Consumer Review Video - 2004 Mazda B3000 SE 3.0L V6

Common problems and easy repairs on a 2004 B3000

The 2004 Mazda B3000 SE is a relatively easy truck to maintain, and a good choice for someone looking for a truck that is high in repair reliability. To access the engine air filter, you only have to disengage a few fasteners for access to the filter. These fasteners are easy to disengage. The battery bracket is extremely easy to remove. This will allow you to complete a battery change in a more efficient manner. Checking the transmission fluid level is easy to do, as the fluid dipstick is easily accessible in the back of the engine bay. Not every model includes this dipstick.

Some things will cause problems on the 2004 Mazda B3000 SE. The headlight access is slightly unique on this truck. There are a couple tough to access fasteners that you need to disengage in order to take the bulb housing out of the vehicle. You will have to lower the spare tire from under the vehicle in order to access. The lowering mechanism can grow rusted to the vehicle, and the tire can grow weathered due to its open location. The oil filter can be tough to remove. While you won’t need any tools for access, it is located in a place that requires a difficult reach beneath the vehicle for access.

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Hans Angermeier has produced over 100,000 videos showing drivers how to fix things on their cars. He has broad expertise on basic repair procedures covering the majority of cars on the road.