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    Question 2018 mazda 3 with car fax oil change gaps, should I be concerned?

    Hey just bought a 2018 mazda3 with 66k km from a VW dealership that someone traded in, that has some service gaps on carfax. They've put on new tires and did an oil change and done safety inspection there before selling it to me, but I'm wondering if I should take it to a mazda dealership or private garage for them to do another look over and change engine and cabin air filters since the car is at 66k km. What do you folks think the next step should be. I just drive it until next oil change and then take it to a dealer for air filters change and an oil change, or take it straight from VW dealer to Mazda to see if they missed something?

    0-33k in a year with no oil changes
    then regular oil changes every 6 months
    then a 3 year gap 25k km driven with no records of oil changes.

    https://vhr.carfax.ca/?id=jyobZBV4b9...istory-section

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    Default Re: 2018 mazda 3 with car fax oil change gaps, should I be concerned?

    Was the car new in 2017 when registered and will 0KMs? Was the car demo with Km aalready on it

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    Default Re: 2018 mazda 3 with car fax oil change gaps, should I be concerned?

    If its is really bothering you, just take it in right away to your personal mechanic and have the oil and filters changed. I would also suggest checking the coolant seeing it is five years old. Also have them inspect your suspension and brakes. Check your manual on the brake inspection schedule.

    Peace of mind and may catch something the VW dealer missed.


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    Default Re: 2018 mazda 3 with car fax oil change gaps, should I be concerned?

    Double post for unknown reason.
    Last edited by Flagrum_3; 05-31-2022 at 10:33 AM.

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    Default Re: 2018 mazda 3 with car fax oil change gaps, should I be concerned?

    Quote Originally Posted by Janvi View Post
    Advances in engine technology over the years have made it possible for you to go 5,000 to 7,500 miles before needing an oil change. If your car uses synthetic oil, you can go for even longer between oil changes: 10,000 to 15,000 miles
    I would not go longer
    Advances in Engine Tech means tighter fitting, less gaps , less blow by, higher oil pressure with higher compression (hotter running and more stress) on lighter components essentially requiring better, higher temp resistance , thinner more slippery oil.
    New engines more HP per Liter displacement. Now does that not mean your engine works harder to produce more than on older less HP engine.

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