oil change

I posted this in another thread, but will create a new one since I need to decide what to do. Background - 9/28/2018 - 1st oil change at around 3k miles. Put the car on homemade ramps and drained the oil overnight since removing the filter with a band wrench took to long and I decided to fill...

We all know that the best way to change your oil is to do it yourself, no question. But some people can't, for whatever reason. So if you don't have an independent mechanic who works on your car, or you can't deal with scheduling with one of them... What's the better alternative: Dealer or...

Hi all - long time browser, first time poster. :) I've got a Diesel 2014 CX-5 with 88,000kms (Australia) and got the low oil light (the little red oil can), despite there being plenty of oil in the thing. OBD2 shows error DTC P253F:00 which is all about "Oil malfunction". Suspect the last oil...

Got a big question.... So its about time I make the Oil Change on my car, although not sure what oil to use... I bought: Liquimoly 2208 0W-20 Special Tec AA Motor Oil Currently it has a Dealer Synthetic Oil and 9,500 miles (15,000km) with this particular oil... its about time to change it but...

I have a 2016 CX 9 that I got in Dec. It was driven b y the dealer so it had 1800 miles on it. It performed great and I took it in for the 4000 first oil and inspection. The maint due warning came on, nice feature. I took it in but when they put the computer on it, it said I was at 6988 instead...

First off, to those of you out there not changing/checking your oil very frequently - start doing so now! These engines are being made way too thin/lightweight to improve gas mileage and as a result are going through oil at higher than "normal" (for most cars) rates. Mazda won't tell you this...

Short video showing some of the fun moments during a Mazda 5 oil change. Not all Mazda 5's use the canister filter so you should double check what type of oil filter your car uses.

I just got my oil changed for the first time after buying a used 2012 Mazda 5. It is at 60k miles and I am not sure when the oil was changed last so I just went ahead and got it done. My mechnic said It would be easy to reset the maintenance light so that it would remind me for the next oil...

Did my first oil change and made a video. Hope this helps! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYKTCzyIm3M

Hi folks, Yesterday I changed the oil on my 2011 CX-9 GT AWD. I filled 5.5 QT yesterday and this morning I checked the level and found the level was at the min mark on the stick. So I kept filling and checking and ended up filling a bit more than 6 QT, the level is now right at the middle...

...and any other maintenance that you feel you can handle. I just had to share this as I was a bit shocked when I changed my oil today. 5000 miles on full synthetic. The plastic cap seemed a bit tight to me and when I removed the filter, voila, the unit appeared to be crushed. Last oil change...

I apologize if this EXACT thread is open but i have looked, a lot. Some History. I own a 2004 Mazda 3HB manual touring with 120xxx. I purchased it like so becuase it is in beautiful yellow condition, rare with one owner fully loaded. It uses regular oil, 87 octane. Dilema. I live in Boston and...

Yo yo, i have a 2002 protege5 with just over 200K what kind of engine oil would you recommend? Cheers, Dylan

Hello, Is there a thread (with pictures) showing an oil change on a CX-9 (2010)? About to perform my very first oil change. I plan on using a Motorcraft FL400S filter and Motorcraft 5W-20 Synthetic Blend. - What size wrench will I need for the oil drain plug? - Is there a crush washer on the...

My fianc has a 2004 Volvo S60 which she has always taken to Valvoline or Jiffy Lube for oil changes, with predictable results: the drain plug (17mm) is rounded off and way to tight. I bought the stuff to do an oil change, but cannot get the plug off. Barring better advice from here, my new...