hello, i just picked up a used 2006 mazda 3 with the 2.3l engine. I am going to just drive it this winter how it is just to get a feel for it and see if I can notice any issues and then early next year when the weather gets better, I am planning to do all the maintenance needed for 150,000 km. The reason I want to do it all at once rather then one by one is because I want and need this car to be reliable so I dont have time for it to break down etc etc. the past owner doesnt really know about the maintnenace info since hes not a car guy at all. I checked the car fax for my vehicle and it seems like it recently he had the automatic transmission serviced which i assume means new fluid and filter, it got new power steering, new brake fluid and new brakes, new air filter. So i know i will be fine for all the fluids. I did some short research and it seems like I will probably have to change the following but looking for feedback or if im missing anything
(just changed both belts and the tensioner this weekend)
1. Spark plugs and wires? or just the plugs? - have to check them tho because maybe they were changed in the past 1-2 years
2. Water pump and new coolant?
3. i believe the alternator is making a whine so i will have to check that before i decide to replace it
4. all the o2 sensors?
5. clean the maf/throttle body
6. fuel filter?
7. something about a thermostat? what is that?
let me know if i am missing anything or if any of the top arent necessary mainteance
ill probably order all of the stuff from rockauto, any recommendations for brands?
thx a ton!