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#4153 of 4532 how to save fuel consumption by gib11 Jan 10, 2008 (5:54 am)
You're wright, it cost more fuel. To save some fuel when I'm on the highway I just turn the fan off. The a/c turns off at the same time. At the highway speed theres anough air flow to keep the windows from condensating...at least in the front! Replies to this message: autonomous (Jan 10, 2008 2:24 pm)
#4154 of 4532 Re: how to save fuel consumption [gib11] by autonomous Jan 10, 2008 (2:24 pm)
Replying to: gib11 (Jan 10, 2008 5:54 am) To save some fuel when I'm on the highway I just turn the fan off. The a/c turns off at the same time   I think the problem with turning the fan off when you have an A/C equipped car is potential growth of mold. I always have the fan running at the minimum speed for that reason.
#4155 of 4532 Re: Headlights angled too low? [coosamtn] by vrodriguez Jan 13, 2008 (8:11 am)
Replying to: coosamtn (Mar 16, 2007 8:51 am) I'm preaty new to the forum, but I've found your info very handy. I'm a disable vet and normally have to pay someone to do any type of work, because I don't have the right tools, time or my illness won't allowed me. Thank you for sharing this info. I'm in the process of preparing my 04 Mazda 3 H/B for car shows and this manual has come very handy.   Do you know, where could I find the entire engine bay hoses diameters. I'll like to replace them all for aftermarket ones.   Thanks and LORD Bless! Replies to this message: roadburner (Jan 13, 2008 10:16 am)
#4156 of 4532 Re: Parking on hills. [jeremeymt] by vrodriguez Jan 13, 2008 (9:13 am)
Replying to: jeremeymt (May 05, 2004 6:09 pm) On your 1st to 2nd problem. There is a Technical Bulletin out, which tells the Mazda mechanics to reprogram your computer. The problem is known as "Shift Shock". My son had it done on the 04, 3H/B and now it works like a charm.   Just go to the dealer and tell them that you're (meaning the car, HA!) experiencing the 1st to 2nd "Shift Shock" problem and they will reset the ECU.
#4157 of 4532 Re: Headlights angled too low? [vrodriguez] by roadburner Jan 13, 2008 (10:16 am)
Replying to: vrodriguez (Jan 13, 2008 8:11 am) First off, a sincere thank you for your service to our country. As for finding out all the hose diameters, I checked a couple of other Mazda Forums and they didn't have any information either. Have you considered finding a good parts guy at your dealer who would be willing to let you measure Mazda replacement hoses? Failing that I'm afraid that you will probably have to remove the hoses and measure them. I'm thinking of taking my MS3 to a show or two this summer. I'm keeping it stock for now however, with the possible exception of a new intake.
#4158 of 4532 Why isn't there a class action lawsuits for these defects... by uunfews Jan 14, 2008 (2:22 am)
I am in the market for a Mazda 3 but after reading this board I am having second thoughts. What I like to know is how come no ones have decide to form a class action lawsuits on these issues that was brought up on the board???? Replies to this message: roadburner (Jan 14, 2008 8:07 am) uunfews (Jan 15, 2008 1:25 am) mariod (Jan 15, 2008 4:10 am) and 2 more... roadburner (Jan 15, 2008 8:29 am)
#4159 of 4532 Re: Why isn't there a class action lawsuits for these defects... [uunfews] by roadburner Jan 14, 2008 (8:07 am)
Replying to: uunfews (Jan 14, 2008 2:22 am) What I like to know is how come no ones have decide to form a class action lawsuits on these issues that was brought up on the board????   What you need to remember is that the people who post complaints on internet forums are a very tiny percentage of actual owners. My 2007 Mazdaspeed3 has been trouble-free in the 10,000 miles I've owned it, and I suspect that is true for the vast majority of Mazda 3 owners. Extrapolating any brand of vehicle's reliability from the amount of complaints found on message boards is a fool's errand. Replies to this message: uunfews (Jan 15, 2008 1:25 am) mariod (Jan 15, 2008 4:10 am) JBaumgart (Jan 16, 2008 12:27 pm) mazdalemon (Jan 18, 2008 2:01 pm) roadburner (Jan 15, 2008 8:29 am)
#4160 of 4532 Update to #4148 - '04 Mazda3 engine issue by mazdalemon Jan 14, 2008 (10:23 am)
The replacement engine was defective too! Could I win the lottery instead? THe orig. engine was crated up and sent back - dealer has no knowledge of actual part failure. The replacement engine is being broken down and repaired at the dealership. So far they've found problem in cylinder 2 and 4 -- the exhaust valves are loose. Need to measure and order correct shims.... Where do you the facts and percentages of failures that would warrant a class action lawsuit. I know I'm not the only experiencing this problem... ZOOM, ZOOM, TICK, TICK, boom?
#4161 of 4532 Re: Why isn't there a class action lawsuits for these defects... [roadburner] by uunfews Jan 15, 2008 (1:25 am)
Replying to: roadburner (Jan 14, 2008 8:07 am) I agree partially only because if these issues are such a small handful of owners then wouldn't it be wise of Mazda to make sure the owners are happy. Word of mouths are the cheapest source of free advertisings any manufacturers would want to have.   I use the board as well as JD Power and CR to try to make a purchasing decision between the Corolla, the Civic and the 3. JD gave the Mazda 2 points whereas the Corolla and Civic get 4 points in the mechanical quality area. That is huge difference in initial quality concerns. Consumer Report, also a very trustworthy source, listed the Mazda for above average in reliability whereas the Civic and the Corolla get a full circle marking and practically in a tie with the Corolla given a slight edge over the Civic.   For those M3 owners that are currently having problems I feel for you and I hate to be in the same situation you are currently having. I can only suggest you Googled for Lemon Law and post your result to help those that are currently considering the 3 such as myself.   On a side note, I once owned a VW Scirocco. A fun to drive car. Sure footed and nimble just like the current Mazda 3 but the little things that break down on me completely turned me off to the brand and negated any good feeling I originally had. It is far fetched to compare Mazda to VW but my only hope is that Mazda take these issues seriously and addressed them honestly so that they can continue they success. Replies to this message: mariod (Jan 15, 2008 4:10 am) JBaumgart (Jan 16, 2008 12:27 pm) mazdalemon (Jan 18, 2008 2:01 pm) roadburner (Jan 15, 2008 8:29 am)
#4162 of 4532 Re: Why isn't there a class action lawsuits for these defects... [uunfews] by mariod Jan 15, 2008 (4:10 am)
Replying to: uunfews (Jan 15, 2008 1:25 am) I think you're getting the wrong message on this board.... It's very easy for people to bitch about something. I have owned my 3 for over 2 years and have 48K miles and NO issues ever.... I even personally know a mechanic at the Mazda dealer, and he too tells me that the 3 is a great car.   I'm not saying it's perfect, but you make it out to be junk... I'm sorry but you're 100% wrong...   Check out these web sites and see for your self what owners are saying.... (www.msn.com)   http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/reviews.aspx?year=2007&make=Mazda&model=Mazda3- &trimid=-1 Replies to this message: JBaumgart (Jan 16, 2008 12:27 pm) mazdalemon (Jan 18, 2008 2:01 pm)

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