2022 Mazda BT-50 (3rd Gen)

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5. Reverse process to re-install cover and glove box.

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First 6 months PMS (9,141 kms). FREE, NO PAYMENT MADE
1) Oil filter – OEM 1K0623802 (can’t find a cross reference);
2) Shell Rimula R4 L 15W-40 (Shell Rimula R4 L | Shell Philippines). Based on the website, it doesn’t say this oil is synthetic or something like that; and
3) Gasket (drain plug) – OEM 1K0010403

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23.0 kilometers per liter

2022 BT-50 4x2 MT
From Pampanga
To Terminal III, NAIA (via SCTEX / NLEX / Skyway)

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23.0 kilometers per liter

2022 BT-50 4x2 MT
From Pampanga
To Terminal III, NAIA (via SCTEX / NLEX / Skyway)

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Matipid siya ha!

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4. Filter measurement is quite "perfect fit" for the slot with almost no room for bigger/longer filtersAttachment 42298

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Baka Calsonic ulit supplier ng isusu?

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Bumigay na ang stock battery
Purchase date: July 2022
HiDash Siam Furukawa, Made in Thailand, 1 year warranty
375LN3, 69AH, 490CCA

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24.4 kilometers per liter
NLEx to Skyway Stage 3

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BT-50’s Wheel Alignment Issue..or so It Seems

Last July 2024, after having the 4th PMS (40K kms) at Mazda Alabang, the Dealership recommended to have the front wheels aligned. The inner treads are worn faster. They rotated the tires. They don’t do wheel alignment so it will be done outside the Dealership at owner’s cost.

In September 21, I went to JIGA Sucat for wheel alignment. They tested the suspension parts (inangat ng kaunti, panaikot ang gulong, at inalog gamit ang isang tubo na parang to simulate road condition while driving [i.e., pothole, hump]). They found out that the lower ball joints are slightly damaged* (may kunting alog). I called my agent in Mazda Alabang. He said to bring in the truck for diagnosis.

* Kaya pala matalbog/maalog kapag nadaan sa lubak o hump

In September 28, I brought the truck to Mazda Alabang. After their diagnosis, maayos naman daw ang lower ball joints, walang tagas (ano ba yan!). So, I went back to JIGA for the wheel alignment. Same findings. The mechanic (different from the previous week) asked if the lower ball joints were replaced. He even asked for the receipt/invoice relative to the replacement. He said, they cannot (or will not[?]) do the alignment unless the lower ball joints are replaced.

(September 28) So I went back to Mazda Alabang. I told the head technician about the findings of JIGA and I described to him how they tested and found out what suspension part/s is damaged. The head tech said that the Dealership does not take recommendations from outside shops. He told me to go to Minerva Tyre Gallery–Daang Hari.

(September 28) So I went to Minerva. They did wheel/camber alignment. (No test like JIGA did..pero inayos din nila ung manubela kasi may kabig daw). When it’s done, and I was about to drive out, sabi ni mechanic na two weeks ang warranty sa alignment. Sabi ko “two weeks?” at unulit niya na two weeks (kulit ko no hehe). In fairness, the truck drives better now..(pasok pa sa two weeks lol). When I got home, I checked the invoice, and it is written there “warranty – two weeks”. JIGA did wheel alignment of our other car and the warranty was six months. The suspension parts were newly replaced by another shop.

My takeaways:
1. The Dealership will do everything to minimize its cost. The wheel alignment issue of the BT-50 happens to most (if not all) 2022 and later models. Other owners complain about the “kabig pakaliwa/pakanan ng manubela”. Yet, the Dealership will not shoulder the cost for wheel alignment, and others that are supposed to be done or at least make sure that units are in good condition before being released to its clients;
2. Warranty is relative. Two weeks vs six months. Hands down.

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well,
except for brand new car, i do not bother with casa for alignment issues.
their queue is too inconveniently long.
besides, suspension is difficult to warranty, as it is a truly wear-and-tear item.
Php 1.20 .