Mazda3 Things I like to do
#271
Setting up for the oil/filter and spark plug changes I will be doing early before it gets to hot outside . The temperatures lately have been in the 100-108F. I really need to install that AC I bought a few years ago for the garage. One of those projects I will get around to. Maybe this winter. HA!
Mazda Oil Filter
New Drain plug washer
Red Line 5w30
Castrol Transmax for a pan oil service only not the filter this time.
New Transmission drain plug washer
WD-40
4-Champion 991/ REA8MCX spark plugs gapped @.042
And DWD2 System Metal Conditioner
This was given to me by the manufacturing distribution rep for the company to do a 5,000 mile use and have analyzed by Black Stone oil Labs And then do a write up about. Don't worry I have a freind that is a SAE who prof reads all my publications. [img]data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7[/img]
I will also be servicing my K&N air filter and cabin filter
Then I may get around to pressure washing the engine?
During my transmission fluid change I measure the exact amount I remove so I can refill with the exact amount. I started to do this from the first oil/filter service to take the guess work out of how much to refill. I do still check the fluid both cold and hot in gear.
Mazda Oil Filter
New Drain plug washer
Red Line 5w30
Castrol Transmax for a pan oil service only not the filter this time.
New Transmission drain plug washer
WD-40
4-Champion 991/ REA8MCX spark plugs gapped @.042
And DWD2 System Metal Conditioner
This was given to me by the manufacturing distribution rep for the company to do a 5,000 mile use and have analyzed by Black Stone oil Labs And then do a write up about. Don't worry I have a freind that is a SAE who prof reads all my publications. [img]data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7[/img]
I will also be servicing my K&N air filter and cabin filter
Then I may get around to pressure washing the engine?
During my transmission fluid change I measure the exact amount I remove so I can refill with the exact amount. I started to do this from the first oil/filter service to take the guess work out of how much to refill. I do still check the fluid both cold and hot in gear.
#272
I use Champion Copper Plus for my Skyactiv 2.5 Mazda 3. These work the best for overall best power/torque and MPG. They may not last as long as other spark plugs but after testing these I use them. The other consideration is the ability to adjust the gap (current adjusted .042) more precisely for a specific usage. I do use anti-seize and dielectric grease. But notice how I apply the anti- seize on the threads. But that still get all over my figures and tools
Last edited by Callisto; 07-30-2021 at 11:09 AM.
#278
I will post a picture when I get the chassis under cover mounted back on. I am waiting on some special hose I ordered and can only access it with that cover off.
#279
On my MAZDA if you look at previous and many pictures my OEM air filter system is replaced.
I carefully consider and think all these things out.
Here is something a lot dont know about that area of the . The fan is specifically designed to increase and direct flow at the factory air filter box so that during times the temperature's raise to high when the fan is activated it can quickly control the IATs. This is something I will be utilizing with my true CAI I design and assembled for my Mazda which I will install later this year.
Last edited by Callisto; 08-12-2021 at 10:10 AM.