My 30,000 service is coming up due in another month or two. I wonder what dealers/shops people have used for this and what your experience was like? Doug's Lynnwood Mazda (where I bought my car) is terrible and also want $460 for the service (per their site anyways)!!! I don't want to go back for the 30K service (bad service and bad price...).

How much have you paid? Where did you get it done at? Should I ONLY use a Mazda dealer for this checkup?

Thanks all,
Scott

 

You could buy all the stuff for pretty cheap. Are you doing plugs and coils or just fluids? It is always less to do it yourself or have someone help you.

 

I don't have the time nor equipment to do it myself

I honestly don't know if I need to do the plugs and coils, how do I know? Any other suggestions out there?

 

My plugs were to the nubs at 18000 miles (misfired and had to change them out), but that was with 6 track days. Mazda recomends changing the plugs at 30K I think, and through Mazda the plugs are $50 a piece.

 

OEM coils are only good for approx. 30k. You should at least replace your coils, wires, and plugs along with fluids. I would recommend installing an aftermarket coil and plug set such as the ones sold by BHR. They last longer and are more efficient than the OEM coils and plugs. Although Mazda made an excellent car mechanically, they did short shot on the coils. Install the aftermarket ones and your car will be much happier!

 

So should I buy the aftermarket parts, then bring my car in for the 30k service and give them the aftermarket parts to install?

 

No. Mazda will not like that. Where do you live at? Maybe someone on here could help you do it. It wouldn't take very long.

 

I live in Mountlake Terrace (between Seattle and Everett)

 

buy either just plugs, or the BHR ignition (includes coils, wires, and plugs for a little more), and we'll install it for you. well i will anyway. haha. i have tools and have done it before a few times so it's no prob.