2014 Mazda 3

[travajante]

Timing!

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Skyactiv's stock header system is a proven match. Many who've tried ended up wanting stock back. Stay put & behave, good sir.[emoji16]


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[jut703]

Skyactiv's stock header system is a proven match. Many who've tried ended up wanting stock back. Stay put & behave, good sir.[emoji16]


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A lot of people are still stuck in the outdated thinking of aftermarket = better.



Even here in Tsikot I've seen people advise to change aftermarket intakes, headers, exhaust as if that would automatically offer an improvement vs stock.

The reality is that many OE parts are so efficient and well-mated to the rest of the engine that going aftermarket often results in a net downgrade (e.g. you might improve top-end slightly but serverely compromise low-end pull).

ECU tunes are the quickest way to get modest gains nowadays with a real impact on your entire powerband as verifiable by a dyno.

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[travajante]

A lot of people are still stuck in the outdated thinking of aftermarket = better.



Even here in Tsikot I've seen people advise to change aftermarket intakes, headers, exhaust as if that would automatically offer an improvement vs stock.

The reality is that many OE parts are so efficient and well-mated to the rest of the engine that going aftermarket often results in a net downgrade (e.g. you might improve top-end slightly but serverely compromise low-end pull).

ECU tunes are the quickest way to get modest gains nowadays with a real impact on your entire powerband as verifiable by a dyno.

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Amen, good sir![emoji120][emoji106]

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[StockEngine]

A lot of people are still stuck in the outdated thinking of aftermarket = better.



Even here in Tsikot I've seen people advise to change aftermarket intakes, headers, exhaust as if that would automatically offer an improvement vs stock.

The reality is that many OE parts are so efficient and well-mated to the rest of the engine that going aftermarket often results in a net downgrade (e.g. you might improve top-end slightly but serverely compromise low-end pull).

ECU tunes are the quickest way to get modest gains nowadays with a real impact on your entire powerband as verifiable by a dyno.

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being stock will maintain its warranty and keep the vehicle in tiptop shape. reliability will be at its best... but then again some think thicker viscosity is still best...

[travajante]

being stock will maintain its warranty and keep the vehicle in tiptop shape. reliability will be at its best... but then again some think thicker viscosity is still best...

From tests, Sky has shown to prefer stock intake, exhaust & 30weight in the tropics. Keeping warranty is the cherry on top.[emoji4]
OVT has the proven tweaks.

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[StockEngine]

From tests, Sky has shown to prefer stock intake, exhaust & 30weight in the tropics. Keeping warranty is the cherry on top.[emoji4]
OVT has the proven tweaks.

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i sense smarts on the oil weight.

[travajante]

i sense smarts on the oil weight.

Mazda was very thorough on this 1. Left nothing much to touch on the hardware side.

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[jojopad]

From tests, Sky has shown to prefer stock intake, exhaust & 30weight in the tropics. Keeping warranty is the cherry on top.[emoji4]
OVT has the proven tweaks.

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So it looks like the safest way for increasing hrdprs (even just a little bit) is to just swap the stock air filter with a K&N replacement filter (not the performance air intake)?

K&N 33-2478 Replacement Air Filter, Replacement Filters

[travajante]

So it looks like the safest way for increasing hrdprs (even just a little bit) is to just swap the stock air filter with a K&N replacement filter (not the performance air intake)?

K&N 33-2478 Replacement Air Filter, Replacement Filters

Yup & saves you in the long run. If you don't wanna risk CEL from over oiling that drop-in, AEM (now a K&N brand) has the dry flow washable version. This is for the 2.0 Sky:
AEM 28-248, AEM DryFlow Air Filter Factory Direct

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[jojopad]

Yup & saves you in the long run. If you don't wanna risk CEL from over oiling that drop-in, AEM (now a K&N brand) has the dry flow washable version. This is for the 2.0 Sky:
AEM 28-248, AEM DryFlow Air Filter Factory Direct

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Thanks sir for this info! [emoji106]

[polar01]

Yup & saves you in the long run. If you don't wanna risk CEL from over oiling that drop-in, AEM (now a K&N brand) has the dry flow washable version. This is for the 2.0 Sky:
AEM 28-248, AEM DryFlow Air Filter Factory Direct

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Sir Travs this wont fit for 1.5V HB?


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[travajante]

Sir Travs this wont fit for 1.5V HB?


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Nope. You'll have to get the K&N oiled drop-in.
K&N 33-538 Replacement Air Filter, Replacement Filters

AEM only has the short ram intake & the Cold Air Intake for the 1.5Sky here:
AEM Page Not Found

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[polar01]

Nope. You'll have to get the K&N oiled drop-in.
K&N 33-538 Replacement Air Filter, Replacement Filters

AEM only has the short ram intake & the Cold Air Intake for the 1.5Sky here:
AEM Page Not Found

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Thanks Travs sir.....will check on this


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[travajante]

Thanks Travs sir.....will check on this


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Anytime, sir!

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[Nelson de Leon]

How To Replace A Battery In A Mazda Key Fob Remote Control - YouTube

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[travajante]

How To Replace A Battery In A Mazda Key Fob Remote Control - YouTube

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Clean batt contacts while at it. I've had new batteries that acted dead due to poor contacts.

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[squall88]

Hello guys. I need your advice sana. Today is my last PMS (3rd year). That means my car is no longer under warranty
What do you think guys? They have offered me extended preventive maintenance service which includes free filter and oil, but this time I need to pay their service of 3300 pesos. Should I avail that or there's a better alternative to that??
Second, they highly suggest the service that they offering which is Decarbonized (or sounds like that) for 4400 pesos. Is it recommended to get that? (Actually I need to decide in an hour, sorry)

Lastly, ngayung wala na siya warranty, ano yung mga things na pwede ko na gawin sa car. I'm not enthusiast naman, but of course, little improvement would be nice :D.

Thanks in advance mga bros

[RedlineJunkie]

Hello guys. I need your advice sana. Today is my last PMS (3rd year). That means my car is no longer under warranty
What do you think guys? They have offered me extended preventive maintenance service which includes free filter and oil, but this time I need to pay their service of 3300 pesos. Should I avail that or there's a better alternative to that??
Second, they highly suggest the service that they offering which is Decarbonized (or sounds like that) for 4400 pesos. Is it recommended to get that? (Actually I need to decide in an hour, sorry)

Lastly, ngayung wala na siya warranty, ano yung mga things na pwede ko na gawin sa car. I'm not enthusiast naman, but of course, little improvement would be nice :D.

Thanks in advance mga bros

Go for that decarbonize thingy and extended PMS.

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[squall88]

Go for that decarbonize thingy and extended PMS.

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Thank you sir for quick reply. When you say extend the PMS, i'm not sure if its the same as the on they've offer me. Which is just the free oil filter and 4L semi synthetic oil.

You think the decarbonize is worth it for 4.4k? :D

Thanks

[Archerfish]

Thank you sir for quick reply. When you say extend the PMS, i'm not sure if its the same as the on they've offer me. Which is just the free oil filter and 4L semi synthetic oil.

You think the decarbonize is worth it for 4.4k? :D

Thanks

Decarbonize? How about going for a two-hour drive at 100 kph instead? We have a long weekend ahead! This should be a good excuse for a vacation.
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