20th November 2008, 03:52 PM
|  | Member
| | Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne Age: 22 | Car: Mazda 3
Posts: 70
| | | | How MUCH engine oil?
Hey guys, I just did my 10000km service. I provided my own oil. It was a 5L bottle and came back with 2L left in it. Is this ok? I thought I read somewhere that the engine should hold 4.3L or something? is 3L the correct amount?
-----
Just an update, coincidentally, while I was writing the last post I got a call from the Mazda dealer I had it serviced telling me that a survey will be delivered and they appreciate my feedback.
So I asked about the engine oil and if a wheel rotation was done since it was not mentioned in the receipt but is a requirement in the manual.
The lady got back to me and confirmed that the engine should have 4.3L of oil in it and my tires were rotated according to the system.
She also told me that one of the service chief (for lack of a better word) was concerned about my engine oil level and asked me to drop by. Since it was close to my house I did and he confirmed the oil level was below the MIN line. The service chief then apologized, filled up the oil and I went on my way.
The service technician made a mistake on the most fundamental service that is very, very common in the workshop. It makes you think doesn't it?
Were my tires really rotated? Was my oil filter fitted on properly? etc.
Some info:
1. The reason I have my car serviced at Mazda is because I don't want them to have an excuse if my car fails under warranty.
2. The place I got my car serviced was Max Kirwan Mazda in Melbourne.
3. The service cost $196 excluding engine oil (which I bought from the $30 Supercheap deal)
4. I asked and was told at service that the engine oil they provide is Shell 10W-30.
Last edited by fufufu; 20th November 2008 at 03:52 PM..
Reason: Consecutive Posts Merged Together
|
20th November 2008, 05:48 PM
| | Long Time Member
| | Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Melbourne Age: 24 | Car: mazda 3 maxx
Posts: 4,767
| | | | sounds like they just drained the oil from the sump and didnt replace the filter, which is very lazy and dodgy.
__________________
MODS: AEM CAI, Headers, 2.25 inch exhaust, engine mount inserts, Whiteline Strut bar, whiteline Rear sway bar, whiteline rear sway bar endlinks, Koni Yellow shocks, Kings super lows, HID's, Shark-fin antenna, Door sills, Doof Doof, Advanced timing Mod.......Still more to come.
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
LOUD 3
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
|
21st November 2008, 02:01 AM
| | Member
| | Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne Age: 22 | Car: Mazda 3
Posts: 70
| | | Quote:
Originally Posted by 3sum  sounds like they just drained the oil from the sump and didnt replace the filter, which is very lazy and dodgy. | Hi, is there a way I can check if they have replaced the filter or not? I am not very knowledgable mechanically but I have heard that it's quite difficult to change the engine oil by yourself on mazda 3s.
Is there a way to check without taking the filter out? |
21st November 2008, 09:25 AM
|  | Sa da tay
| | Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ascot Vale - Victoria Age: 30 | Car: 2007 3 Neo hatch
Posts: 432
| | | | That sucks. Mazda charge an arm and a leg for servicing so you would
expect them to do a good job.
Once when I was having my 3 serviced I asked them to change the
headlight globes for me cos I have big hands and couldn't be bothered
doing it myself. Firstly, the mechanic who did it didn't know how to change
the low beam light so I had to walk him through it. And then he tried to tell
me that the high beam globe was the park light - rookie
Last edited by JLo; 21st November 2008 at 09:39 AM..
|
21st November 2008, 05:16 PM
|  | Member
| | Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SE Melb Age: 25 | Car: 06 mazda3 Neo
Posts: 191
| | | Quote:
Originally Posted by JLo That sucks. Mazda charge an arm and a leg for servicing so you would
expect them to do a good job.
Once when I was having my 3 serviced I asked them to change the
headlight globes for me cos I have big hands and couldn't be bothered
doing it myself. Firstly, the mechanic who did it didn't know how to change
the low beam light so I had to walk him through it. And then he tried to tell
me that the high beam globe was the park light - rookie |
Hope that was not at brighton mazda where i go, doesnt fill you full of confidence hearing storeys like this.
Fufufu, you should maybe contact mazda and share your concerns with them. im sure they would be very interested to know about your situation.
__________________
06 Mazda 3 FL Neo | Galaxy Grey | Manual | 15in Mazda Alloys | CAI | Short Shifter (TWM) | King Springs Low | AIT | Stubby Antenna (Mazda) | Audio Controls (Mazda) | HID (Xenon) | Aussie Flag On Rear Parcel Shelf | Teflon Wipers (Trico) | New Grills On Front Bar (Delete & Replace Fog Light Inserts & Bottom Grill) |
21st November 2008, 05:38 PM
| | Long Time Member
| | Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Melbourne Age: 24 | Car: mazda 3 maxx
Posts: 4,767
| | | | changing the oil on a mazda 3 is simple. Honestly!
All you have to do is undo the sump plug and take the oil filter off. Then once its drained, do it back up, put a new filter on and fill her up.
The only real way you can tell if its a new filter is if it looks old and dirty. A new filter should be white and clean.
__________________
MODS: AEM CAI, Headers, 2.25 inch exhaust, engine mount inserts, Whiteline Strut bar, whiteline Rear sway bar, whiteline rear sway bar endlinks, Koni Yellow shocks, Kings super lows, HID's, Shark-fin antenna, Door sills, Doof Doof, Advanced timing Mod.......Still more to come.
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
LOUD 3
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
|
21st November 2008, 05:56 PM
| | Member
| | Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne Age: 22 | Car: Mazda 3
Posts: 70
| | | Yes steve03 when I get that survey I'll be sure to let them know. Quote:
Originally Posted by 3sum changing the oil on a mazda 3 is simple. Honestly!
All you have to do is undo the sump plug and take the oil filter off. Then once its drained, do it back up, put a new filter on and fill her up.
The only real way you can tell if its a new filter is if it looks old and dirty. A new filter should be white and clean. | That's the thing 3sum if I take out the filter the oil would drain out, its new oil and I would need to buy another bottle of engine oil.
Also, it stated in on the invoice that a new filter was put on. Can they REALLY be that dodgy? |
22nd November 2008, 11:01 AM
| | Sa da tay
| | Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ascot Vale - Victoria Age: 30 | Car: 2007 3 Neo hatch
Posts: 432
| | | Quote:
Originally Posted by steve03 Hope that was not at brighton mazda where i go, doesnt fill you full of confidence hearing storeys like this. | Sorry - it was Brighton.
That happened at the 1,000km free check up.
I had my 10,000 and 20,000 done with no probs though.
A word of advice - they are one of the most expensive dealers in Melb for servicing but they will usually price match the other dealers. So make sure you ring around for prices. |
22nd November 2008, 12:54 PM
| | Long Time Member
| | Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Melbourne Age: 24 | Car: mazda 3 maxx
Posts: 4,767
| | | Quote:
Originally Posted by fufufu
That's the thing 3sum if I take out the filter the oil would drain out, its new oil and I would need to buy another bottle of engine oil.
Also, it stated in on the invoice that a new filter was put on. Can they REALLY be that dodgy?
| I dont see how else they could fill a car with 3L of oil.........Unless they just drained it from the filter and didnt undo the sump bolt.
If you read the manual, it tells you how much oil you need with or without a filter change.
__________________
MODS: AEM CAI, Headers, 2.25 inch exhaust, engine mount inserts, Whiteline Strut bar, whiteline Rear sway bar, whiteline rear sway bar endlinks, Koni Yellow shocks, Kings super lows, HID's, Shark-fin antenna, Door sills, Doof Doof, Advanced timing Mod.......Still more to come.
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
LOUD 3
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
|
22nd November 2008, 01:44 PM
|  | n00b basher
| | Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: perth Age: 21 | Car: 626
Posts: 698
| | | Quote:
Originally Posted by fufufu Hi, is there a way I can check if they have replaced the filter or not? I am not very knowledgable mechanically but I have heard that it's quite difficult to change the engine oil by yourself on mazda 3s.
Is there a way to check without taking the filter out? | its about the same as any other car ...
__________________
626 ZE ... Chop Chop Chop Chop
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
| | Thread Tools | | | | Display Modes |  Linear Mode | 
Posting Rules
| You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off | | | | All times are GMT +11. The time now is 01:37 PM. | | |
