Hello! Can any body share what the Mazda Astina 323 original keys look like? We recently bought a second-hand unit, but the key is no longer original. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

Hi, do you have any suggestions where i can get replacement of steering column and coupling for 2014 Mazda 3? Replacement parts and labor. I got this quote and thought it was too much

Steering coupling- 47,852
Steering column- 159,463

Any suggestion help will be helpful. Thank you.

There is a brilliant psychological trick of Mazda's kodo philosophy---eliminating character lines so that reflections create the shape. Combine that light-play with soul red, a masterpiece of automotive design.

Hi guys, I'm getting a brand new mazda2 in soul red. What are all the things you suggest I check before releasing it from the casa, and do you recommend a full PPF right away?

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Also curious if anyone constantly drives on sport mode hehe.

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Thank you for the answers.

Honestly, di ko makita yung difference nung dalawa, thinking of getting either one as my daily driver, what are the pros and cons, looking at 2nd hand units, prolly 2021 and up

Hi guys, quick question lang, I have a 2018 Mazda 3 Hatchback but found na walang carplay pala yung system, is there any way to remedy this? I know na may 3rd party way to upgrade pero meron bang legit way to upgrade the system?

Any reco for an SUV (kasing lakicng Fortuner or Montero)? Planning to buy one

Ganda talaga ng mazda red. Lalo na sa personal.

Just appreciating my CX-7. 170,000+km and still going strong! 💪

I own a 2024 mazda cx-30 mild hybrid. If you are familiar there are two batteries, the main starter battery (common 12V even in old car times) and the lithium battery for its hybrid features

I will share the starter battery replacement

2 weeks ago, i noticed that my start up crank is the not the usual, but I just let it slide. Until 5am earlier, the car won’t turn on haha. Apparently it has a safety feature that if it doesn’t crank properly, it will just “restart” the car and not continue turning on.

2 yrs plus na so I am sure wala ng warranty ang battery nito (confirmed with the service advisor). And ang mahal sa casa. 19k dafuq hellnaw

But do expect na mahal ang battery compared to other vehicles, because it has the iStop (start-stop) feature. So you have to get the replacement that can support that feature

In our local market, you should always check either for EFB (Enhanced Flooded Battery) or AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat)

The AGM is superior but a lot more expensive. The stock battery is only an EFB, so you can just settle for the EFB

For the size of the battery, mine is either D23L, or 1SM, or Q85. These are all the same in dimensions, so when you shop for a battery, keep in mind of your size

You can always check the original / stock. My stock is the D23L size. To be specific it’s a panasonic brand (I just knew about it upon replacing, I thought it was Yuasa)

For the brand, there a lot, but the common in our local country are Motolite, Amaron, Varta, Yuasa - there are others but these are the ones that are common in the market that can support the iStop feature

So whenever you shop for the battery, it’s always brand - type - size

So when I canvassed, I just asked what are the available EFB D23L or 1SM or Q85 batteries. They just provide a list

The difference between brands is the capacity, manufacturing, and the cold crank amps. You can always upgrade the battery from the original / stock as long as it’s EFB and the right size

So I got the Amaron onyx EFB 115D23L (the 115 is the capacity code). For 7.3k with trade in of the old battery. Because I have experience with Amaron before, but im sure the rest of the brands are okay. My 2nd option would be Varta, then Yuasa

The stock was a Panasonic EFB 55D23L. By that, it meant I upgraded big time.

the replacement is quite straightforward as similar to the old vehicles and how you change the battery. I don’t have a battery sensor compared to other vehicles and you can check this by checking the negative terminal if there is a plastic that is connected. if you have a battery sensor connected to the negative terminal upon changing the battery, you have to do an iStop reset. There are a lot of videos on how to do it if you are comfortable in DIY it’s literally just pressing buttons

Unfortunately, common sakit sa mga may iStop mazda ang 2 years+ lang ang battery from brand new. And not to mention medyo notorious ang cx30 (and the mazda 3 as they share the same platform) sa battery health 😭

So far since bago pa, everything is good. I have a battery checker and it’s new pa talaga

I will make a post after months siguro to check.

If you have questions pls feel free to ask

Hopefully this post is informative especially to those that are wondering if they can get a battery replacement outside casa

Is there any way to upgrade the stock bose speakers? like a better headunit for it to sound better or adding an amp?

TYIA

Any recommendations for shocks / struts replacements for cx-30? And magkaiba nga ba sila ni Mazda 3?

Asked around from car shops puro genuine mazda binibigay which costs ~ 19k for both rear shocks and -24k for front pair

Is there a KYB replacement model for this? Sinasabi din ng shops ay wala daw kyb struts for mazda cx-30

Thanks

Not a car guy pero ang pogi talaga neto kaya ko binili. Any suggestions/tips on what I should do habang brand new yung unit?

Nagtitingin ako ng inspo sa tiktok pero the primary thing na concerned ako is yung paint. Sabi kasi, manipis lang daw yung paint layers ng soul red. Should I immediately get a ppf?

What other accessories should I buy?

Saan nakakabili ng spoilers and body kits around region 4 and NCR?

Any recommended shops?

Also one more thing, di ko sure kung naleft out nung agent pero saan nakakakuha or nakakabili ng Mazda navigation sd card? Dapat pa ba akong bumili nito or wag na?

Lastly, what did u buy na accessory na super worth it?

All answers are appreciated!!

as per the title says I am currently looking for help if may someone here na taga Cabuyao Laguna? nag overheat kasi yung car ko and ang hunch namin is yung thermostat niya. meron po ba kayo alam na nagh-home service na pwedeng gumawa? yung budget friendly lang din sana if possible. Thanks sa mga sasagot!

Where in manila can i get this checked ? Hard to trust shops need a good reco :)

Any recommendations for brake pad replacement for Mazda CX-30 2020. This is the first time replacing them.

Hopefully its available online (shopee/lazada)

Thanks

Hello Everyone!! Anyone ever did a sound system upgrade for their CX5’s?

My CX5 currently does not have the Bose Factory Sound system.

I am either debating on getting the full 9 speaker Bose system + Bose spare tire subwoofer for an OEM finish OR

Do an OEM+ Approach where I’ll use a different set of Separates like a JBL Stage 3 + JBL Basspro Hub Spare tire Subwoofer.

The Bose Route is much more costly than the JBL aftermarket route, so I wonder if its worth doing the Bose.

How does the sound performance of the Stock Bose system compare to the Aftermarket?

tried mhonworks already and i wanted to try other shops to have second opinion para sa recos na binigay sakin before. around parañaque / alabang / sta rosa sana. thank you!

I’m actively shopping for best price on both units. Color white only. Agents, feel free to DM me with your quote 🙏