oil change=PITA

[MikeHTally]

Best plan is to buy from a dealer that gives you 3 years of free oil changes.

And they're worth what they cost. Rest assured, they ain't "free".

 

[Bonafide_Spd3]

where did yall get all the parts to change the oil at? autozone? And what kind of oil filter was it. The how to section didn't give me these answers. I don't feel like going to the dealership for the oil filter either. They are idiots

 

[08cosmic3]

http://www.mazdaparts.org/genuine-mazda-oilfilter.html

I bought this package deal. It comes with the proper wrench which is very important whem removing the PLASTIC canister. It seems like a better deal than it is because shipping is high. It's still a much better deal than buying them one at a time from an auto parts store or the dealership. Also I purchased 5 drain plug washers from them as well. I replace the drain washer everytime, some owners don't.

I will never let any dealership work on my car unless it is warranty work. I care more about my car than anyone else and with all the how-to's and advise on the forums I can teach myself to do alot of my own work.

 

[Nliiitend1]

There is also a Motorcraft oil filter cartridge that is made for our engine. You can look it up in the big filter reference catalogs at the auto parts store. I usually buy my oil at a "big-box" store or an auto parts store, whichever is cheaper for 5W30 Penzoil Platinum at the time I'm buying. I replace the crush washer every time as well. I just bought a handful from the parts counter at a Mazda dealer...