[70 Over]

I just bought a 2015 Mazda 3 iSport sedan, and am really happy with it. I do a lot of driving, mostly in town, best guess will be about 20k per year. I'm an old guy, and am used to doing most of my own maintenance so I am watching discussions about routine stuff, but surprised at how little there is. Road noise is also an annoyance so those discussions are a big help.

One question I have is about adjusting valve clearance on the 2.0....there doesn't seem to be a schedule. Is there no need? Modern engines do some amazing stuff but that would be a surprise.

Thanks for a great forum! Lots of terrific info and experience here.

Steve

 

[GerryB]

Welcome aboard.

If the manual doesn't mention it, then it's probably not an issue.

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[Road Trip]

Welcome aboard.

 

[arathol]

One question I have is about adjusting valve clearance on the 2.0....there doesn't seem to be a schedule. Is there no need? Modern engines do some amazing stuff but that would be a surprise.

No need with HLAs.

 

[Rdrokit]

Welcome to the forum. As others said no need to adjust valves or just about anything else. Just change the oil regularly and you will be OK. Happy motoring from another over 70 in Thailand.

 

[70 Over]

Thanks for the responses. Feeling a bit dull for not thinking of hydraulic lifters, but I associate those with big V-8s from the 60s and 70s. One less thing to fiddle with, so that's nice news.

Steve

 

[M3Nitro]

WELCOME TO THE FORUM

No need with HLAs.

Not accurate in all posibilities cases! :wink2: