i dont like the oil from sc, if not for their free oil and warranty i also wont go back there

actually after service can just go to your own workshop and ask them change to your preferred engine oil

i like Torco SR-1, i use it on my vios previously, can really feel the difference compare to other vios, but havent try it on my m3 yet

There are 2 choices bro..

At first I read members say topup 1xx can upgrade fully.

Then I visit SC, I requested for Fully EO, the topup amount is 2xx.

The clarification is, 1xx is 5W-40, 2xx is 5W-30. Hence, I give up. Never expect to be 2xx. Better go outside workshop and do it.

Wa....very rich lor....after service, drain out clean oil and change to another engine oil....might as well don't go service centre at all right

Look, Shell oil is actually quite decent. They do genuinely have the whole upstream and downstream of petroleum products and you can't deny that they have lots of expertise and hardwares (like a full blown gas to liquid plant). Shell maybe bread and butter brand, but the base oil is highly likely their own formulation, unlike those boutique brands that still need to buy from oil blenders/OEMs (like shell or some other similar company).

Torco is nice, I don't deny that, but not worth the extra buck for daily driving, unless you want something very specific from the performance of the oil. The only quibble i have with the choice of the free oil is that Mazda Malaysia chose an older formulation when newer formulation is available. Just go check out shell petrol station and see their HX7 is different although they sometimes do sell the older one alongside the newer one.

If you want serious performance, go add in 0W20 oil (or lower if you can find), you'll feel how rev happy your engine becomes...

This post has been edited by wkc5657: Apr 18 2016, 11:33 PM

Just collected the car last Friday. M3HS. 1st 10 mins after driving the car from showroom already noticed:

1. Front lower arm 'tuktuk' sound going over speed hump
2. Clunking sound coming from the rear side (something like light zinc metal sound making contact to chassis/other exterior metal parts) when going over uneven road.. Already check spare tyres, Jack, tools all in secured position.

Will the SC be able to assist this issue when I send the car during 1st 1000km service? I hope they won't give any BS excuse (by looking at customer's complaints over social media) not to fix this kind of issue. How's the Mazda procedure for sending in the car? Can just walk-in or have to set an appointment?

This post has been edited by sabelt: Apr 19 2016, 02:30 AM

Shell original engine oil is decent, but there are so many snake oil out there something you just don't know which one is ori and fake, sometimes having full range of petrol product doesn't justify it's quality

Torco is good but price is at the high side, it got what I look for that the other engine oil can't give me

There are actually a few member who did go out and drain the oil then pour in their preferred oil after service, this way they won't void their car warranty

Have use to drain out the free oil from 1st service and pour in Royal Purple 5w30 right after service (not more than 20km)...Keep the old oil and use in my wira..

Ahhh...sounds like what i am experiencing. My HS is 2.5 weeks now...started getting those sounds within a few days of collecting the car. Gonna do my 1st service this Thursday and will highlight to the SC.

I think best you make an appointment with the SC, just to make sure you get a slot. If you walk-in, they might busy for the day and you would've wasted your time etc.

I'm probably the odd one out.. Am getting an M3 Hatchback soon

Anything I should look out for upon delivery?

Congrats...the hatch is sexy. Love those exposed twin tail pipes but sadly for the Sedan, it is hidden behind the bumper

Just the usual checks on delivery:

1. Even paint job
2. Consistent panel gaps
3. Power windows work
4. Door handles not sticky
5. Start up the car and listen to the engine for unusual noises
6. Check the interior for any damage / torn seats
7. Lights working etc
8. All manuals/service booklets/tools are in the car

Take your time to go through the car before signing the acceptance form. The SA shouldn't rush you into it...its your money going into this car

This post has been edited by Rubz77: Apr 19 2016, 11:31 AM

There's a delivery document that you need to sign off, there's a list of things, just follow it. Then take it for a short ride before you sign the delivery form.

Also take a close look at all the rims and check whether got scratches. I found out mine too late after taking delivery

Just hope that the day of delivery is not a rainy day.

Deciding between Mazda3 and the new civic.

Is this rattling noise thing a common issue with the M3 CKDs?

Wait for the new civic only decide la....

Words are merely words here, what is most important is that you go see/touch/taste/feel/smell/test drive both cars. You can go test drive some distance to see whether the rattling irritates you or not.

Im deciding on new civic and M3 too.. only interested with 1.5 Turbo. but heard the price near to 140k. if is true then is too expensive. M3 still a better choice. hopefully actual is below 130k.. haha

Hi guys, I'm new here. I own a 2010 Mazda 3 (2.0) CBU model.

My car has reached 200K mileage and needs some major servicing but I'm trying to avoid going to Authorised Mazda Service Centers as they would cost a bomb. So, I was searching the forum for some reliable 3rd party workshops but could not find any postings.

Could someone please guide me? I live in Puchong so I'm ok if the workshop is around Puchong/Subang/PJ areas.

One more thing, is it advisable to go to a 3rd party workshop or should I stick with Authorised Mazda Service Centers?

Thank you in advance.

Hi guys. Just got my M3 HS today. So many stickers! Have to slowly tear. Hope hiu all can welcome me to the club!

This post has been edited by tolorati: Apr 19 2016, 07:00 PM

not much rattling sound, better than some car that got door alignment problem or aircon fan problem

we have the front lower arm problem that cause some sound in suspension, but seems like not every owner kena this

if you ask me to choose between m3 and civic, i still go for m3, i like to give lame reason like "i prefer torque converter more than CVT, if DCT is not within my budget"
go outside service la, sc is very expensive, i do have my trusted workshop in bandar sunway can recommend you

you sure drive the car a lot, 200k in 6 years

you can join m3 skyactiv club in FB here
https://www.facebook.com/groups/mazda3skyactivmalaysia

i'm not the admin though

Thanks for the tips! I hope they can rectify our problems

bought my spoiler from taobao, the color difference is very noticeable under certain angle and lightning condition, should have get a black color instead

perhaps cheap thing no good thing

it only cost me less than RM100 included shipment and painting

maybe you order wrong? look abit like blue reflex

ya it does look like blue, but that's only at certain angle, when see from afar see it look grey

meteor grey is confusing to my eyes, when i park in my basement parking lot it look like dark grey, when drive under bright sun it look light grey with slightly brown tint