Front fender bender - need oil change?

[tripleM]

I smashed my front end of my Mazda3 2 weeks ago. $8500 repairs.
Lost the front radiator & ac fan. No engine damage from whay they could tell.
Had changed oil the week before accident.

Do I need to change it again?

 

[bdcardinal]

did the filter mount get damaged? 2.0 or 2.3?

 

[mpersell]

Was the engine open vented to the weather for the 2 weeks?

 

[demarpaint]

I'd be concerned about the air filter too, a lot of dust and [censored] floating around in the body shops, have a look. You'll probably want to replace it, and clean the air box and intake out while you're at it.

JMO,
Frank D

 

[tripleM]

Originally Posted By: bdcardinal
did the filter mount get damaged? 2.0 or 2.3?


Not that I am aware of. Have not inspected it.
why do u ask?

 

[tripleM]

Originally Posted By: mpersell
Was the engine open vented to the weather for the 2 weeks?


I would assume so. They usually don't keep the pre-repair cars indoors @ most places.

Your thoughts?

 

[tripleM]

Originally Posted By: demarpaint
I'd be concerned about the air filter too, a lot of dust and [censored] floating around in the body shops, have a look. You'll probably want to replace it, and clean the air box and intake out while you're at it.

JMO,
Frank D


that was a new air filter too. sniff. Thanks for the suggestion.