2014 Mazda 3

**JohnM** · November 7th, 2018 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by sparcom2

The shell gas station near my house that sell helix 5w30 for 3,400 4L galon said the labor is free as long as you get the oil from them. They dont allow oil from customer (warranty purpose daw) but they do allow oil filter from customer. HTH

What area are you in? Last time I checked at the Valle Verde station across Mazda Pasig they didn't have it. They have a Hunter alignment machine though.

4.5 liters ata oil capacity natin. If so we need to buy one gallon and one quart.

**sparcom2** · November 7th, 2018 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by JohnM

What area are you in? Last time I checked at the Valle Verde station across Mazda Pasig they didn't have it. They have a Hunter alignment machine though.

4.5 liters ata oil capacity natin. If so we need to buy one gallon and one quart.

San Fernando Pampanga.

**travajante** · November 7th, 2018 02:32 PM

3.4K for oil alone? That's about the cost of oil & filter change at dealerships.

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**Egan101** · November 7th, 2018 03:02 PM

I use 5w30 FS oil for my rides and I get them for much less. I used to get the Motorcraft 5w30 FS oil for 400/L but priced increased to 450/L.

I have just used Zic X7 5w30 for my FXT and I get it for around 370/L. I might try the X9 next time, it's priced at 400/L.

**jojopad** · November 7th, 2018 03:09 PM

Originally Posted by Egan101

I use 5w30 FS oil for my rides and I get them for much less. I used to get the Motorcraft 5w30 FS oil for 400/L but priced increased to 450/L.

I have just used Zic X7 5w30 for my FXT and I get it for around 370/L. I might try the X9 next time, it's priced at 400/L.

Half the price of Shell Helix, that's a good deal. Sir, where do you buy these brands?

**JohnM** · November 7th, 2018 03:17 PM

Originally Posted by jojopad

Half the price of Shell Helix, that's a good deal. Sir, where do you buy these brands?

Look for Andy's Parts Depot on FB. Support a Tsikoteer

He was my Zic supplier before I got my 3. Thanks for bringing this up.

**travajante** · November 7th, 2018 03:20 PM

Originally Posted by Egan101

I use 5w30 FS oil for my rides and I get them for much less. I used to get the Motorcraft 5w30 FS oil for 400/L but priced increased to 450/L.

I have just used Zic X7 5w30 for my FXT and I get it for around 370/L. I might try the X9 next time, it's priced at 400/L.

Originally Posted by JohnM

Look for Andy's Parts Depot on FB. Support a Tsikoteer

He was my Zic supplier before I got my 3. Thanks for bringing this up.

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**agent_007** · November 7th, 2018 03:23 PM

Originally Posted by travajante

Genuine. It's not much from the dealership.

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How about engine and cabin air filters? Should I go genuine as well?

**sparcom2** · November 7th, 2018 03:29 PM

Originally Posted by travajante

3.4K for oil alone? That's about the cost of oil & filter change at dealerships.

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Yes, ridiculous right?

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**Egan101** · November 7th, 2018 03:35 PM

Originally Posted by jojopad

Half the price of Shell Helix, that's a good deal. Sir, where do you buy these brands?

I get the Motorcraft 5w30 FS oil from FordMaz and I would have kept using it if the price didn't increase.

I bought the Zic oil from a seller in QC (Magical Trading in OLX). They offer different viscosity of Zic oil, for gas or diesel engines. You can buy in 1L containers or a gallon (4L). I might try the 5w20 X7 for my Fiesta Ecoboost as it is the recommended viscosity for Ecoboost engines (5w30 is the alternate viscosity).