2014 Mazda 3

[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!

[StockEngine]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Order the combo from the US, sir.

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Noted, sir travs.


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[buchieboy]

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]

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]

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]

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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[jojopad]

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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Hahaha, he's probably into jazz hands [emoji448]

That 6 month oil change interval is a necessity for DI engines. Older engines would benefit also with frequent oil change, actually it's a necessity.

I've heard of this claim that Royal Purple synthetic oils can last up 20,000 km. Is it true? Even if this claim is true, I'm not comfortable with the idea of prolonging the oil change.

[travajante]

Hahaha, he's probably into jazz hands [emoji448]

That 6 month oil change interval is a necessity for DI engines. Older engines would benefit also with frequent oil change, actually it's a necessity.

I've heard of this claim that Royal Purple synthetic oils can last up 20,000 km. Is it true? Even if this claim is true, I'm not comfortable with the idea of prolonging the oil change.

Well, I'd just stick w/ what Mazda recommends. The platform has been around since the late gen2...they've been performing fine long term.

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[hardwang]

Well, I'd just stick w/ what Mazda recommends. The platform has been around since the late gen2...they've been performing fine long term.

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Every direct injection engine will have carbon build up. No exceptions. Mazda did not solve the problem. It might run great for some but it would depend on how the car was being driven. Frequent short distance trips and city driving would create a lot of carbon build up. If the car is being used for long distance highway driving a lot, carbon build would be minimal.

The only way to prevent carbon build up for direct injection engines is to have an oil catch can or extra port injectors to clean the back of the valves like what Toyota and Ford are now doing.

[travajante]

Every direct injection engine will have carbon build up. No exceptions. Mazda did not solve the problem. It might run great for some but it would depend on how the car was being driven. Frequent short distance trips and city driving would create a lot of carbon build up. If the car is being used for long distance driving a lot, carbon build would be minimal.

The only way to prevent carbon build up for direct injection engines is to have an oil catch can or extra port injectors clean the back of the valves like what Toyota and Ford are now doing.

True...catch cans, an added maintenance item. From experience, they draw more residual moisture than anything. I'd rather do the proper DI treatment... periodic walnut blasting. Bring it back to new every now & then....Equipment is ready here.[emoji4]

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[hardwang]

True...catch cans, an added maintenance item. From experience, they draw more residual moisture than anything. I'd rather do the proper DI treatment... periodic walnut blasting. Bring it back to new every now & then....Equipment is ready here.[emoji4]

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Sa shop yan bro? Or DIY?

It’s quite difficult to find walnut blasting equipment and services here especially in mindanao

[travajante]

Sa shop yan bro? Or DIY?

It’s quite difficult to find walnut blasting equipment and services here especially in mindanao

Shells & equipment had to be shipped in. It's more for boredom therapy & self help amongst a clique of OCD-afflicted tinkerers.[emoji16]

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[jojopad]

Matagtag ng onti, sir. But slight lang naman.
Glad that I have upgraded
I'm seriously considering changing to better shocks and pair it with a good set of springs. Medyo masakit lang sa bulsa ang Koni(+shipment pa)kaya ipon mode muna. Hehehhe.

Here's something worth watching now that you're driving on low profile tires. This dude learned the hard way

Hitting A Pothole In A Tesla Cost $2600 - YouTube

[travajante]

Here's something worth watching now that you're driving on low profile tires. This dude learned the hard way

Hitting A Pothole In A Tesla Cost $2600 - YouTube

Potholes? No problem...Grab Schmidt's radinox wheels...[emoji4]
schmidt revolution (radinox tech) - YouTube

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[jojopad]

18" rim size is perhaps the maximum you can go for. More than that it becomes more risky when it comes to potholes. Low profile tires thinner than 45 is not recommended.

[travajante]

Dusted off an old refurbed set of good light 19s & slapped on 225/40s a good bud handed over to finish before they expire. Roadforced em as always.[emoji106]

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