2014 Mazda 3

[Youncle]

Has anyone upgraded their Fog Light Bulbs to match the same color as the HID headlights?

I'm planning to get a Philips Ultinon 6000k LED.

Share your pics/light output na din mga sir.

[dr. d]

i don't know how illuminating those bulbs are, but
please bare in mind, that some (bumper-mounted) foglights can't be aimed.
every night, i see very glaring bumper lights, even more glaring than the headlights.

[vinrem]

Has anyone upgraded their Fog Light Bulbs to match the same color as the HID headlights?

I'm planning to get a Philips Ultinon 6000k LED.

Share your pics/light output na din mga sir.

I've upgraded mine to osram nightbreaker, but I seldom use my fog light naman, 4 years na Mazda 3 ko pero siguro I've only used my fog light a total of maybe 10 times lng hahaha.

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[carrera_911]

scheduled next week for my last free pms. ano ba mga dapat ko pa check outside the regular maintenance to maximize the warranty? any known issues? car is 2017 mazda 3 speed. 2nd owner kasi ako..just got the car last month. thanks!

[travajante]

scheduled next week for my last free pms. ano ba mga dapat ko pa check outside the regular maintenance to maximize the warranty? any known issues? car is 2017 mazda 3 speed. 2nd owner kasi ako..just got the car last month. thanks!

Filters they'd change on last service episode under Yojin are Oil, cabin, intake & FUEL
Be sure your fuel level is low, say around a quarter left. Fuel filter is accessed thru the rear passenger seat. You won't welcome spills & the stench....yes, the cabin will stink fuel for a bit.
Have all your axle & steering boots, all ball joint dust shields inspected. They should all be cut/leak-free.
Bring your own proper brake lube, otherwise, they'd likely be using multi-purpose grease which won't do the job. I always keep a bottle of Permatex brake lube in the parts bin.
Bring your own Wilkins, Absolute (or whatever) distilled water for Wiper Wash solution & battery top up.
Use only genuine Mazda FL22 Coolant to swap or top up. It's available in the dealership.
Should you decide to drain & fill the 'lifetime' ATF(outside Yojin), you will need around 4Liters per. Do it at least twice, after using the car a while in between. Use ONLY Mazda FZ ATF, strictly no substitutes.
Have all mounts checked. They're fluid filled. Leaks will mean failure.
Grab a bottle of their Deposit Cleaner. Throw it in the fuel tank post-fillup. It helps keep your injectors clean.
Have batt health checked. Good or dying, grab a CTEK CT5 Start/Stop trickle charger...extend the life out of that EFB.
Good luck w/ the service....& Happy Mownership, sir![emoji106]

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[carrera_911]

Filters they'd change on last service episode under Yojin are Oil, cabin, intake & FUEL
Be sure your fuel level is low, say around a quarter left. Fuel filter is accessed thru the rear passenger seat. You won't welcome spills & the stench....yes, the cabin will stink fuel for a bit.
Have all your axle & steering boots, all ball joint dust shields inspected. They should all be cut/leak-free.
Bring your own proper brake lube, otherwise, they'd likely be using multi-purpose grease which won't do the job. I always keep a bottle of Permatex brake lube in the parts bin.
Bring your own Wilkins, Absolute (or whatever) distilled water for Wiper Wash solution & battery top up.
Use only genuine Mazda FL22 Coolant to swap or top up. It's available in the dealership.
Should you decide to drain & fill the 'lifetime' ATF(outside Yojin), you will need around 4Liters per. Do it at least twice, after using the car a while in between. Use ONLY Mazda FZ ATF, strictly no substitutes.
Have all mounts checked. They're fluid filled. Leaks will mean failure.
Grab a bottle of their Deposit Cleaner. Throw it in the fuel tank post-fillup. It helps keep your injectors clean.
Have batt health checked. Good or dying, grab a CTEK CT5 Start/Stop trickle charger...extend the life out of that EFB.
Good luck w/ the service....& Happy Mownership, sir![emoji106]

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Thank you sir! appreciate it. btw, i dont think i need to replace the ATF na since its just 12k++ kms only.

regarding the battery top up, hindi siya maintenance free?

[travajante]

Thank you sir! appreciate it. btw, i dont think i need to replace the ATF na since its just 12k++ kms only.

regarding the battery top up, hindi siya maintenance free?

12K++...Far from due.[emoji106] If you're keeping the car long term like I plan, swap before you hit 100k. I did at 50....If you're still on stock batt, it's unlikely Maintenance-Free. Still, grab a CTEK CT5 Start/Stop.[emoji4]

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[Youncle]

I was about to change my license plate screws and just noticed that the front bumper has a smaller holes (thinner) than the rear ones.

Ganun din po ba sa inyo mga sir?

In this picture, Left (New) Right (Old)

I'm not comfortable with my front plate screws as it is not secured/tight enough kaya I want to change it with a newer one.

[travajante]

I was about to change my license plate screws and just noticed that the front bumper has a smaller holes (thinner) than the rear ones.

Ganun din po ba sa inyo mga sir?

In this picture, Left (New) Right (Old)

I'm not comfortable with my front plate screws as it is not secured/tight enough kaya I want to change it with a newer one.

If you have the above relocator kit, it will take the same bolt size as those used on the rear. The smaller one you showed is a screw, not a bolt.

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[Youncle]

If you have the above relocator kit, it will take the same bolt size as those used on the rear. The smaller one you showed is a screw, not a bolt.

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I don't have the relocator kit sir that's why I wanna change it sana to a standard bolt for license plate. Not sure if previous owner/casa drilled this tiny hole or stock talaga ng M3 natin?

[travajante]

I don't have the relocator kit sir that's why I wanna change it sana to a standard bolt for license plate. Not sure if previous owner/casa drilled this tiny hole or stock talaga ng M3 natin?

A bolt would require a nut behind the grille to receive it. You won't want that. The grille has dimples on specific points that are mold-reinforced to take screws. You can change to larger ones....but that would create bigger holes. Why not just put a slightly larger washer between the head & the plate? For as long as the screw tightens, you'll be fine. Should you wish for a relocator kit, you may PM for details, sir.

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[RedlineJunkie]

Filters they'd change on last service episode under Yojin are Oil, cabin, intake & FUEL
Be sure your fuel level is low, say around a quarter left. Fuel filter is accessed thru the rear passenger seat. You won't welcome spills & the stench....yes, the cabin will stink fuel for a bit.
Have all your axle & steering boots, all ball joint dust shields inspected. They should all be cut/leak-free.
Bring your own proper brake lube, otherwise, they'd likely be using multi-purpose grease which won't do the job. I always keep a bottle of Permatex brake lube in the parts bin.
Bring your own Wilkins, Absolute (or whatever) distilled water for Wiper Wash solution & battery top up.
Use only genuine Mazda FL22 Coolant to swap or top up. It's available in the dealership.
Should you decide to drain & fill the 'lifetime' ATF(outside Yojin), you will need around 4Liters per. Do it at least twice, after using the car a while in between. Use ONLY Mazda FZ ATF, strictly no substitutes.
Have all mounts checked. They're fluid filled. Leaks will mean failure.
Grab a bottle of their Deposit Cleaner. Throw it in the fuel tank post-fillup. It helps keep your injectors clean.
Have batt health checked. Good or dying, grab a CTEK CT5 Start/Stop trickle charger...extend the life out of that EFB.
Good luck w/ the service....& Happy Mownership, sir![emoji106]

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Do you have a photo of Permatex Brake Lube? Wanna buy one. My last PMS is due this month. The suspension springs are part of the warranty, right?

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[Archerfish]

Do you have a photo of Permatex Brake Lube? Wanna buy one. My last PMS is due this month. The suspension springs are part of the warranty, right?

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The one that I am using is the small one. I don't know the difference between the two.

[civtro]

Anyone has a similar problem with the steering system? Recently, I am hearing consecutive clattery "tok" sounds when turning the steering wheel to the right. Mine is a Mazda 3 2015 1.5HB. Thanks!

[travajante]

Anyone has a similar problem with the steering system? Recently, I am hearing consecutive clattery "tok" sounds when turning the steering wheel to the right. Mine is a Mazda 3 2015 1.5HB. Thanks!

Check if any of your axle boots are torn. CV joint might've gone.

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[Yatta]

Anyone has a similar problem with the steering system? Recently, I am hearing consecutive clattery "tok" sounds when turning the steering wheel to the right. Mine is a Mazda 3 2015 1.5HB. Thanks!

CV joint needs replacement

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[drawdee]

Does our 3 have ATF filter? I'm planning to change the ATF on my next PMS. Thanks

[travajante]

Does our 3 have ATF filter? I'm planning to change the ATF on my next PMS. Thanks

How many kms clocked? Yes, the 3 has a tranny filter, around P2.5k. Mazda FZ fluid(strictly FZ only) around 4L if you just drain & fill w/o filter change. 5ish if you do the filter...then, another 4 if you wanna do a 2nd drain & fill. Dipstick has desired level at corresponding fluid temp.

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[drawdee]

How many kms clocked? Yes, the 3 has a tranny filter, around P2.5k. Mazda FZ fluid(strictly FZ only) around 4L if you just drain & fill w/o filter change. 5ish if you do the filter...then, another 4 if you wanna do a 2nd drain & fill. Dipstick has desired level at corresponding fluid temp.

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Thanks Bro, Around 72T km, Is it advisable to change also the tranny filter or just drain and fill will do?

[civtro]

CV joint needs replacement

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Thank you so much, Yatta. Did you experience the same before, and had it fixed as well? Would love to know where you had it done and how much it costed. Thanks again!