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Mazda MAZDA3 2003–2005technical service bulletin

Bulletin 0100803 · NHTSA communication 10002275 · issued Dec 23, 2004

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine and Engine Cooling
component
2003–2005
model years
5
vehicle entries

Official summary

Oil filter cartridge removal. *tt engine oil filter cartridge housing cover damage. *tt

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.