All New 2017 Mazda 3

[StockEngine]

Interesting assuming that wikipedia article is still updated/accurate.

So how come Petron Blaze is exempted from this biofuel act?

its clean fuel because of 100ron. hence its exempted

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I use Meguiar's supreme shine hi-gloss protectant to enhance the interior trims.



Meguiar's interior detailer is also a good choice if you prefer to keep that matte finish.

Wash methods? 2 bucket system definitely. I use MTX car shampoo with MTX washmitt for a scratch-free wash. Start with spraying the car with water then wash the car from roof, hood, rear to door sides. Dry the car with a fluffy (500gsm) microfiber towels like this one from the Rag Company:

https://www.theragcompany.com/value-...-towel-5-pack/

MTX Ultra Flush microfiber towel is good also for drying the M3. I use at least 2 towels.

I don't recommend using a chamois to dry the car. Using it is a sure way to produce those nasty paint swirls and scratches.

Use a detailer to remove water spots and sticky grims from the car's body. Meguiar's ultimate quik detailer is a good option, or CarPro Spotless:

https://youtu.be/3DRMt_WdLx4

MTX nanosliq quick detailer is an affordable option.

Keep your car's windshield in top condition and water spot free with Glass Science glass scrub cleaner and Rain Clear gel.

Paint protection? I would highly recommend a quality ceramic coating while your M3's paint is still in good condition. You might qualify for a discounted price from Technical Details. If ceramic coating is not within budget, regular waxing is important. I use Mequiar's ultimate quik wax for another hatchback and so far I find it very helpful on keeping the car's paint shiny with some hydrophobic properties that can last for a month. A better option that will last for months is to use Collinite 845 insulator wax:

https://youtu.be/BDcjSOLFEW0

Thanks for the tips! I will review this all in detail and check out the products you recommended.

[jojopad]

its clean fuel because of 100ron. hence its exempted

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A better explanation:

FYI: How Petron Blaze is able to be ethanol-free.

[StockEngine]

A better explanation:

FYI: How Petron Blaze is able to be ethanol-free.

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[jojopad]

Thanks for the tips! I will review this all in detail and check out the products you recommended.

You're welcome! There's also a forum thead (At The Parking Lot / More Than Looks) here at tsikot that's focused on auto detailing. Plenty of useful tips over there too!

[jojopad]

This talk on fuels and bioethanol got me hooked on researching more about it. Here's one interesting article from Philstar:

The one that concerns me as a car owner has to do with the negative effect of the increased ethanol blend on my car engine. There are car experts like PhilStar columnist Cito Beltran who tell me there could be some problems.

One thing is sure… the use of ethanol is not benign. The Economist in an article pointed out that “unlike the hydrocarbons of pure petrol, ethanol has a special affinity for water from the atmosphere. The entrapped moisture can corrode petrol tanks, pumps, fuel lines and injectors.”

Cito Beltran, in a column he wrote in 2013, had a similar warning: when you leave an ethanol/gasoline mix in your gas tank for more than a week the ethanol will separate from the gasoline as it bonds or attracts any humidity. In other words your petroleum has now deteriorated… panis na gasolina.

Cito continues: The minute you run your engine the foul fuel will foul up your computerized fuel delivery system, contaminate your fuel lines and essentially have the same results as mixing water with your gasoline or worse.

“With today’s highly sophisticated fuel management systems, the tolerance for bad fuel is so small that foul fuel often destroys them and dents your wallet. Cito personally saw this happen in a brand new Jaguar and he witnessed the owner cry in fury.

The Economist also pointed out that “ethanol burned in an engine produces more than twice as much ozone as the equivalent amount of petrol. Ground-level ozone is a big cause of smog.” So there goes the environment-friendly claim for ethanol.

Another expert warned even 10 percent alcohol is causing much damage to automobile engines and fuel systems. The fuel pumps fail from corrosion and can stop a car on a busy freeway.

“This is very dangerous. Fuel pumps are inside the fuel tank on most cars now, and it is very expensive to have the tank removed and opened to take out the fuel pump. Alcohol makes the engines run hotter and it wears them out sooner. Alcohol also damages the valves requiring more expensive repairs.”


Read more at Ethanol in gasoline | Philstar.com

[sevchenko83]

You might be giving the dealership an excuse by not going w/ Mazda recommendation. Let em run the diagnostics. This is likely air or fuel related. Might just be a loose or dirty sensor, or a vac leak....Should be minor.

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Thank you sir!

[StockEngine]

This talk on fuels and bioethanol got me hooked on researching more about it. Here's one interesting article from Philstar:

The one that concerns me as a car owner has to do with the negative effect of the increased ethanol blend on my car engine. There are car experts like PhilStar columnist Cito Beltran who tell me there could be some problems.

One thing is sure… the use of ethanol is not benign. The Economist in an article pointed out that “unlike the hydrocarbons of pure petrol, ethanol has a special affinity for water from the atmosphere. The entrapped moisture can corrode petrol tanks, pumps, fuel lines and injectors.”

Cito Beltran, in a column he wrote in 2013, had a similar warning: when you leave an ethanol/gasoline mix in your gas tank for more than a week the ethanol will separate from the gasoline as it bonds or attracts any humidity. In other words your petroleum has now deteriorated… panis na gasolina.

Cito continues: The minute you run your engine the foul fuel will foul up your computerized fuel delivery system, contaminate your fuel lines and essentially have the same results as mixing water with your gasoline or worse.

“With today’s highly sophisticated fuel management systems, the tolerance for bad fuel is so small that foul fuel often destroys them and dents your wallet. Cito personally saw this happen in a brand new Jaguar and he witnessed the owner cry in fury.

The Economist also pointed out that “ethanol burned in an engine produces more than twice as much ozone as the equivalent amount of petrol. Ground-level ozone is a big cause of smog.” So there goes the environment-friendly claim for ethanol.

Another expert warned even 10 percent alcohol is causing much damage to automobile engines and fuel systems. The fuel pumps fail from corrosion and can stop a car on a busy freeway.

“This is very dangerous. Fuel pumps are inside the fuel tank on most cars now, and it is very expensive to have the tank removed and opened to take out the fuel pump. Alcohol makes the engines run hotter and it wears them out sooner. Alcohol also damages the valves requiring more expensive repairs.”


Read more at Ethanol in gasoline | Philstar.com

since 2011 we have ethanol, the concerns raised by these so-called experts are good as [emoji706]

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[Nelson de Leon]

Dba sa US they have higher biofuel requirements sa fuel nila?

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[jojopad]

Dba sa US they have higher biofuel requirements sa fuel nila?

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I think it is just the same as with PH, 10% for petrol. Not sure with diesel.

From:

https://www.eia.gov/tools/faqs/faq.php?id=27&t=4

"The ethanol content of most of the motor gasoline sold in the United States does not exceed 10% by volume. Most of the motor gasoline with more than 10% fuel ethanol content is sold in the Midwest where most of ethanol production capacity is located. Gasoline dispensing pumps generally indicate the fuel ethanol content of the gasoline."