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Re: Another Noise Question [mazdalemon]
by riccardo1
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Aug 13, 2008 (10:37 pm)
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Replying to: mazdalemon (Jan 26, 2008 9:51 am)
hey man i got the same problem with my mazda 3 2004 model. every time i accelerate to 1500 revs i hear a ticking noise coming from the intake manifold. i thought it was the lifters at first and i also thought it was the timing chain but it seems to be this bufferfly thing in the manifold.How much would it cost me to get it done? is this a common problem with my car?? plz get back to me asap b4 i decide wot to do. thank you..
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Re: Another Noise Question [riccardo1]
by mazdalemon
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Aug 15, 2008 (2:48 pm)
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Replying to: riccardo1 (Aug 13, 2008 10:37 pm)
My issues started at approx 52k mi. What's your mileage? When the intake manifold was replaced in Jan 08 it didn't cost me any $. BUT it was part of an ongoing issue: the engine had been replaced in Feb 07(guessing time frame). I paid labor. It started ticking again in Jan 08, spent two weeks in shop, tearing down engine and putting it back together and it stilled ticked. Finally they found the noise in the manifold. Mazda hasn't had a recall but should. I know that my dealership has seen it in other Mazda3's since my problems. tech said that it's happening in 04, 05 and 06 years. All my service has been done at dealership so they were a little kinder $wise.
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Changing Oil - Confused
by wvdriver
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Aug 17, 2008 (6:18 am)
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I'm a new owner of a Mazda 3 - 5 dr - 2.3. I just got under the car for the first time to change the oil, and I'm rather confused. The belly pan has a hole in it where I can see the oil filter housing, and it looks like it should have been an easy job to change the element. Except that the opening in the pan is about 4" off center from the filter. Is there no other way to get to the filter other than to remove the pan. Have I got the wrong cover, or is this just incredibly bad design?
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Re: Changing Oil - Confused [wvdriver]
by roadburner
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Aug 17, 2008 (12:38 pm)
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Replying to: wvdriver (Aug 17, 2008 6:18 am)
Except that the opening in the pan is about 4" off center from the filter. Is there no other way to get to the filter other than to remove the pan. Have I got the wrong cover, or is this just incredibly bad design?
Yep, you have to pull the pan. One of the many reasons I'm flipping my Mazdaspeed 3 for an E46 M3.
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Re: Changing Oil - Confused [wvdriver]
by mazdazoom
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Aug 17, 2008 (1:55 pm)
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Replying to: wvdriver (Aug 17, 2008 6:18 am)
Yeah, you have to take the whole "skid plate" off. As I understand, the hole was something to do with the assembly process and inspection, it was was not meant to pull the filter out of. Also, if you are going to do it yourself be sure to have the right tool. You want an oil filter socket that has all of the sides of the oil filter cap. If you use a regular oil filter wrench you can break the plastic, if it does not break, it will over time warp and cause a large leak. If that happens, after a fresh oil change you will find yourself having to drain your fresh oil and then make a trip up to the dealership to get another oil filter cap because it has warped. I would buy something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/OTC-6903-Filter-Socket-Engines/dp/B000NBYDWW
just be sure to be very easy taking it on and off, that plastic is sensitive...
Good Luck.
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Re: Changing Oil - Confused [mazdazoom]
by roadburner
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Aug 18, 2008 (4:13 pm)
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Replying to: mazdazoom (Aug 17, 2008 1:55 pm)
just be sure to be very easy taking it on and off, that plastic is sensitive...
I'd recommend using an accurate torque wrench to install the cap. Far too many bozos have cracked the filter cap by cranking it down "good and tight".
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Re: Changing Oil - Confused [roadburner]
by mazdazoom
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Aug 19, 2008 (5:48 am)
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Replying to: roadburner (Aug 18, 2008 4:13 pm)
Right you are, I usually just hand tighten the cap and that seems to work fine for me. I am not sure what the spec is for the proper amount of torque to apply, any idea what mazda calls for?
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Chat Night
by pf_flyer HOST
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Aug 19, 2008 (6:35 am)
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Tuesday means Mazda chat night! Mazda ownership is not a requirement!  Just bring yourself and your love of cars and the desire to discuss anything and everything automotive and you're good to go!
The chat opens at 8:45 pm ET and runs until 10 pm ET. I hope you're able to join us tonight to meet and greet with your fellow CarSpace members!
See you there!
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Re: Changing Oil - Confused [mazdazoom]
by roadburner
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Aug 19, 2008 (12:17 pm)
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Replying to: mazdazoom (Aug 19, 2008 5:48 am)
any idea what mazda calls for?
I think that it's 30 nm- it should be stamped on the cap. BMW uses a similar set-up and calls for 25 nm.
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Re: Changing Oil - Confused [wvdriver]
by dclurker
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Aug 20, 2008 (7:26 am)
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Replying to: wvdriver (Aug 17, 2008 6:18 am)
This is a great site on how to change the oil on a 2.3:
http://robert.aitchison.org/tiki-page.php?pageName=Mazda3+DIY+Oil+Change
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