This is by far the most thorough video on this process, thanks!

@DIYNorth

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking it out and commenting. Hope it helps you out.

Well done video----no bs, just right to the point. Thx for posting!

@DIYNorth

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking it out

Same car and engine here, 135k miles on the original belts. No squeal yet, but the serpentine belt does have a ton of cracks in it. Not sure about the water pump belt, cant see it until I dig into it. Was thinking about changing them, even though they are performing fine, dealer quoted me something like $285 if I remember correctly. I would like to do it myself, but I don't have any tools, a jack or jack stands.

@DIYNorth

2 ай бұрын

You should have a jack. It should be in the trunk with the spare tire. It just kind of sucks. You probably know someone with jack stands, but if not you can get a decent pair for $50 and they will last forever. I'm not pushing you one way or the other, but even if you need to buy every single tool and the belts, I don't think that you would spend $150.

@brianm.4243

2 ай бұрын

@@DIYNorth fair points. Although I wouldn't want to use the scissor jack, a floor jack would be so much more convenient, or even a bottle jack.

Ty for a good n instructional videos on this. It helped a lot for sure.

@DIYNorth

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking it out.

@melvinrivera95

10 ай бұрын

@@DIYNorth thanks for making it!

Great Video

@DIYNorth

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking it out.

Helpful video. Thanks for sharing. What's the interval to replace these belts?

@DIYNorth

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I think the interval change variance is huge, 50000miles to 100000 miles or something. It's probably better to go by a physical inspection

@deshanchathura

Жыл бұрын

@@DIYNorth thanks

Great video. I never changed the belts on mine yet so do I order the serpentine and the water pump stretch one? I found on Amazon both made by Good Year

@DIYNorth

8 ай бұрын

Yes they are ordered separately

Any idea if this is an especially common issue on the 2013 skyactiv? My belt tension and alternator issues keep reappearing.

@DIYNorth

Жыл бұрын

not sure if there is a common issue. perhaps your belt tensioner is getting weak.

Hi friend, I have a 2013 Mazda3 Skyactiv manual. Do these belts work or do they come for automatic and manual transmissions? Are these belts the same?

@DIYNorth

10 ай бұрын

I THINK that they are the same. I've never had to select transmission type when buying parts like this so I would assume they are the same

This was the same thing that happened to me. I went and bought the Continental belt thinking good quality and 1 year later it was cracked garbage. Had to do the job twice cause of that brand of belt. Never again. Thank for the video.

@DIYNorth

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking out the video

Another question. What is the interval to change the automatic transmission oil of 2013 Mazda 3 skyaciv? Some says that it is lifetime but not sure though.

@DIYNorth

Жыл бұрын

Its supposed to be lifetime, I agree. Though I dont know what the life expectancy is.

@deshanchathura

Жыл бұрын

@@DIYNorth Thanks, I have seen on some posts that it's recommended to change the automatic transmission fluid in the skyaciv in 80k-100k intervals.

@DIYNorth

Жыл бұрын

@@deshanchathura I might try to change it, or I might explore how far a lifetime fluid can go. Not sure yet. I'm at 250k (in km)

@deshanchathura

Жыл бұрын

@@DIYNorth Wow! Mine's only nearing 100K

@kj3472

Жыл бұрын

I changed my 2013 mazda 3 transmission oil and filter at 90,000 miles. You only want to add 4 quarts after flush and filter. Go with idemitsu ONLY!!! Also get the gasket maker that dries In less than an hour... clean off old gasket and don't damage the spot it seals when cleaning it off. My car is at 165,000 miles now and at this point you don't want to change it the transmission can sometimes go out after flush at high milage but it doesn't need it either hopefully this helps someone

great video, thank you.

@DIYNorth

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

where do you buy the parts?

@DIYNorth

Жыл бұрын

Usually Rockauto. Sometimes Amazon, and if there is a good sale on locally then I'll go to a local retailer. Rockauto charges some import fees in canada but it is usually still a lot cheaper.

@DIYNorth

Жыл бұрын

I usually link everything in the description of the video