Bought 2012 Mazda 3 GT HB with 120k miles unknown maintenance

treepeony1

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mazda cx-5
Bought a 2012 mazda3 GT HB for my 17yo son who will put on maybe 6k miles/year. I have no idea about the past maintenance performed on the car.
The non-mazda dealer had the oil changed and battery. Its been running great. Will bring in for maintenance at the mazda dealer.
I've changed the air cabin filter and put on new tires.
What should I get done? Transmission, steering fluid, etc.. to make sure it is at a good baseline?
thank you
jonathan
 
I would drop the oil pan to see if there is any sludge buildup. A coworker bought a Subaru WRX at a used car lot and started having issues with the engine and turbo. When he dropped the oil pan, he found that it had a thick layer of sludge in it. One or more of the previous owners had waited far too long to change the oil.
 
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