Mazda 3 Oil Change

**Disclaimer** Use this video with the proper precautions in place and at your own risk. This video is not certified by Mazda or ASE Certified. I am not ASE certified or responsible for any damage or injury caused by misuse of this informational video.
**There Is No Reason To Take Engine Cover Off For This Oil Change** Not sure why I added this step.

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[mana619]

I have changed oil a thousand times. But you know, it is a hassle so I haven't changed oil in a few years because I just hated collecting the oil, recycling, getting dirty, LOL! I took my Mazda to a couple places and they did not want to do my oil change on the Mazda3???? I just got too lazy in my older age and never bothered. But now after watching your video, I really don't see that the problem is for any mechanic to do it. Only certain places will do the Mazda 3. Do you have any idea why?

[WHVN3S]

@mana619 I'm not sure why certain places won't do the oil change on your Mazda. My guess would be because they don't want to deal with the cartridge type oil filter. It's more messy than a standard oil filter and takes longer to deal with. Other than that, I have no idea.

[cfs527]

btw I'm not sure about removing the hex bolt in the filter cover but it sure comes in handy to let out the oil in the filter before you remove it so it doesn't gush out like it did in the video . Whoever did the oil last really cranked down on the filter cap.

[WHVN3S]

@cfs527 It's funny because I actually remove this bolt now. It does let a lot of the excess oil come out before unscrewing the oil filter which makes things cleaner.

[cfs527]

Thanks for the help- My wife ALWAYS took her Mazda to a shop for service when she knows darn well I can do routine maintenance myself. Now all of a sudden she asked me to change her oil. As soon as I got under there I knew I had some learning to do because its not the same as any other car I've owned. You'd think they would have lined the hole in the underpanel up with the filter on the 2.3 but NOOOOO. I detect a conspiracy. Thanks for helping the shade tree mechanic.

[WHVN3S]

@cfs527 Glad I could help! Yes, it would have been nice if they had aligned the hole up with the oil filter. I have come to the realization that there's nothing easy on this car to work on. I'm sure they engineer these newer cars to try and prevent people like you and I from doing our own maintenance.

[Bulgdoom]

@WHVN3S

Mazda's don't have an opening in the undercarriage for the filter and drain bolt, its a hassle and wastes a lot of time which could have been used better

[farvuh4]

is this is the same for a 2.0? same year just different engine.

I'm going to replace the spark plugs too? is it easy? I didn't want to pay the dealer $250 when I'm certain I can do it myself

[mistertayman]

Nice work! Thanks for actually showing us you doing it so we get a realistic idea of what it takes. All the little tips were very helpful to, for instance using the ratchet to get the oil filter socket off, and other reminders you included. Very thorough!! Thank you!!!

[no77ip]

Thanks for the video... After doing it I realized that I would rather change to the spin on filter. Anyone figure out if the 2.0 filter is big enough for the 2.3 engine?

[stringcatt]

@cfs527 that under panel was made for the previous 2.0 l engine.

[stringcatt]

@WHVN3S there was a washer and an o-ring on the 17mm drain plug? Nothing on mine, metal to metal.