2014 Mazda 3

**buchieboy** · July 6th, 2019 10:27 PM

hello sirs- planning to get a 2017 mazda 3 2.0R- 40th km check was done under yohjin 3 last Aug 2018 but the owner did not use it much and missed the last yohjin 3 service this Jan 2019. to date car has logged 42th km. some clarifications that might impact purchase decision:

1.) is the car still covered by the 3 year warranty period?

2.) can i still use the yohjin 3 coupons for the free service despite missing the jan 2019 service schedule?

3.) car is using 1sm motolite normal battery now, will this damage the car? if i just change it to the casa efb battery then would it be ok or is the warranty voided when they see a different battery installed?

appreciate the help, thanks!

**StockEngine** · July 6th, 2019 10:29 PM

Originally Posted by buchieboy

hello sirs- planning to get a 2017 mazda 3 2.0R- 40th km check was done under yohjin 3 last Aug 2018 but the owner did not use it much and missed the last yohjin 3 service this Jan 2019. to date car has logged 42th km. some clarifications that might impact purchase decision:

1.) is the car still covered by the 3 year warranty period?

2.) can i still use the yohjin 3 coupons for the free service despite missing the jan 2019 service schedule?

3.) car is using 1sm motolite normal battery now, will this damage the car? if i just change it to the casa efb battery then would it be ok or is the warranty voided when they see a different battery installed?

appreciate the help, thanks!

dont worry about the the warranty. no car has self destructed after the warranty lapsed.

**buchieboy** · July 6th, 2019 10:33 PM

Originally Posted by StockEngine

dont worry about the the warranty. no car has self destructed after the warranty lapsed.

thanks- worried that they might not cover any parts that needs to be replaced

**StockEngine** · July 6th, 2019 10:42 PM

Originally Posted by buchieboy

thanks- worried that they might not cover any parts that needs to be replaced

lower arm bushing for every fwd will eventually fail... just prep for that

**travajante** · July 6th, 2019 10:47 PM

Originally Posted by buchieboy

thanks- worried that they might not cover any parts that needs to be replaced

Don't worry, the car just forfeited the lapsed coupon. The others left are still valid. The batt? As long as everything's functioning properly, a simple swap to the proper EFB or AGM Q85 batt will ease your batt life worries.
For warranty claims, they're usually assessed & validated by dealership service prior to approval. Again, if it's any consolation or assurance, the gen3 (BM/BN) is into its 6th year w/ no concerning issues.

Worry less & enjoy more. Happy motorin', sir![emoji4]

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**ragdoll711** · July 6th, 2019 10:48 PM

Originally Posted by travajante

Order the combo from the US, sir.

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Noted, sir travs.

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**buchieboy** · July 6th, 2019 10:49 PM

Originally Posted by StockEngine

lower arm bushing for every fwd will eventually fail... just prep for that

thanks for the heads up

how about the yohjin 3 coupons? will lapsed coupons still be usable? owners missed the service schedule for jan 2019

thanks

**buchieboy** · July 6th, 2019 10:50 PM

Originally Posted by travajante

Don't worry, the car just forfeited the lapsed coupon. The others left are still valid. For warranty claims, they're usually assessed & validated by dealership service prior to approval. Again, if it's any consolation or assurance, the gen3 has been around for 5years w/ no known major issues.
Worry less & enjoy more. Happy motorin', sir![emoji4]

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thanks sir!

**jojopad** · July 8th, 2019 08:21 PM

Scott Kilmer's take on the Mazda Skyactiv engine

"the problems with the mazda are... you gotta change the oil a lot"

The Truth About Mazdas - YouTube

**travajante** · July 8th, 2019 09:11 PM

Originally Posted by jojopad

Scott Kilmer's take on the Mazda Skyactiv engine

"the problems with the mazda are... you gotta change the oil a lot"

The Truth About Mazdas - YouTube

In part, B1[emoji16], Scotty made some sense there but could've better articulated the reasons that aren't limited to Skyactivs but ALL Direct Injected engines.
Oil specs & change interval play a big part in DI's known weakness...Carbon Buildup. To delay this & its effects, any Direct Injection engine would definitely benefit from shorter OCIs (hence the "change the oil a lot" comment[emoji4]) & using the right OE spec'd synthetic oil over mineral.
Who doesn't love Scotty?[emoji4] I just wish he'd hand-signal less & verbally express more.... than just "REV UP YOUR ENGINES"![emoji16]

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