Easy Mazda 3 Oil Change

2010 Mazda 3 2.0L Oil and Filter Change. Second Generation 2008-2013. This is a very easy job for even a novice DIY-er to accomplish. Save money by doing it yourself!
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[@5MinuteFixit]

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[@basketballdreaming9901]

What size is the wrench?

[@ricebike]

Ummm, watch 0:22 on to find out what he said. But since you didn't pay attention, 17mm

[@basketballdreaming9901]

@@ricebike Yeah I missed it earlier. I went back it's :25 not :22 sec. As you falsely stated. Be correct when correcting someone 🤥

[@ricebike]

@@basketballdreaming9901 I gave a few seconds ahead so no one would miss it

[@GMoney-B]

Simple, straight forward, and you can see clearly what your hands are doing and also the parts clearly! Thank you! I did it a long time ago when a friend showed me how, but needed a refresher a ton. Thank you for taking the time to make this video!

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thanks for checking out the video. Glad it was helpful.

[@otishamilton]

What size wrench

[@otishamilton]

17mm?

[@tpoli9379]

I just changed the oil of my 2012 mazda 3i following your instructions. Easy peasy! Thanks for the guidance!

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thank you for watching! Please give the video a thumbs up and consider subscribing if it was helpful! Thank you!

[@josevalenzuela5011]

I just bought a 2012 mazda 3 hatchback I touring where do I go to find out how much oil life I have left until my next oil change I'm used to seeing percentages like in other regular cars until it goes from 100% to 0% to -5 % and so on

[@GMoney-B]

I also wanted to mention and to anyone else. I have seen a few videos of and read a lot of reviews of those plastic car ramps. They seem so nice but a lot of people have had them break. Can be very dangerous. They have metal ramps that are more sturdy. Be safe everyone, especially on a low riding car.

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thanks for the heads up I will keep an eye on them and maybe throw some jack stands under for safety.

[@Nate-qc8kb]

Break?? What else are they putting up there? These little Mazda 3's max curb weight is 3100lbs. The Rhino ramps as shown in this video (I have the same set) can handle up to 12,000lbs. Thats nearly 4x the weight of the car! I use the same ramps for my Mazda 3 as I do for my wife's 5000 lb SUV. No issues at all. I think as long as the wheels are driven right up the center of the ramp, you should be OK.

[@GMoney-B]

@@Nate-qc8kb Be careful though. Can't hut to throw some jack stands under there just as a precaution. Not worth the risk otherwise turning into a squashed pumpkin pie beyond repair. It seems to vary brand to brand from reviews I have gone through. A lot of brands also seem to have vary wide consistencies. Ones that broke also were ranging from holding sedan's to suv's to trucks.

[@tonyz6421]

@@Nate-qc8kb put the bong down dude. Things wear like plastic..

[@MeiklesAndDimes]

Excellent video. Well filmed and to the point.

[@5MinuteFixit]

Brandon Meiklejohn, Thank you!

[@xinny4190]

Thanks for getting straight to it without needing a 5 minute intro filler. good idea of using a little bit of old oil to apply a layer on the new filter gasket before installing for a better seal. A thing i do want to mention (if not already known); sometimes when uninstalling the old oil filter, the gasket will detach/remain on the engine, so double check if it's still on the old filter after uninstalling. Nothing worse than finding out that there's a double gasket between the new filter and the engine.

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thank you for watching and for the tip it is much appreciated!

[@ImSafeonSite]

Thank you... I will definitely do this on my car next time.. 2017 Mazda3 GT

[@ricebike]

23 ~30 FT lbs for the drain plug. That's to properly seal that plug with enough tension on the crush washer. Miss the last part of starting the vehicle & just check for leaks at the filter and drain plug areas, just in case you're not detail oriented

[@NathanShattuckIsHere]

No kidding. My BIL didn’t realize that he’d misthreaded the drain plug on his wife’s Infinity SUV and it ended up costing him a whole engine. Better safe than sorry…

[@johntrunks]

Thanks for this video. Hadn't looked in depth but wondered where the oil filter was. Really helpful.

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thank you for watching! I’m glad it was helpful! Please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you!

[@waltersweet4595]

Please fill the oil filter before install

[@kookamunga2458]

The new crush washer is a waste of money . I used the same crush washer for 11 years and no oil leak .

[@5MinuteFixit]

Dave Schulz I tend to agree, I have a 10 pack of washers that I had so I just end up replacing it. Thanks for your comment!

[@aurvaroy6670]

Crush washers are cheap if you buy a pack of them instead of individually. I only replace them every other oil change. If I ever buy a used car and started my first oil change on it, I also replace it since I have no idea if it's new or old. If it's a new car I bought, then I'd reuse the existing washer until the next oil change

[@spaceballs4203]

No nonsense up to the point. Man you are a saint. Im fo sure liking and subscribing!!

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thank you very much I appreciate it!

[@aurvaroy6670]

I wouldn't use an open end wrench to loosen or tighten drain bolts, unless it's a flare nut wrench. Besides that, great video showing me what to expect when it's time for me to change oil on my Mazda3

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thanks for watching! I’m glad you found it helpful. Yes I agree about open end wrenches…I try to be very careful when using them not to round off a bolt head.

[@sanstress2632]

Simple and clear, great video bud.

[@christopherzobel357]

I thought the filter should have oil too, but u put it back empty...

[@aurvaroy6670]

I was gonna comment that until I found yours. Yeah, I always add some oil, even if the filter is installed sideways, so that the engine doesn't start dry

[@teggieguy]

Great no crap video. Thank you

[@5MinuteFixit]

I’m glad you found it helpful and were able to save yourself some money by not taking it to someone! Thank you for watching, be sure to check out my other snowblower maintenance videos if you are interested and consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you

[@robertoortiz447]

I would puncture a hole on the oil filter let it drain for a while then remove it, nice helpful vid thank u

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thanks for watching! Glad you found it helpful!

[@Nate-qc8kb]

Wait.. You don't have to remove the splash guard!? I gave up on trying to change my oil on my 10' Mazda 3 coz I couldn't get the splash guard off due to some broken push pins.

[@5MinuteFixit]

Nate Smith My Mazda has a cutout in the plastic right where the oil filter is, I’ve never had to remove anything to get to the filter. Please consider subscribing if this has helped you out! Thanks!

[@MyKonaRC]

I did the same thing for years with my 07 Mazda 3. Took off the splash guard everytime. (the big giant one) Sure I could have just opened the access panel but this way I was able to see the entire bottom of the engine bay if anything was leaking.

[@cyraxkb2kbailey681]

Mazda life zoom zoom mazda

[@alexangelakis8939]

It would be nice if you showed how the plastic cover came off

[@5MinuteFixit]

The plastic cover was missing from this vehicle when it was bought used.

[@adamrogers8624]

If you use a plastic cup to remove the oil filter all of the oil will go into the cup instead of on your hand.

[@Chavorrucosbarandgrill]

Great video, is there any possibility you can do a Fuel filter replacement video in the future?

[@5MinuteFixit]

Rodrigo Alvarez that is a possibility, I haven’t changed the fuel filter in my Mazda3 yet. Good idea for a video!

[@daoudaqtash9243]

There Mazda 3 don’t use a fuel filter.

[@soccerapple]

Thanks for the super easy how-to! Im new to the self maintenance game, and know almost zip. My 3GT is a 2010 as well and Im almost at 130k miles. Any particular high mileage oil you recommend?

[@5MinuteFixit]

soccerapple I think any decent full synthetic high mileage oil is fine. The most important thing In my opinion is doing regular oil changes and keeping up with regular maintenance. Thank you for watching! Check out my other Mazda3 videos as well!

[@karimnoellaifaoui6111]

Thanks for the video. it is recommend to change the oil how often? for mazda3 2010 108000km

[@5MinuteFixit]

Karim Noël Laïfaoui I believe the recommended oil change interval is 7500miles or 12000km. Thank you for watching!

[@sofiamelchert7578]

Check your owner's manual! Every car is different, and a slightly different model might have different specs. I also think it might vary by country?

[@josevalenzuela5011]

​@sofiamelchert7578 I don't have a owners manual I just bought a 2012 mazda 3 hatchback I touring and I'm used to oil life percentages like going down from 100% to 0% to -5% and so on but this is new to me I'm lost

[@kazem940]

I have a 2 litre Mazda 3. I poured 4.5 littes oil in engine and oil went up more than MAX in the stick. I want to pour 3.65 litres oil in engine to have a normal valume of oil. What do you think about it?

[@abhijitsravan]

Okay. Iam doing mine tomorrow but need to find know whats the oil filter wrench you are using ? And do I have to replace the washer for the sump plug every time I change the oil ? Hope I get a reply. Cheers

[@nikolasmunro6359]

Where did you get the replacement crush washer

[@wrr2112]

Why don't you use the box end of the wrench?

[@5MinuteFixit]

I probably should have but having done all previous oil changes on this car I knew that the bolt wasn’t over torqued and wasn’t in danger of being rounded off. Thank you for watching!

[@Warmsunset26]

Hello. Thank you for your sharing . Could you please tell me what SIZE your cup oil filter wrench is that you are using ?

[@codyogozalek228]

My Mazda has a 15mm drain plug is yours stock or aftermarket? Well done video.

[@5MinuteFixit]

That's interesting that yours is 15mm, my drain plug is stock and 17mm, I've owned the car since new. Thanks for the compliment on the video! If the video helped you out please consider subscribing, Thanks!

[@codyogozalek228]

@@5MinuteFixit the video only really helped until 0:24 then I got lost looking for the other 2mm. Ill subscribe though!

[@5MinuteFixit]

LOL, Thanks!

[@leslie7872]

Maybe yours is a 2.5

[@rocklife5803]

Thank you very good video

[@5MinuteFixit]

RockLife thank you for watching!

[@BlawbSaget]

thank you so much!

[@rogerdodge8570]

thanks for the video, do you need to lower car to refill oil and check level, thanks , i am subbed

[@5MinuteFixit]

In a perfect world yes but as long as the car is reasonably level you should be ok. Thank you for watching, I'm glad it was helpful! Please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven't already! Thank you!

[@kj2775kj]

Hi, can I know the height of car ramp? I am not sure if the ramp would scratch the bottom of my Mazda 3 front bumper?

[@GeorgiePorgieGmail]

2017 is 8mm allen socket $7 auto zone

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thanks for the heads up! This will help others with newer 3’s.

[@tripmcneely7360]

Anyone know the precise size and material of the crust washer for the oil nut i.e. copper, aluminum ect.. ?? Guys at autozone say they're universal sold a rubber gasket somehow I don't think it's the right one.

[@WeeSleeket]

When you checked the dipstick, wasn't the oil level over the max fill? Wouldn't that be bad for the engine?

[@5MinuteFixit]

I agree it’s hard to read these Mazda dipsticks. It was filled up to the line. Thank you for watching!

[@attilavidacs24]

Can you re use the crush washer or does that need to be replaced too?

[@preetmeenu3316]

From where I can get that moving spanner and what is the name of that to open filter the one in which you put spanner into that black 1 to open filter what is the name of that can you plz mention the name plzzzzzzzz

[@lromeroyt]

Can anyone tell me what is the synthetic filter reference for synthetic oil? Thanks

[@vanderloo1978]

Where do you purchase the new "crush" washer for the drain plug?

[@5MinuteFixit]

I believe I have a link in the video description for the washer. Thank you for watching, I’m glad it was helpful! Please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you!

[@Humanityfirst-bw9xg]

Plz mention the spanner you use for opening the engine oil drain and for oil filter

[@5MinuteFixit]

The spanner I used for the drain bolt is a 17mm and the oil filter wrench (spanner) I used is linked in the video description below. Thank you for watching and please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you!

[@carljr.99]

How reliable are the Mazda 3's? I've been looking at one for a daily driver. I found some that are 2010-2011, but they 100-150k miles.

[@5MinuteFixit]

CWEJ_ 99 my 2010 with 93k has been pretty trouble free, I’ve only really done brakes, oil changes, a transmission fluid change and belts. The only issue I’ve had was a little uneven tire wear.

[@5MinuteFixit]

Forgot about front struts replaced. Mine will be for sale soon, I need a larger car for family.

[@carljr.99]

@@5MinuteFixit Do you think ones with over 100k miles are still reliable?

[@5MinuteFixit]

CWEJ_ 99 For the most part yes but in my opinion nothing beats a old Corolla, I had an ‘06 with 220k miles with the original clutch and the only thing I replaced other than normal wear items was a cv joint. I sold it at that point and it was still running great.

[@carljr.99]

@@5MinuteFixit I gotcha

[@leeroyg2168]

No oil reset?

[@5MinuteFixit]

Leeroy G my car does not have a maintenance required light, is that what you are referring to?

[@josevalenzuela5011]

​@@5MinuteFixithello I just bought 2012 mazda 3 hatchback I touring and I'm used to seeing oil life percentages to do oil changes I'm used to 100% to 50% to 0% and so on but this is new It didn't come with the owners manual

[@elianeeliane4955]

What’s the size of oil filter wrunch

[@MokhlisAbderrahim]

👍

[@5MinuteFixit]

MokhlisAbderrahim thanks for watching!

[@McMillanxXx]

How big of oil pan would you recommend

[@5MinuteFixit]

I would get one that holds 8 quarts, that way you have a little extra room if you need it for another vehicle. Thank you for watching!

[@Chopliferoc]

How big of a bucket should I need

[@Chopliferoc]

To catch all the oil

[@5MinuteFixit]

@@Chopliferoc one that holds at least 5 quarts...thank you for watching!

[@TheBencowher]

Is this the skyscrive?

[@5MinuteFixit]

No it’s the 2.0i touring

[@mehdirezaei5469]

4litr or 4.3???

[@lidiaojeda6628]

4.2

[@NewDemons666]

That FRAM filter though 🤢

[@FuckingGolems]

The oil filter on my car was stuck, couldn't get it out with all my effort. So much so that I dented it while trying to do so. Had to hammer a screwdriver through it.

[@5MinuteFixit]

I’m glad you found a way to get it off, sometimes vehicle maintenance can be frustrating but also rewarding at the same time! Thank you for watching and please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank You!