2014 Mazda 3

**RedlineJunkie** · June 20th, 2019 10:16 PM

Originally Posted by civicguy

how is the mazda 3 1.5 when it comes to long drive? lets say from manila to baguio. Is it fun to drive? and how well does the mazda handle curve road

A joy to drive. No problem going up to Baguio. The 3 loves to carve corners.

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**travajante** · June 20th, 2019 10:20 PM

Originally Posted by RedlineJunkie

A joy to drive. No problem going up to Baguio. The 3 loves to carve corners.

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Its natural habitat.[emoji4][emoji106]

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**jojopad** · June 26th, 2019 11:03 AM

Is changing the ATF really needed for our skyactivs? I was informed by the service manager at the casa that the ATF change is not really done but some owners do change their ATF.

For those who have changed their ATF, what's the km interval?

**travajante** · June 26th, 2019 12:32 PM

Originally Posted by jojopad

Is changing the ATF really needed for our skyactivs? I was informed by the service manager at the casa that the ATF change is not really done but some owners do change their ATF.

For those who have changed their ATF, what's the km interval?

I know of some who did it upon clocking 100k. I'd do it proctively earlier & include the filter. Strictly use Mazda FZ ATF. That means no dialysis.[emoji4]

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**ragdoll711** · June 26th, 2019 10:10 PM

After owning my M3 1.5 for 3+ yrs, I'm finally taking a plunge and upgrading from 16s to 18s. I have selected Rota Roku Gunmetal (lighter wheels) and a Potenza re003 235/40r18. Getting it from APP autowheels...
Have no plans (yet) of lowering as the roads in my subd has humps on every street.
Primary reason is for better maneuvering corners and secondary na lang looks. I'm hoping I made the right tire size selection....

**travajante** · June 26th, 2019 10:16 PM

Originally Posted by ragdoll711

After owning my M3 1.5 for 3+ yrs, I'm finally taking a plunge and upgrading from 16s to 18s. I have selected Rota Roku Gunmetal (lighter wheels) and a Potenza re003 235/40r18. Getting it from APP autowheels...
Have no plans (yet) of lowering as the roads in my subd has humps on every street.
Primary reason is for better maneuvering corners and secondary na lang looks. I'm hoping I made the right tire size selection....

Grats!!! What's the Roku wheel width, sir?

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**ragdoll711** · June 26th, 2019 10:17 PM

Originally Posted by jojopad

Is changing the ATF really needed for our skyactivs? I was informed by the service manager at the casa that the ATF change is not really done but some owners do change their ATF.

For those who have changed their ATF, what's the km interval?

Plan ko magchange ATF when my M3 reaches 60k~ kms... Better safe than sorry... And advise ng Mazda Tech ko is to use Mazda ATF. Dont use daw yung mga mercon... it's not meant for skyactiv.

**ragdoll711** · June 26th, 2019 10:18 PM

Originally Posted by travajante

Grats!!! What's the Roku wheel width, sir?

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18 x 8.5 pcd 5x114

Any advise for me, chief Travs?

**jojopad** · June 26th, 2019 10:29 PM

Originally Posted by ragdoll711

Plan ko magchange ATF when my M3 reaches 60k~ kms... Better safe than sorry... And advise ng Mazda Tech ko is to use Mazda ATF. Dont use daw yung mga mercon... it's not meant for skyactiv.

For older cars with the conventional 4 speed automatic transmission, 40T km is usually the recommended ATF replacement interval. 60T km seems to be good enough for the modern skyactiv tranny.

**travajante** · June 26th, 2019 10:32 PM

Originally Posted by ragdoll711

After owning my M3 1.5 for 3+ yrs, I'm finally taking a plunge and upgrading from 16s to 18s. I have selected Rota Roku Gunmetal (lighter wheels) and a Potenza re003 235/40r18. Getting it from APP autowheels...
Have no plans (yet) of lowering as the roads in my subd has humps on every street.
Primary reason is for better maneuvering corners and secondary na lang looks. I'm hoping I made the right tire size selection....

Originally Posted by ragdoll711

18 x 8.5 pcd 5x114

Any advise for me, chief Travs?

Stock 215/45/18 sidewall is 96.75mm
235/40/18 sidewall is 94mm. 3mm shorter. Harsher...& you lost 1.5mm of ground clearance & gained same of wheel gap.
245/40/18, however, will yield you 98mm sidewall ht....1mm higher than stock 18s![emoji106]
Go 245/40/18s & have APP roll your rear fenders as 245 on 8.5/et45 can slightly rub on full load & sudden dips. Ask Phil, he has done this to a few out there.[emoji4][emoji106]

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