120k service for 2005 M3 2.3L
Ok, so I just sort of inherited a 2005 Mazda3, 2.3L.
I don't think its every really had maintenance done to it besides oil/brakes/tires. It seems to be runny great, but I'm sure I need to get it into the shop for some standard stuff. I don't really want to just trust what a mechanic will tell me, so what specifically should I ask for them to do/look at? So far I have this list: Change spark plugs Change Engine coolant Change fuel filter Inspect drive belt tension Inspect all belts and hoses (should I be more specific?) Inspect exhaust system & heat shields Inspect brake lines/hoses and connections Inspect Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel bearing axial play Inspect Driveshaft dust boots Tighten Bolts and nuts on chassis and body Am I missing anything? Also, roughly what am I looking to pay for all of this? Thanks in advance for any advice |
look in the service manual, but I think you got all the major things to check. i'm sure your due for shocks & struts, timing belt, maybe an air filter too.
if its the original belt, just change it - 5years is a while & 120k is a long time for a belt. If its an automatic, change the fluid & filter. no driveshaft - but cv jounts :) they should be able to quote you, if you tell them they do the work it may be a cheaper inspection cost. total may hit $1k if they replace shocks, struts (then align it), belts, plus the items you identified for them to change. |
Plugs & Wires, Both Cabin (inside) and Air Box filters (under hood), Coolant flush, and Oil Change and check the brakes...then id say your set. Might be at max...$500 (depending on if you went with OEM parts and DIY or slightly more if you went with aftermarket and through somone else doing the work. Either way, i think thats almost average miles for an 05....in this day in age where people are driving more. Down the road i would check the tires and do an alignmet (check wear and tear first)
There is a converter/adapter to switch out the canister/cartridge style filter to a screw on style specifically for the 2.3's Definately a MUST HAVE, if it has not currently been done yet. Do a internet search for one. Other then that, drive the thing, these cars...for the most part have been rock solid. |
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