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Re: 2007 Mazda3 dipstick [asd]
by autonomous
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Jan 12, 2007 (5:06 pm)
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Replying to: asd (Jan 11, 2007 2:25 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."
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- #4317 of 4501
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Transmission Fluid
by m3fan3
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Jul 15, 2008 (2:28 pm)
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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
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- #4318 of 4501
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Re: warm weather, long crank, slow start, rough idle [2freespirits]
by zuly
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Jul 16, 2008 (9:19 am)
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Replying to: 2freespirits (Jul 10, 2008 2:45 pm)
I just bought a manual Mazda 3 2008 brand new and am having the same issue. When I get in the car in the mornings I push in the clutch and give the car gas and it just cranks. I give it a break and try again for around three minutes until the car finally starts. If I have this issue now after only 800 miles. I can only imagine how bad it'll get after a year. I dont know if my 3 year warranty covers it but Im taking it in to get looked at today. Did you have to pay for labor costs if it is under warranty?
Please give me some advice as I am nervous about this issue.
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- #4319 of 4501
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Re: warm weather, long crank, slow start, rough idle [zuly]
by Mr_Shiftright HOST
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Jul 16, 2008 (9:34 am)
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Replying to: zuly (Jul 16, 2008 9:19 am)
Sure this would be covered under warranty. I'd have them check the pressure in the fuel rail on a cold start. It could be that the pressure is just bleeding down overnight, so that your fuel pump has to work extra harder to re-pressurize the fuel rail so that the car will start.
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- #4320 of 4501
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Re: warm weather, long crank, slow start, rough idle [zuly]
by 2freespirits
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Jul 16, 2008 (11:33 am)
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Replying to: zuly (Jul 16, 2008 9:19 am)
zuly,
Are you stepping on the gas pedal when starting your car? That would cause it to flood. My problem only happens when the temps start going up. To date, I have not heard anything about effective (or not) the new engine is. I will qualify for the lemon law on Sunday.
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- #4321 of 4501
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Re: Mazda 3 Fails to Start [remle]
by zuly
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Jul 16, 2008 (12:01 pm)
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Replying to: remle (Feb 29, 2008 11:29 am)
Just bought a M3 two weeks ago and having the same problem when i start in the morning. In the afternoon it doesnt happen only first thing in the am. What did you do?
Im taking to dealer today!
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- #4322 of 4501
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Re: Mazda 3 Fails to Start [zuly]
by roadburner
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Jul 16, 2008 (12:45 pm)
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Replying to: zuly (Jul 16, 2008 12:01 pm)
Why are you asking about a BMW on a Mazda board?
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- #4323 of 4501
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Navigation and Color?
by ylz
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Jul 16, 2008 (4:03 pm)
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Hello everyone. I decided I'm buying a 2008 Mazda 3 GT Hatchback. I have two important questions and would love to hear feedback on it so anything would help. First, how is the Navigation in this car? Someone who has the Nav, please comment on this. I mean, honestly I really want it cause it looks good and I'm always travelling and a Nav system would come so in handy. And the second question I have is what color do you guys prefer. I was all set on black until I went to the dealership today and saw metropolitan gray. What a gorgeous color! Its like dark grey but with a touch of blue. Actually, it looks bluish-grayish. I know these two things seem unimportant but it will really affect my decision on this car. Ok, thanks a lot.
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- #4324 of 4501
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Re: warm weather, long crank, slow start, rough idle [2freespirits]
by mazdazoom
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Jul 20, 2008 (6:58 am)
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Replying to: 2freespirits (Jul 16, 2008 11:33 am)
Pumping the accelerator should not make it flood, that happens on older cars with a carb, most modern cars are fuel injected and thus pumping the pedal won't flood out an engine. The prior comment on the fuel rail is a great idea, I have seen fuel pumps seemingly work fine but the pressure is slightly below where it is needed to get the proper air/fuel mixture to start. Also, you might have them check your clutch pedal, I have heard of a problem with a switch that tells the computer when the pedal is depressed thus not allowing the car to start, it would be like trying to start it without pressing in the clutch if that "switch" is faulty. Good luck, keep us updated...
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- #4325 of 4501
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Re: warm weather, long crank, slow start, rough idle [mazdazoom]
by scwmcan
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Jul 20, 2008 (7:05 am)
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Replying to: mazdazoom (Jul 20, 2008 6:58 am)
I do know that having the accelerator pushed seemed to make it so my car would not start (a cut out of some kind), I did this by accident once, had stalled it and was trying to start the car with my foot pressing the accelerator slightly, it would not start, but did start normally when I lifted off the pedal, so I do not think this is the problem the others are experiencing. The car also cranked normally. I think there is something going on with their fuel systems as well.
Scott
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