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#4624 of 4991 Engine MisFire by zbeckers

Jun 24, 2010 (2:30 pm)

I have a 2004 mazda3 with 95,000 miles (standard).
 
My check engine light comes on and off all the time. Everytime i have it checked out the only thing they can figure out is that it is an "engine misfire".
 
After dealing with a blown gastic head for $1,500, now i am going to have to spend even more money to figure out exactly what the engine mis-fire is because my car won't pass inspection.
 
This will be the last car i by with mazda. I got the 3 over the civic but wish i had gotten the civic. The car sits too low the ground and scraps everything and the splash guard is a joke. It started falling apart within the first year. GRRRR

#4625 of 4991 Re: Engine MisFire [zbeckers] by autonomous

Jun 24, 2010 (6:45 pm)

Replying to: zbeckers (Jun 24, 2010 2:30 pm)
wish i had gotten the civic. The car sits too low the ground and scraps everything and the splash guard is a joke.
This is the first time I have heard that the Mazda3 sits too low. Does the Civic sit much higher than the Mazda3? Was your Mazda3r lowered as part of a modification?
 
blown gastic head
Did you mean a head gasket? Were engine components modified?

#4626 of 4991 Oil Change Question... by cc475

Jun 26, 2010 (6:19 pm)

I am trying to find out if the Mazda 3 2.0 and Mazda 3 2.5 models have different oil filter types.
 
I noticed that the older 2.3 had the cannister type (with replaceable core) and the 2.0 has the standard one-piece type filter.
 
Can anyone provide an answer on this topic?
 
Thanks.

#4627 of 4991 Re: Engine MisFire [autonomous] by roadburner

Jun 26, 2010 (10:03 pm)

Replying to: autonomous (Jun 24, 2010 6:45 pm)
This is the first time I have heard that the Mazda3 sits too low. Does the Civic sit much higher than the Mazda3? Was your Mazda3r lowered as part of a modification?
 
My 2007 MS3 sits lower than a standard 3 but the only thing I've scuffed up is the black spoiler lip. Of course, I do use common sense when negotiating speed bumps or maneuvering in the vicinity of high curbing. I can't imagine you would have any problem with a regular 3.

#4628 of 4991 Re: Engine MisFire [roadburner] by autonomous

Jun 29, 2010 (4:05 pm)

Replying to: roadburner (Jun 26, 2010 10:03 pm)
I do use common sense when negotiating speed bumps
 
Wise man. I sped over a speed bump once and wrecked my power steering which proved to be a costly lesson.

#4629 of 4991 Crack windshield by sonnyrocker

Jul 14, 2010 (11:12 am)

I have never had a car to get cracks on windshield so easily.
It seems that my Mazda3's windshield can't handle any small rocks and sand. I have 3 cracks already and one of them is about 8 in long within 6 mos!! and I only had the car for about a year. Anyone else experience this? I have no choice but to replace it before my inspection time arrives.

#4630 of 4991 Re: Crack windshield [sonnyrocker] by moozmooz

Jul 14, 2010 (1:26 pm)

Replying to: sonnyrocker (Jul 14, 2010 11:12 am)
I had a fair size rock hit mine recently and never made a scratch. I thought for sure there would be some damage.

#4631 of 4991 Re: Crack windshield [sonnyrocker] by autonomous

Jul 14, 2010 (3:23 pm)

Replying to: sonnyrocker (Jul 14, 2010 11:12 am)
3 cracks already ,,, within 6 mos!!
Some people have all the luck ... not.
I had two flat tires within a month. I was driving through the parking lot of a hardware store and must have been hitting nails coming off a supply truck. Once I figured out the source of the problem, I just avoided driving there and bingo, no more flats.
 
Here's hoping you have better luck in the future.

#4632 of 4991 Re: Crack windshield [moozmooz] by valent39

Jul 14, 2010 (7:38 pm)

Replying to: moozmooz (Jul 14, 2010 1:26 pm)
Usually, the windshield replacement is covered by your insurance - don't wait....

#4633 of 4991 Re: Crack windshield [valent39] by jeffyscott

Jul 15, 2010 (12:27 pm)

Replying to: valent39 (Jul 14, 2010 7:38 pm)
Some insurance companies will waive the comprehensive deductible, if you opt for repair of windshield chips, rather than replacement.

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