, may cause corrosion. its just there to protect underneath the car. its totally up to you if you dont want it on. I have bee driving without mine for awhile no issues. but i'd like to put i back on as soon as i get a new one, mine ripped off one day due to rusted bolts and missin ones from when the dealer changed the oil. The only downside from not putting your undercarriage is: Debree could fly up there and damage something. Driving in winter weather or near the beach, may cause corrosion. its just there to protect underneath the car. its totally up to you if you dont want it on. I have bee driving without mine for awhile no issues. but i’d like to put i back on as soon as i get a new one, mine ripped off one day due to rusted bolts and missin ones from when the dealer changed the oil.

]]> By: eddie http://mazda3revolution.com/how-to-guides/how-to-change-oil-mazda-3-23-20/comment-page-1/#comment-169 eddie Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:02:08 +0000 http://mazda3revolution.com/?p=836#comment-169 Nice guide. A bit more comprehensive than what I do, I've streamlined the process in the 2+ years I've owned my 2006 3S GT. My quick and dirty method: No jacks or jack stands. A couple of Wal-mart drive up ramps, e-brake, leave it in 1st gear. Unsafe, maybe, but I don't climb under the car. I can reach the drain plug and filter housing without putting my body under the car. No need to remove the engine cover. Use a funnel to prevent spillage. No need to drop the skid plate completely either. . I remove the nearest 4 10mm bolts and let the cover hang halfway off. You may splash a little oil on it when you remove the filter housing but a quick wipe with a rag takes care of that. I also do not remove the filter housing drain plug. I put a pan under it to catch any spillage. I only change the big o-ring every other time, too. I did buy the Mazda wrench for the filter housing. You do not want to strip that. Total time for the oil change is about 15 minutes. <a href="http://www.autopart.com/tools/TOOLSMAIN/tool/T_A251.htm " target="_blank">http://www.autopart.com/tools/TOOLSMAIN/tool/T_A2...</a> Nice guide. A bit more comprehensive than what I do, I've streamlined the process in the 2+ years I've owned my 2006 3S GT. My quick and dirty method: No jacks or jack stands. A couple of Wal-mart drive up ramps, e-brake, leave it in 1st gear. Unsafe, maybe, but I don't climb under the car. I can reach the drain plug and filter housing without putting my body under the car. No need to remove the engine cover. Use a funnel to prevent spillage. No need to drop the skid plate completely either. . I remove the nearest 4 10mm bolts and let the cover hang halfway off. You may splash a little oil on it when you remove the filter housing but a quick wipe with a rag takes care of that. I also do not remove the filter housing drain plug. I put a pan under it to catch any spillage. I only change the big o-ring every other time, too. I did buy the Mazda wrench for the filter housing. You do not want to strip that.

Total time for the oil change is about 15 minutes.

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]]> By: Palmer http://mazda3revolution.com/how-to-guides/how-to-change-oil-mazda-3-23-20/comment-page-1/#comment-156 Palmer Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:08:50 +0000 http://mazda3revolution.com/?p=836#comment-156 Is there any downside to NOT replacing the plastic undercarriage cover? Seems like it is a problem every time the oil is changed Is there any downside to NOT replacing the plastic undercarriage cover? Seems like it is a problem every time the oil is changed

]]> By: Elbi http://mazda3revolution.com/how-to-guides/how-to-change-oil-mazda-3-23-20/comment-page-1/#comment-108 Elbi Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:07:42 +0000 http://mazda3revolution.com/?p=836#comment-108 Also if you are in a hot weather like I am (Puerto Rico) you should go with 5W30 instead of the 5W20 that Mazda recommends. Also if you are in a hot weather like I am (Puerto Rico) you should go with 5W30 instead of the 5W20 that Mazda recommends.

]]> By: DeuxEx3 http://mazda3revolution.com/how-to-guides/how-to-change-oil-mazda-3-23-20/comment-page-1/#comment-91 DeuxEx3 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:55:26 +0000 http://mazda3revolution.com/?p=836#comment-91 <strong><em>Joe -</strong></em> They are 10 mm. Joe - They are 10 mm.

]]> By: Joe http://mazda3revolution.com/how-to-guides/how-to-change-oil-mazda-3-23-20/comment-page-1/#comment-90 Joe Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:15:09 +0000 http://mazda3revolution.com/?p=836#comment-90 Does anyone know the size of the 7 nuts underneath? Does anyone know the size of the 7 nuts underneath?

]]> By: rdspeed3 http://mazda3revolution.com/how-to-guides/how-to-change-oil-mazda-3-23-20/comment-page-1/#comment-85 rdspeed3 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:51:54 +0000 http://mazda3revolution.com/?p=836#comment-85 i can't believe they forgot the part where you check the oil on level ground after running the engine for 1 minute. you'll probably need to add another .5L or so. and if you have a speed3 its 5W-30 not 5W20. i can’t believe they forgot the part where you check the oil on level ground after running the engine for 1 minute. you’ll probably need to add another .5L or so. and if you have a speed3 its 5W-30 not 5W20.

]]> By: axelaspeed http://mazda3revolution.com/how-to-guides/how-to-change-oil-mazda-3-23-20/comment-page-1/#comment-83 axelaspeed Tue, 04 Nov 2008 23:28:51 +0000 http://mazda3revolution.com/?p=836#comment-83 The filter itself at the dealer is like $6-7 dollars, oil cost me about 24 dollars, because I am using high mileage. Oil cost is different depending on what your using. I spend about 30 bucks for everything. The filter itself at the dealer is like $6-7 dollars, oil cost me about 24 dollars, because I am using high mileage. Oil cost is different depending on what your using. I spend about 30 bucks for everything.

]]> By: David http://mazda3revolution.com/how-to-guides/how-to-change-oil-mazda-3-23-20/comment-page-1/#comment-82 David Tue, 04 Nov 2008 23:18:04 +0000 http://mazda3revolution.com/?p=836#comment-82 In Canada the filter is about $11- $13 depending on which retailer you go to. Oil depends on if you go with synthetic, semi-synthetic or regular motor oil. In Canada the filter is about $11- $13 depending on which retailer you go to. Oil depends on if you go with synthetic, semi-synthetic or regular motor oil.

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