Archive for 'How-To Guides'
How To Change the Oil in a Mazda 3 (2.3 and 2.0 Models)
Posted on 04. Nov, 2008 by Axelaspeed.
Please Note: This guide is only for the Mazda 3 (2.0 and 2.3 models) sedans and hatchbacks. We will offer a Mazdaspeed 3 guide in the future.
Tools Used
10mm socket
17mm socket
Flat Head Tip
6mm Allen Key
Universal Oil Filter Wrench
Two (2) Jack Ramps
Two (2) Jack Stands
Two (2) Floor Jacks
Oil Container
Part Numbers for Oil Filters and [...]
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How to Replace a Drive Belt in a Mazda 3
Posted on 26. Sep, 2008 by Axelaspeed.
Replacing a drive belt in the Mazda 3 can be a bit of a pain so we’ve created this handy how-to guide to teach you how to change the drive belt in your Mazda 3. If you have any questions, leave a comment below or join our forums and let us know what you’re having [...]
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How To: Install a Shark Fin on a Mazda3
Posted on 31. Jul, 2008 by DeuxEx3.
When I bought my 2008.5 Mazda3 the first thing I noticed was the huge horse whip style antenna jumping off the roof of the car. I’m not much of an AM/FM radio aficionado and with optional satellite radio or an iPod in tow there isn’t a whole lot of reason to be but for important [...]
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How-To: Change Your Headliner and Pillar Covers
Posted on 07. May, 2008 by DeuxEx3.
The Mazda3 comes with a pretty sleek looking interior but sometimes it just doesn’t fit in with the rest of your car mods. Forum user naibukizuato83 has written up a how-to guide, complete with pictures and detailed instructions on how to swap your headliner and pillar coverings for a more stylish alternative.
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How-To: Install Stock Looking Navigation System
Posted on 28. Jan, 2008 by DeuxEx3.
This is a guest post by forum member NightRiderMZ3.
NightriderMZ3 has written an easy to follow guide to installing an aftermarket navigation system in the Mazda3 while keeping a stock OEM look.
The parts in the install include the following:
1) MAZDA JPN OEM RETRACTABLE NAVIGATION CONSOLE: http://www.japanparts.com/ Search for Part number: 143-110-003
(others may be interested in part [...]
