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I have a 2010 Mazda3, automatic transmission, with 17k miles on it. Couple weeks ago I had the oil changed and tires rotated, and the tech said that the transmission fluid was dark brown and needs replaced. I have also noticed that the car seems more sluggish and is taking longer to switch...

Alright. In my 03 Mazda Protege5, synthetic has always been used up until the last oil change, where conventional oil was used(due to lack of funds for more expensive oil). I'm about to hit the 3000mile mark(since last change) with conventional(I know it's bad to go over with conventional). I...

...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...

Sold my 2008 'Speed3 a few weeks ago. I just need to clear out some leftover parts. Cobb SF Intake - 40k miles (***SOLD***): Has a rub mark on the bottom and a little surface rust on the bracket. Comes with the Cobb license plate frame that I never used. OEM Filter Housing - 1k miles (Make...

I would like to change my tranny oil. What's the best oil? Synthetic or reg? How hard is it to do? I can't find easy instructions.. Any good to know tips? All help appreciated, car is ms6 btw :)

Hey Guys, so this is my first oil change on this car, and im having trouble finding the oil filter on the car, i've searched up the location of it but, all it ever brings back is , "above the drain plug and to the side" but i reach up and fiddle around, and cant find it. anyone got any info or...

is leaking oil... for reference this is the sensor a few inches above the oil filter on the back of the block. I see a bit of oil drip on the black cable that connects to the silver bolt. there is also some black goopy stuff on it. can i just take this sensor out and fix the leak then put it...

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

Trying to replace the o-rings. The unit sits on a pedestal that is attached to the block. there are 2(two) 10 mm nuts underneath. Not easy to get to but I was able to get them loose. Then at the back, in very close proximaty to the firewall there is an oil line. I can not get this loose...

Can't seem to find the oil pressure switch on the mazda tribute 2001,thought it would be the motor oil opening but nope,then i thought by the oil filter but nope,now im thinking maybe on the oil pump but i really don't have a clue...help me

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...

Hello every body, i just drooped my engine back in and i was hand cranking the engine to prime the oil system, after this didnt work i was attempting to do it with the starter but it just will not prime the engine, i have a fsde with ze internals, does any one have any ideas what to do?(eek) i...

I've noticed some happy people who have added the Mazda OEM oil filter conversion kit so that they can use a spin-on filter with their MS3, but several parts places have told me the kit cannot be used with the 2.3L with turbo because the turbo engine has an oil cooler connected to the upper...

Best Oil Filter? What do you think the best is? When I say best, I mean a balance of filtration capability combined with high flow capability. Ones like the Baldwin-Hastings (whom make Amsoil filters) are kings of filtration but I have heard they stop flow and to just use a cheapie. Also, what...

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...

Mazda 6 - Life threatening engine over-run. DPF? Hey all, I hope everyone is well and 2010 is progressing well for you all... I am based in London and have a Mazda 6 2nd gen 2.0d SL. Right, where to start. You may have seen a similar post on here before about my engine over accelerating on...

I used Shell Rotella Heavy Duty 5w40 synthetic base motor oil in my 03p5. I notice on the side of the bottle it says that it meets service designation SM but the owner's manual designates SG, SH, SJ, SL or ILSAC. It looks like the oil is made for industrial applications. Should I get it out...

Hi everyone, I have a 2003 protege 5 with the stock 2.0 and during the summer with the recommended 5w-20 it would crank a lot to start so I switch to 5w30 mobil one synthetic, and now when it's -20'C it cranks for 3-4 seconds before starting, and I was wondering if 0w-40 Synthetic would help the...

So my girlfriend and I are heading down to vegas in August, which will be around a 5000 km round trip. We are taking my P5 with 140,000 km on it, and it has not been behaving lately. Every time I start it in the morning, it puffs out a dense cloud of black smoke. It seems worse on cold...