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[quote=wkc5657,Mar 7 2017, 03:38 PM]

a machine to filter out the dirt? where can i find such services bro?

i do change every 20k coz im used to it.. last change is my 1st 20k, i know they say its a lifetime thing but i did it anyways like my other previously own cars. i must admit there is a difference.

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Need to go to workshops specialising in transmission service, normal workshops usually also send to these specialist for difficult transmission jobs. Can google around.

One of them is : http://www.facebook.com/SATautotransmissions

The change interval is up to individual liking, although my opinion of changing it at 20k is quite wasteful. But if you're happy, that's more important because you're the one driving the car

hi guys,every 20km changing ATF ,also change the ATF filter?

This post has been edited by liamlain: Mar 8 2017, 11:55 AM

As i commented earlier, no need to change so early, but if you want to, no harm doing that.

Usually change the filter together.

ya,used to change every 20km....
but never change the ATF filter,nxt sc should change the filter too
thanks

Pm pls.

honestly i really dont know that ATF got filter hahahah

thanks for the infos bro

Remember also to replace gasket.

Why don't you guys just trust what the SC tells you that there is no need to change the ATF for life? They are guaranteeing the car for 5 years and I'm sure they have taken into account local driving conditions. Not to say that there are no traffic jams and start stop traffic overseas.

the gasket need to order separate also?or come with filter together?

well my SC guy told me if can change every 30k.. not sure we get 5 years warranty but its mileage dependent.. besides some of us uses the car very frequently, besides we havent taken into account the way one drive. when i change my ATF oil at the milage of 20k. the ATF is already turned dark brown.. good call for me then..

It is separate, but usually change it to assure from leaks. Although experienced mechanics do sometimes change the gasket in alternate intervals. But to be safe, always fluid + filter + gasket.

Colour change is not the definite indicator. Engine oil also turn darker after 1 week fresh fill.

To give some perspective towards fully synthetic ATF, i'll reference against what i read before on Hyundai/Kia's version. The Korean's 6 speeder is also considered as "lifetime". That means, no need to change. I know someone driving with such a unit for 200k+ km, but got some weird behaviour once in a while although didn't cause the driver concern. The australian side service advice did have a special clause saying something like due to the harsher environmental conditions, the transmission fluid change interval is set at 100k km.

Although different formulations take into account, the korean 6 speeder is also fully synthetic type fluid. So, i believe the ball park number around 100k km for ATF change is sufficient; 60k if you're overly cautious; 80k for somewhere in between, which I personally target to.

This post has been edited by wkc5657: Mar 8 2017, 02:31 PM

hey guys, would changing rims and bumper void the warranty.? lets say, change to after market rims but within the same specs as the OEM rims.?

you definitely have a point there but it really depends on how u use the car. i rather have fresh oil in my tranny given the way i drive rather than one which might last till a "lifetime", a vague definition given by them.

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This post has been edited by peterwong88: Mar 9 2017, 04:00 PM

I just came back from the Svc Center Federal highway. My car is 15k Mileage, 1yr 7 months.
Was told the same thing, need to pay for the batt as warranty only 1 yr or 20k.

Firstly i have been using istop for only 20% of my total time as i usually off it.
My car only 15k mileage, hardly use istop, and now battery weak/low.

Svc center asking me to change for 500+ after the discount.

i said NO. why should i change... totally waste of money and no savings benefit from it.

LOL,

I feel for u but eventually.. you'll need to change the battery, its either by the SC or outside.. once it dies, you wont be able to move the car.. I guess u can get those power banks tat can start a car - but tat's a short term solution only...

but arent the istop and car batt two seperate batteries that work independently?
im still able to start my car without issues although the istop light is orange blinking and warning sign logo is out.

WHat if i permanently want istop disabled without a batt?

I dont see a point of needing to change the istop battery to only manually disable the feature everytime i start my car.

Sorry,

Not familiar wif new mazda engines.. but my understanding is its a heftier battery tat handles the stop/start tingy hence the price [ since say a myvi's cost only wat 150/- .. ]
My wife drives a jazz hybrid n its stop/start system is powered by the hybrid battery - starting the car engine uses the regular battery, thou'.. n tat battery lasted a good 3 years [ changed it cos they=SC techs say it was getting weak - prbbly can last a coupla mths more.. ]