2014 Mazda 3

[JohnM]

Genuine. It's not much from the dealership.

That's what I plan to do. Stock up on genuine filters then have my oil changed at Shell. I don't trust the Vic filters they use for their oil changes.

[travajante]

That's what I plan to do. Stock up on genuine filters then have my oil changed at Shell. I don't trust the Vic filters they use for their oil changes.

I can't find Helix 5w-30 in Shell stations around us. Any luck on your end?

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[JohnM]

I can't find Helix 5w-30 in Shell stations around us. Any luck on your end?

Nada. 5w30 is available on Shell's Lazada store though. I sent them a message asking for its availability in their oil change stations. Will update as soon as I get a reply.

[jojopad]

Nada. 5w30 is available on Lazada though.

Same at my area, only Helix 10W is available.

So someone might have hoarded these 5w30 and selling these online? [emoji15]

[travajante]

Same at my area, only Helix 10W is available.

So someone might have hoarded these 5w30 and selling these online? [emoji15]

Dealerships get em in drums.

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[JohnM]

Same at my area, only Helix 10W is available.

So someone might have hoarded these 5w30 and selling these online? [emoji15]

Pilipinas Shell sells them on their official Lazada store. There might not be a big enough demand to justify keeping it stocked in all their shops.

[travajante]

Pilipinas Shell sells them on their official Lazada store. There might not be a big enough demand to justify keeping it stocked in all their shops.

Hmmmm, a lot of new cars specify 5w-30 FS.

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[JohnM]

Hmmmm, a lot of new cars specify 5w-30 FS.

Tropical country daw kasi tayo kaya dapat 40 wink wink nudge nudge

https://www.lazada.com.ph/shop/pilip...134e4b16k7yiXJ

[jojopad]

How about Motul or Liqui Moly? Are these brands ok too and significantly better than Shell's?

[JohnM]

How about Motul or Liqui Moly? Are these brands ok too and significantly better than Shell's?

If they meet or exceed the minimum rating required by Mazda then they should be ok.

[jojopad]

If they meet or exceed the minimum rating required by Mazda then they should be ok.

Thanks, I will need to research more on this.

I asked about these oil brands because I'm considering on having the old cars serviced for an oil change at this shop which is selling both motul and liqui moly. They also sell Mag1 Euro synthetic. The shop seems to be of good reputation. They also offer some promos:

PowerTORQ Motorworks Quezon City - Automotive Repair Shop - Quezon City, Philippines - 399 Photos | Facebook

After yojin I might consider this shop for the M3.

If 5W-30 is not available, is it safe to use 5W-40? How about 10W?

[JohnM]

Thanks, I will need to research more on this.

I asked about these oil brands because I'm considering on having the old cars serviced for an oil change at this shop which is selling both motul and liqui moly. They also sell Mag1 Euro synthetic. The shop seems to be of good reputation. They also offer some promos:

PowerTORQ Motorworks Quezon City - Automotive Repair Shop - Quezon City, Philippines - 399 Photos | Facebook

After yojin I might consider this shop for the M3.

If 5W-30 is not available, is it safe to use 5W-40? How about 10W?

I would stay with 5w30. There's a reason why it's required by the manufacturer.

If it's not available at PowerTorq maybe you can request them to order for you or ask if you can bring in your own oil and just pay for labor.

I haven't had the chance to look for other shops in our area. Yojin3 spoiled me for 3 years.

Our cars previous to the 3 were all shadetree maintained.

[jojopad]

I would stay with 5w30. There's a reason why it's required by the manufacturer.

If it's not available at PowerTorq maybe you can request them to order for you or ask if you can bring in your own oil and just pay for labor.

I haven't had the chance to look for other shops in our area. Yojin3 spoiled me for 3 years.

Our cars previous to the 3 were all shadetree maintained.

Looks like you have found a trustworthy mazda casa [emoji108]

My 1st pms experience with this mazda casa where I bought my M3 was somewhat unsatisfactory. A simple pms routine took at least 2.5 hours to complete! Hidden camera inside the car recorded the oil change only took 15 mins. All those supposedly maintenance checkup items like bolt tightening weren't really done. Only the oil change and battery check were done. Hopefully this other mazda casa where I plan to have the 2nd pms done will provide a better service.

[sparcom2]

I can't find Helix 5w-30 in Shell stations around us. Any luck on your end?

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Shell helix 5w30 is available at shell gas station near my house, it cost 3,400 pesos for 4L galon. Very expensive, I’d rather buy Royal Purple HPS 5w30 for only 550 per quart.

[JohnM]

Looks like you have found a trustworthy mazda casa [emoji108]

Wasn't all that good but their location was convenient for me. I was also able to observe the maintenance bay from the service counter area so that counted for something.

I learned to take the earliest available appointment. If you come in around lunch time prepare for a long wait.

[travajante]

Shell helix 5w30 is available at shell gas station near my house, it cost 3,400 pesos for 4L galon. Very expensive, I’d rather buy Royal Purple HPS 5w30 for only 550 per quart.

Just make sure it's API Group IV, not Group III synthetic. EuroFS oils can't call the latter synthetic oils.
Are all Synthetic Oil Groups the Same? Group III vs IV vs V - AMSOIL Blog

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[jojopad]

Wasn't all that good but their location was convenient for me. I was also able to observe the maintenance bay from the service counter area so that counted for something.

I learned to take the earliest available appointment. If you come in around lunch time prepare for a long wait.

The pms was scheduled weeks before the appointed date. Arrived 30 mins early. Car was placed inside the service bay on time. Not much activity going around the service bay for an hour. Mechanic did the oil change for 15 mins. Car was sitting at the service bay for another hour. Service personnel told me after 2.5 hours that car is ready.

I even told the service personnel that they don't need to do the tire rotation and car washing. I even placed a big printed note at the windshield. Hidden camera captured that the mechanic supervisor read the note, he wasn't aware of these requests. He then said "wala na pa lang gagawin dito eh so bakit pa nandito ito".

[sparcom2]

Just make sure it's API Group IV, not Group III synthetic. EuroFS oils can't call the latter synthetic oils.
Are all Synthetic Oil Groups the Same? Group III vs IV vs V - AMSOIL Blog

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Royal Purple HPS is Group 4.

[jojopad]

Royal Purple HPS is Group 4.

Sir where can we buy this oil? (speedyfix?)

I read somewhere that royal plus hps and shell helix ultra can be changed every 15T km per year. That seems very long compared to the recommended oil change interval of skyactiv engines.

[JohnM]

Sir where can we buy this oil? (speedyfix?)

I read somewhere that royal plus hps and shell helix ultra can be changed every 15T km per year. That seems very long compared to the recommended oil change interval of skyactiv engines.

Speedyfix in San Juan is the more popular Royal Purple distributor.

Does Baldwin already have a Skyactiv-compatible oil filter? Their filters have a bigger capacity than OEM and should be able to support extend oil change intervals.