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Self Servicing.
Ok so my extra (between logbook) services are costing more than they need to so i'm gonna get back into doing basic servicing at home like I have for my other cars. Any fool can drop the oil & replace a filter, I don't need to spend $250 on getting it done. That way I can keep the logbook servicing going as per the schedule but still replace the oil in between.
A few questions:
Oil Filters, type, size, recommended brands? Does this really matter as long as you get one that fits?
Replacement Sump Plug Washer - Where to get these from?
Oil - How much does the Gen II take? Is 5L enough?
Brake Fluid - Penrite SIN, i've started doing this myself already.
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Oil filter - stay with the Mazda cartridge style. Generic Ryco replacements work fine.
Replacement Sump Plug Washer - should be able to grab these at Super Cheap etc
Oil - Gen 1 is 5.7 litres, Gen 2 should be the same-ish. Check the back of the owners manual for the fluid capacities.
Brakes - yeah, you're sorted there.
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Cool, so a 5L + 1L bottle will do it.
Are our filter/sump plug the same as a regular Mazda3?
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A quick look at the Ryco site shows that the BL MPS appears to be a screw type oil filter, not cartridge type oil filter like the BK. And it does appear to be the same oil filter as the SP25 (edit: and the 2.0L also). The plug will be the same, yeah. 19mm bolt.
Scroll down at this link to see the BL applications.
Search for oil, fuel or air filters by application : Air Filters, Oil Filters and Fuel Filters :: Ryco Filters :: Automotive Filters Australia
For oil I used to grab a 6L bottle of this:
Nulon Hi-Tech Fast Flowing Synthetic Engine Oil - 10W-40, 6 Litre - Supercheap Auto Australia
Hope that helps 
Last edited by TD; 03-01-2012 at 02:11 PM.
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Awesome, big help thanks =)
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Exactly what I do reedy,
Get a genuine filter and sump plug washer from Mazda. If anything was to happen for warranty you want a Mazda filter on there. May as well get a couple of both while your there. And yep 5.7L of oil. I have a 20L in my garage for between service changes.
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the mazda filters are quite inexpensive so i would agree with Cton.
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How much does a genuine filter set you back? Do you just walk into your nearest service centre and they'll sell you one? Sounds like a goer.
You do anything special with your waste oil?
Last edited by Reedy; 03-01-2012 at 02:42 PM.
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Yep any dealer that has a spare parts section. I think low $20 for filter and plug. I'd bet money that's what tunehouse even puts on it. They need to use genuine parts for cars under warranty.
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mine was like $16 from memory at the Mcgrath Parts and Accessories Centre in Moorebank
they sell anything and everything, Bolt, nuts, touch up paint.
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The dealer I bought my car from is just around the corner from work. I might drop by on my way home.
---------- Post added at 04:50 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:51 PM ----------
Done. Just picked up an oil filter + sump plug on the way home. Cost $21.
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Damn...Fast and Easy eh.
BTW wot color is the oil filter?
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Another often forgotten thing to do.
Wipe a bit of clean oil over the rubber o-rings.
Stops them from potentially breaking when tightening the filter.
And make sure the old o-rings come off.
I know it seems obvious but you'll be surprised how often it happens.
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Heh, oiling the o-ring is printed on the side of filter itself.
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how do you guys dispose of the oil, thats the only thing im worried about.. how often are you dropping the oil ? every 5k ?
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Bottle it up in the just emptied bottle and take it to the tip, most places have a spot where you can drop oil off for recycling.
Not sure if you're supposed to just chuck it in the bin wiht the rest of your household rubbish....
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My oil ends up along the fence line, makes a good weed/grass killer.
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Apparently the oil that Mazda uses is some bullshit unique 5W-40 blend developed with Castrol. Available from Mazda spare parts like the oil filter was.
Alternatively Castrol Edge 5W-30 or 0W-40 are the other recommended ones.
According to Castrol:
Edge 5W-30 = For Tuned 4 Cylinder Engines
Edge 5W-40 = For Performance Vehicles
Edge 0W-40 = Prestige and High Performance Engines
Marketing mumbo jumbo aside, it costs about $100 for 6L of the stuff so it better be ****en good! My local store didn't have any 5W-40 in stock yesterday so i'll hunt around for some of that.
Having a good read of this article that explains what the fk it all means.
Motor Oil Viscosity Grades Explained in Layman's Terms
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Depends on the dealer as to what they use, mine used to just get their generic 10w40 oil...
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