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#4308 of 4532 Re: warm weather, long crank, slow start, rough idle [2freespirits] by mazdazoom Jul 11, 2008 (4:44 am)
Replying to: 2freespirits (Jul 10, 2008 1:45 pm) That is very odd, I have never heard of a car having a starting issue like that in warm weather. It sounds like the dealer has really torn into it and found nothing, I would say pursue the lemon law and get you another car. I have two mazda 3's and other than a few minor/standard problems they have been great. Good luck and keep us posted, curious to see how it turns out...
#4309 of 4532 Re: warm weather, long crank, slow start, rough idle [2freespirits] by idol767 Jul 11, 2008 (1:27 pm)
Replying to: 2freespirits (Jul 10, 2008 1:45 pm) I haven't had this problem with my Mazda3, but had the exact same problem on my 1991 Acura Integra. It turned out to be a faulty main fuel relay (a small plastic electronic box mounted under the dash). When the weather got hot, the solder joints would expand and not make the correct contact on the part. The car would crank over an over, and not start until it cooled off. I replaced the part myself and never had the problem again. The Acura had 90K miles on it when it happened. I'm not sure if the Mazda 3 has this type of part or not, and if it does, it shouldnt happen with only 5K miles on it. It could be a similar component. If Mazda doesn't get you a new car, see if they will give you an extended warranty. Good luck. Replies to this message: 2freespirits (Jul 11, 2008 2:21 pm) 2freespirits (Jul 22, 2008 7:00 am)
#4310 of 4532 Re: warm weather, long crank, slow start, rough idle [idol767] by 2freespirits Jul 11, 2008 (2:21 pm)
Replying to: idol767 (Jul 11, 2008 1:27 pm) We'll see. They are putting in the new motor today. On Monday, the tech who has been working on my car is going to see if he can duplicate the problem with the new motor. I'm hoping they do. It seems absurd that a motor would cause this sort of problem. I'm willing to give a new car another try. I really love how it fits me. It's the first time I've ever had a car fit. I'm fairly short and most cars are made for taller people. Replies to this message: 2freespirits (Jul 22, 2008 7:00 am)
#4311 of 4532 Tire wear, tire noise by gpmover Jul 13, 2008 (6:54 pm)
I bough a 2007 Mazda3 4dr about 15 months ago. I’m not having any engine problems as of yet. I currently have 40,000 mile on my car. With the first set of tires I was having pressure problems, but not on my second set.   I only got 30,000 mile on my original Toyo tires. Unfortunately I am on my second set of tires. My concern is that after about 6-8,000 miles I was getting tire noise. I proceeded to get the alignment checked by different places and also rotating tires every 5,000 mile. I currently have BF Goodrich tires on my Mazda3 and after 5,000 miles I am getting the same noise. Originally I thought it might be the Toyo tires. Obviously it is not the tires but some other issue I don’t know about.   Is there anyone that is having the same problem?   P.S. The car before the Mazda was a 2004 Toyota Corolla. On my Toyota I was able to get 55-60,000 miles out of each set of tires. That car right now has 145,000 miles and still is running great with the 3rd set of tires put on about 20,000 mile ago. The Toyota is a great car just not sporty enough for me.
#4312 of 4532 2007 Mazda3 dipstick by asd Jan 12, 2007 (4:08 pm)
#4313 of 4532 2007 Mazda3 dipstick by asd Jan 11, 2007 (1:25 pm)
What is the proper way to read the dipstick on an 07 Mazda3? Is it to hold the dipstick horizontally and let the oil that has collected in the "catch" at the bottom of the dipstick work its way up toward the "FULL" line...or hold it vertically? Replies to this message: coosamtn (Jan 11, 2007 3:31 pm) asd (Jan 11, 2007 4:31 pm) autonomous (Jan 12, 2007 4:06 pm)
#4314 of 4532 Re: 2007 Mazda3 dipstick [asd] by coosamtn Jan 11, 2007 (3:31 pm)
Replying to: asd (Jan 11, 2007 1:25 pm) Are you a dealer? Replies to this message: asd (Jan 11, 2007 4:31 pm)
#4315 of 4532 Re: 2007 Mazda3 dipstick [coosamtn] by asd Jan 11, 2007 (4:31 pm)
Replying to: coosamtn (Jan 11, 2007 3:31 pm) No...   Just trying to figure it out.
#4316 of 4532 Re: 2007 Mazda3 dipstick [asd] by autonomous Jan 12, 2007 (4:06 pm)
Replying to: asd (Jan 11, 2007 1:25 pm) This is the procedure from the Mazda Protege service manual that I have been using for my Mazda Protege5:   "ENGINE OIL INSPECTION 1. Position the vehicle on level ground. 2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature and stop it. 3. Wait for 5 min. 4. Remove the dipstick and inspect for oil level and condition. Verify that the oil level is within the F and L marks on the dipstick."
#4317 of 4532 Transmission Fluid by m3fan3 Jul 15, 2008 (1:28 pm)
I have an '06 mazda 3 with auto transmission. Does anyone know if it is ok to put non mazda transmission fluid in it??? someone told me it'll screw up the tranny if i put non mazda tranny fluid.   thanks Replies to this message: whilst (Aug 02, 2008 11:32 am)

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