2009 V6 Oil Filter Deliciousness - Mazda 6 Forums : Mazda 6 / Mazda Atenza Forum

glacierzoomer · 10-07-2008, 05:42 PM

So I am coming up to 1,000 miles and my first oil change is on my mind. I put my car up on the ramps to check out what I'll be working with. I exclaimed a "Woo Hoo!" when I saw under my car.

Look at the deliciousness of the placement of the oil filter. No more contorting your body to manuever around the exhaust manifold and reach "way" up to the filter. Now the filter is right there! Nothing in the way at all. Mazda did at least one thing right on the exterior of the car. Hehe. I just thought I'd share that Mazda was definitely thinking in that respect.

brainbasher · 10-07-2008, 06:35 PM

Good to see, should make changing the oil alot easier.

xtmesisx · 10-07-2008, 06:37 PM

that seems more....vulnerable.

glacierzoomer · 10-07-2008, 06:40 PM

QUOTE (Brainbasher @ Oct 7 2008, 06:35 PM)

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Good to see, should make changing the oil alot easier.[/b]

Heck ya. Did you see the first gen's location?

Not terribly fun.

QUOTE (xtmesisx @ Oct 7 2008, 06:37 PM)

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that seems more....vulnerable.[/b]

That thought crossed my mind too. Let's stick with easy deliciousness. Lol.

xtmesisx · 10-07-2008, 06:48 PM

QUOTE (glacierzoomer @ Oct 7 2008, 06:40 PM)

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That thought crossed my mind too. Let's stick with easy deliciousness. Lol.[/b]

LOL. sure thing.

Mazda Gremlyn · 10-18-2008, 12:54 AM

I have to say I agree with the vulnerability. Is there no skid plate in the way to protect it?

dfw6er · 10-18-2008, 02:09 AM

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I have to say I agree with the vulnerability. Is there no skid plate in the way to protect it?[/b]

From her 2nd picture, it doesn't look like the filter's sticking out that far, which is good. And anything big enough to do big-time damage to the filter is going to really fuck up the oil pan, anyway.

Mz6GreyGhost · 10-18-2008, 10:30 AM

I like it! Looks like I'll be able to do my own oil changes again.

Can you get a pic of where the drain plug is? Also, is it possible to sneak under the car without ramps to reach both the filter and the plug?

glacierzoomer · 10-18-2008, 10:43 AM

QUOTE (dfw6er @ Oct 18 2008, 02:09 AM)

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From her 2nd picture, it doesn't look like the filter's sticking out that far, which is good. And anything big enough to do big-time damage to the filter is going to really fuck up the oil pan, anyway.[/b]

Good point.

QUOTE (Mz6GreyGhost @ Oct 18 2008, 10:30 AM)

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I like it! Looks like I'll be able to do my own oil changes again.

Can you get a pic of where the drain plug is? Also, is it possible to sneak under the car without ramps to reach both the filter and the plug?[/b]

PM'd for drain plug pic. I think the car is too low to get under without ramps. I didn't even try; I immediately put it up on the ramps. I can try crawling under the car later.

Mz6GreyGhost · 10-18-2008, 10:49 AM

QUOTE (glacierzoomer @ Oct 18 2008, 10:43 AM)

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I can try crawling under the car later.

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Can you get pics of that too?

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glacierzoomer Rally Racer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: State College, PA Posts: 1,047 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	So I am coming up to 1,000 miles and my first oil change is on my mind. I put my car up on the ramps to check out what I'll be working with. I exclaimed a "Woo Hoo!" when I saw under my car. Look at the deliciousness of the placement of the oil filter. No more contorting your body to manuever around the exhaust manifold and reach "way" up to the filter. Now the filter is right there! Nothing in the way at all. Mazda did at least one thing right on the exterior of the car. Hehe. I just thought I'd share that Mazda was definitely thinking in that respect. __________________ Aurora aka '09 Mazda6 GT, V6, remote start soon to come, sangria red w/spoiler hotness '08 Suzuki Boulevard C 50, grey and grey My 6 spoil(ed) me. Boy do I miss her. <strike>Serenity aka '05 M6s sport 5 door, glacier silver, ATX, remote start</strike> stolen RIP

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brainbasher Learners License Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Good to see, should make changing the oil alot easier. __________________ 09 V6 6 kona blue Virginia Cheapfart

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xtmesisx Mazda Guru Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Brunswick, NJ Posts: 3,189 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Groans: 0 Groaned at 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: 0 reviews	that seems more....vulnerable. __________________ this is my MAZDAGREMLYN sig.

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Mazda Gremlyn Administrator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 7,194 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I have to say I agree with the vulnerability. Is there no skid plate in the way to protect it? __________________ 2004 Mazda6s MTX: Injen/CP-E Tunable, Espelier Lowering Springs, Racing Beat Sway Bars, 6gunrocket endlinks 1988 323 GTX: It LIVES!!

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Mz6GreyGhost Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 3,686 Thanks: 4 Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I like it! Looks like I'll be able to do my own oil changes again. Can you get a pic of where the drain plug is? Also, is it possible to sneak under the car without ramps to reach both the filter and the plug? __________________ “A republican stands up in congress and says 'I GOT A REALLY BAD IDEA!!' and the democrat stands up after him and says 'AND I CAN MAKE IT SHITTIER!!'” - Lewis Black

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