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RE: OIL FILTER QUESTION - 1/31/2007 7:21:13 PM

YBYTOYOTA

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.....Do you need to buy oil filter cartridges MAZDA Part#L321-14-302-9U for your M3/M6 (2.3)

.....the best place is eBay, forget about the Dealer. I bought 8 brand new Mazda filters cartridges complete with "O" rings for $35.00, shipping included. Not bad compared to $8 each or maybe more at Mazda dealers....

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RE: OIL FILTER QUESTION - 1/31/2007 7:39:18 PM

CL004

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What are the pros/cons(besidesd needing a special tool) to the cartridge style vs standard spin?

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RE: OIL FILTER QUESTION - 2/1/2007 12:11:02 AM

YBYTOYOTA

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Standard spin filters are faster to replace, just unscrew the old used filter with a strap wrench and screw the new one on...

In the other hand, the cartridge is basically the same but takes a little bit more time....

First you have to loosen the oil filter drain plug with a 6.5mm Hex Key, then you have to loosen the filter cover with the special 76mm tool or socket wrench after that, remove the oil filter drain plug and drain the oil, once the oil is drained remove the oil filter cover compleately and change the cartridge and the "O" rings on the filter housing and the drain plug.
Finally re-install everything making sure the cartridge cover and the cartridge cover drain plug are torque to specification to avoid leaks..

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Tired of removing cowling under engine. - 8/5/2008 5:35:15 PM

YBYTOYOTA

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I always do my own oil changes in my Mazda3 (every 3K miles) which is very often because of my commute, but I''''m getting tired of removing those 7 bolts and the 2 plastic pins holding the cowling in place and then putting it back together over and over just to remove the oil filter element and change oil.
This might be a dumb question but....do I really need this cover/cowling under the car? I''''m sure is OK to drive without it? I also understand is to protect the engine from debris but after all, lots of cars don''''t have this covers under the engine and they seems to be running fine.

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RE: Tired of removing cowling under engine. - 8/5/2008 7:31:34 PM

Siber Express

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I got 5 filters and the filter wrench from Med Center Mazda (site Sponsor) for $25, and I bought over $100 dollars so Shipping was free.

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RE: Tired of removing cowling under engine. - 8/5/2008 7:46:47 PM

YBYTOYOTA

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Hey, what a coincidence! I have the same color Mazda3 and also the same color and style truck with the only difference that my truck is a black Dodge Ram 1500 Sport

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RE: OIL FILTER QUESTION - 8/26/2008 4:16:42 PM

mdewhirst

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Not sure about 2006, but my daughter''s 2007 has the oil filter under the front of the engine. There is a big plastic shield that you have to remove to get at it. Also, there is a hole in the shield that looks like it should line up with the filter, but does not. You have to remove 8-10 screws to get the shield off.
Her car (2.3 liter Sport package) has a cartridge filter and you need to remove a "cover" to replace it. I would suggest getting the correct wrench for this cover from the dealer or an auto parts store because it is a bear to get off without it. I did it twice by clamping a hose clamp around it and gently tapping the clamp with a hammer, but I don''t recommend that method. I just recently bought the wrench at the dealer.
I also have a 2007 Mazda3, but mine is the 2.0 liter Touring package. I am just about to do my first oil change and the filter is the old canister style.
I hope this helps. Good luck.

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RE: OIL FILTER QUESTION - 8/26/2008 9:57:17 PM

UrbanmanUSA

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Do all you 2.3 drivers remove the undershield when you change the filter? I''d be interested in hearing from someone who changes it without removing the undershield.

I''ve watched oil changes occur at a Mazda dealership, I have never seen the undershield removed - was it just a crazy quirk that I never saw changes being done on 2.3 engines?

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RE: OIL FILTER QUESTION - 8/27/2008 2:23:48 AM

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