2014 Mazda 3

[toast]

Yesterday I went to various shell stations around Pasig and QC to buy Helix Ultra 5W-30. Out of 4 branches I went to, only one station was selling the 5W-30 (and only 1 stock was left, 1 liter only). Is this oil really that rare?

I noticed that the Helix 5W-40 is much easier to find compared to 5W-30, plenty of stock. Would there be an issue with using 5W-40 for the Skyactiv?

Other than Shell Helix, are there better alternatives? I don't mind the price tag as long as the quality is better than Shell.

You Can try amsoil, mag1 or zic they have 5w30 and imo much better & cheaper than shell helix ultra. You can buy them in lazada.

[travajante]

I'd go Euro blend full synthetic over US.

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[jojopad]

I'd go Euro blend full synthetic over US.

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Motul, Liqui Moly, Castrol

PowerTORQ sells both Motul and Liqui Moly 5W-30. Motul is cheaper than Liqui Moly by ₱150.

[travajante]

Motul, Liqui Moly, Castrol

PowerTORQ sells both Motul and Liqui Moly 5W-30. Motul is cheaper than Liqui Moly by ₱150.

And there's Total....MazdaEU's lube partner thru 2021.
Mazda Partnership | Total Lubrifiants

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[bugsmobile]

Took the plunge & updated to CarPlay!

[travajante]

Took the plunge & updated to CarPlay!

Worthy plunge! Grats, sir![emoji106]BMW charges subscription to CarPlay.[emoji852]

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[Nelson de Leon]

Took the plunge & updated to CarPlay!

Congrats! Kayo lang sir nag-install?

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[jojopad]

Anyone here uses a torque wrench for tightening the wheel lug nuts? If yes what's the recommended setting?

[travajante]

Anyone here uses a torque wrench for tightening the wheel lug nuts? If yes what's the recommended setting?

M12x1.5 nuts come in different hex sizes & materials. 80-108#ft. Lower limits on alloy & small hex nuts, higher on steel & larger ones.

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[aRTie]

I'd go Euro blend full synthetic over US.

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any particular reason for this sir Travs?

I use Royal Purple for both engine and tranny
been a fan of this oil for the last 10 years

haven't really looked around for another brand, fail kasi lagi when I try other brands

[travajante]

any particular reason for this sir Travs?

I use Royal Purple for both engine and tranny
been a fan of this oil for the last 10 years

haven't really looked around for another brand, fail kasi lagi when I try other brands

Euro Synthetics won't classify Group III oils Fully Synthetic like the US does. ACEA specs differ from API but would have equivalents. While API sets minimum oil standards in the US, ACEA sets them in EU. The latter's standards cover a wider complexity of the varied range of engine types offered in the market now. Europe has stricter regulations, too. Its oils have to be cleaner & must withstand longer OCIs for pollution management. Car manufacturers have long been introducing their own standards, most of which start with ACEA's.
Hence, some oil brands in the US, like Amsoil & Mobil, would mark their regular synthetics & Euro-blend synthetics distinctly.
When shopping synthetics, don't just look at the brand & label...check the fine print specs to confirm a match w/ what your owner's manual says your engine requires.

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[aRTie]

thank you sir Travs for that info

[travajante]

thank you sir Travs for that info

Anytime, good sir.

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[vinrem]

Convince me to slap a tein or bc or other coilovers into my Mazda 3 and lower my car....been contemplating at it for a long time and can't decide to give it a go [emoji848].

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[travajante]

Convince me to slap a tein or bc or other coilovers into my Mazda 3 and lower my car....been contemplating at it for a long time and can't decide to give it a go [emoji848].

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If you want balance of comfort, performance + looks bonus, go Eibach + Koni Special Active(formerly FSD). They're so good that Koni SA is on back order in the US.[emoji4]

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[vinrem]

If you want balance of comfort, performance + looks bonus, go Eibach + Koni Special Active(formerly FSD). They're so good that Koni SA is on back order in the US.[emoji4]

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Do you have the specific model of Eibach and Koni special for our 3 master trav?

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[travajante]

Do you have the specific model of Eibach and Koni special for our 3 master trav?

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Eibach Prokit: 5557.140

Koni Special Active:
Front Left: 8745-1336L
Front Right: 8745-1336R
Rear: 8045-1337...buy 2

The Koni Sport Kit have stiffer dampers than Special Actives.

And, please sir, no master here.[emoji58]...just sharing.[emoji4]

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[yangmen]

M12x1.5 nuts come in different hex sizes & materials. 80-108#ft. Lower limits on alloy & small hex nuts, higher on steel & larger ones.

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Pag nagpalit ba ng mags kelangan palit na rin lug nuts? Hindi na ba pwede gamitin yung stock lug nuts?

[Bravoexo]

Pag nagpalit ba ng mags kelangan palit na rin lug nuts? Hindi na ba pwede gamitin yung stock lug nuts?

Well, if maporma yung ipinalit...why not?

[travajante]

Pag nagpalit ba ng mags kelangan palit na rin lug nuts? Hindi na ba pwede gamitin yung stock lug nuts?

Some aftermarket wheels have holes that won't take the larger bodied stock nuts + socket.

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