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#2 of 68 Plugs by z71bill May 28, 2006 (12:18 pm)
The stock plugs were NGK   At a discount auto parts store they are about $10 each   I just replaced my plugs (same ITR6F13) but went with the ITR5F13 which is one heat range hotter than stock.   I had some black gunk on my old plugs (22K miles). Hope the hotter plug keeps this burned off. I do alot of short trip / heavy traffic driving.   So far no real change in how the engine runs & I am still getting around 20 MPG - so I wasted my $40 - no real surprise - I did not expect a miracle!
#3 of 68 Cold Engine Performance by jintorcio Oct 26, 2007 (2:30 pm)
I love my 2006 GT hatchback except... It runs like carp for those first few minutes before the engine warms-up. Is this just nature of the beast?
#4 of 68 Rattle during acceleration by rcwitty Oct 30, 2007 (11:23 am)
I love my 2007 S touring sedan, but during acceleration, there seems to be a slight rattle coming from the passenger's side of the car. It wasn't there when I first got the car, but I'm hearing it now 6 months later. It's particularly prominent on the mornings where it's a bit cooler. Anyone have any ideas?   Replies to this message: pf_flyer (Oct 30, 2007 11:31 am)
#5 of 68 Re: Rattle during acceleration [rcwitty] by pf_flyer HOST Oct 30, 2007 (11:31 am)
Replying to: rcwitty (Oct 30, 2007 11:23 am) Can you be any more specific about the location of the rattle? "passenger's side" doesnt' narrow it down much.   Maybe you can stop in the chat tonight and run this problem past the assembled brains!   The Mazda Club Chat is on tonight. The chat room opens at 8:45PM ET Hope to see YOU there! Check out the schedule
#6 of 68 New Mazda 3~Oil Filter housing by sadgirl82 Dec 30, 2007 (3:38 pm)
I just bought a new 2008 Mazda 3 2.0. I have a bit of an issue. I was traveling through New Mexico when a re-tread tire fell out of a tractor trailer. Well unfortunatly I hit it. I drove about a 100 yards and pulled over. My oil was emptied immediatly. I had the tow truck take my vehicle to Ford, since there isnt a Mazda dealership around for the next 100 miles. The ford service department stated that I needed a new oil filter housing. Apparently the oil filter ripped off. I am not much of a mechanic, but I am not sure if I really need a new housing. They gentelman said the threads were all messed up. I talked to a friend that works at Mazda and he stated that I might only have to replace the filter. I didnt know if the housing was plastic or not. I am a little worried, I am traveling back to Fort Lewis, WA. There was a little bit of body damage but nothing major. Im not sure what my car may need, I can't seem to find a photograph of what my oil pan and housing is suppose to look like. the oil pan is fine, thank goodness. But im stuck here till they can get parts according to them.
#7 of 68 Just a guess, but... by pf_flyer HOST Dec 31, 2007 (5:55 am)
Since the oil filter was basically ripped off, I'd say there's a reasonable chance that the threads are damaged.   Sure, you MIGHT only have to replace the filter, but without actually getting my eyes on it, there's no way to say one way or the other, so I'd say that if someone actually looked at it and has told you that you need a new housing, that's probably the case. By all means have them show you what they mean, but from the incident you desribe, I'd be surprised if there was no damage that needed to be repaired.
#9 of 68 Any real difference in 2.3 vs. 20? by cinzano66 Apr 15, 2006 (10:54 pm)
Hi,   I'm looking to buy a Mazda3. Can't stand the two-toned seats of the S-series, but also don't want to have a weak car in terms of power. Has anybody driven both the 2.0 and the 2.3L models and can attest if there's any difference? Thanks!   ps. Replies to this message: maxidrive (Apr 17, 2006 4:42 am) aviboy97 (Apr 17, 2006 9:19 am) cinzano66 (Apr 17, 2006 6:54 pm) cephme (Apr 18, 2006 4:00 am) and 1 more... aviboy97 (Apr 18, 2006 7:01 am) ronald711 (Apr 30, 2006 5:11 am) ronald711 (Apr 30, 2006 5:11 am) the1maddog (Apr 30, 2006 10:31 am) vlstellato (Dec 29, 2007 6:52 pm) ahightower (Dec 30, 2007 2:52 pm)
#10 of 68 Re: Any real difference in 2.3 vs. 20? [cinzano66] by maxidrive Apr 17, 2006 (4:42 am)
Replying to: cinzano66 (Apr 15, 2006 10:54 pm) I test drove both. Yes, there's a difference and you can feel it when you step on the accelerator. The car springs forward much more lively and less noisy. It's definitely worth the price difference.
#11 of 68 Not much difference by peteb2 Apr 17, 2006 (6:13 am)
I've driven both the 2.0 sedan and the 2.3 hatchback, and I couldn't tell much difference at all in terms of engine power. The hatchback is about 130 lbs. heavier than the 3i sedan, and that almost completely negates the power advantage. The 2.3 sedan is about 70 lbs. heavier than the 2.0 sedan, so I still don't see much advantage with the bigger engine. Furthermore, the 2.0 gets significantly better fuel economy.   I think that the 2.3 may have made more sense for the 2004-2005 models since it was the only engine with variable valve timing, which gives you more power at lower engine speeds. Mazda added VVT to the 2.0 for 2006, so that's not an issue anymore.   I just wish that the hatchback was available with the 2.0L engine.

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