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neo3639
12-18-2008, 11:21 PM
I am thinking of changing the motor oil by myself.

But I couldn't decide which oil filter should I purchase from canadiantire. :loco

It is a 2004 Mazda 3 GT 2.3L

Thanks!
aris
12-18-2008, 11:32 PM
i personaly would buy it from the dealer...once my car comes off warrenty i will be changing it my self and i will be buy my oil filters from the dealer.
x_o_k_x
12-18-2008, 11:43 PM
CT doesnt carry our oil filters fot GT model and its a catridge type. Only mazda dealer has them
queens49
12-19-2008, 12:13 AM
CT doesnt carry our oil filters fot GT model and its a catridge type. Only mazda dealer has them

That's not true, I know for a fact that Parts Source carries them.
FLIPDADY
12-19-2008, 12:30 AM
Do a 2.0 spin-on conversion and you're set.
neo3639
12-19-2008, 12:47 AM
Is there any Mazda dealers in downtown area? And how much is it from the dealer?
FLIPDADY
12-19-2008, 01:07 AM
Is there any Mazda dealers in downtown area? And how much is it from the dealer?
Well the only dealer that is in downtown Toronto is Downtown Mazda. Where do you live? MOT is midtown.

Costs about $60 plus tax for the parts.
Malcolm991
12-19-2008, 06:37 AM
Erinmills does it for $40 plus tax, 15 minute drive to save a bit of money!
lightingwhite32008.5
12-19-2008, 10:49 AM
my cars a 2.0 but i got a quaker state oil filter, from canadian tire and it fitted ...
condor888000
12-19-2008, 12:59 PM
Different filters. 2.0L is a spin on while the 2.3L is a cartridge type. You open the filter housing, remove the cartridge and replace. That's what Flipdady was talking about the conversion to spin on from cartridge.
neo3639
12-20-2008, 12:23 PM
Well the only dealer that is in downtown Toronto is Downtown Mazda. Where do you live? MOT is midtown.

Costs about $60 plus tax for the parts.

What does it include?
mazda lover
12-20-2008, 02:51 PM
I am thinking of changing the motor oil by myself.

But I couldn't decide which oil filter should I purchase from canadiantire. :loco

It is a 2004 Mazda 3 GT 2.3L

Thanks!

if you decide not to do the conversion to a spin on filter be careful when changing the cartridge type oil filter, if you over tighten the plastic housing it might crack leaving you to lose oil. I think you need a special tool also to unscrew the bolt that holds the plastic housing also a torque wrench so you don't over tight or under tight. The conversion to a spin on makes it easier to change the oil etc.