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2018 Mazda Mazda3 parts
Common replacement parts for the 2018 Mazda Mazda3, what usually wears out, a general maintenance schedule, and where to shop. Parts can differ by engine, trim and build date, so confirm fitment with your VIN before you buy.
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Brakes
- Front Brake Pads
- Rear Brake Pads
- Front Brake Rotors
- Rear Brake Rotors
- Front Brake Caliper
- Brake Master Cylinder
Ignition & Starting
Electrical & Charging
Cooling
Belts & Pulleys
Engine
Fuel System
Air Intake & Turbo
Maintenance
Exhaust & Emissions
Sensors & Modules
Steering
Suspension
Drivetrain & Axles
Heating & A/C
Lighting
Body & Exterior
General maintenance schedule
These are common starting intervals, not a factory schedule for your engine. Your owner's manual always wins.
| Engine oil & filter | Every 5,000 miles or 6 months Use the oil grade and spec in your owner's manual. Some engines allow longer. |
|---|---|
| Tire rotation | Every 7,500 miles or 6 months Also a good time to check tread depth and pressures. |
| Brake inspection | Every 12,000 miles or 1 year Pads, rotors, lines and fluid level. |
| Cabin air filter | Every 15,000 miles or 1 year Sooner if the airflow smells musty or feels weak. |
| Engine air filter | Every 20,000 miles or 2 years Sooner on dusty or gravel roads. |
| Wiper blades | Every 1 year |
| 12V battery test | Every 3 years Most 12V batteries last 3 to 5 years. Test before winter. |
| Brake fluid flush | Every 30,000 miles or 2 years Brake fluid absorbs moisture over time. |
| Spark plugs | Every 60,000 miles Iridium or platinum plugs often go 100,000 miles. Check the manual. |
| Transmission fluid | Every 60,000 miles Interval varies a lot by transmission. Check the manual. |
| Coolant flush | Every 60,000 miles or 5 years Some long-life coolants go 100,000+ miles. |
| Serpentine belt | Every 90,000 miles Inspect for cracks at every oil change. |
| Timing belt (if equipped) | Every 90,000 miles or 7 years Skip if your engine has a timing chain. Check the manual. |
Safety recalls
NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2018 Mazda Mazda3. Recalls apply by model year, and not every vehicle of that year is affected. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER (19V272000): Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mazda3 vehicles. A defective windshield wiper relay may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing the driver's visibility.
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM (17V745000): Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3 vehicles, equipped with an incorrect exhaust valve spring. The incorrect exhaust valve spring may fail while driving, potentially causing an en…
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP (21V875000): Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3, 2018-2019 MX-5, CX-5, CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles. The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and def…
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA (23V487000): Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Mazda3 and 2016-2021 CX-3 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display properly by showing a flickering or distorted image.
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