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65 messages, Last post on Nov 18, 2009 at 10:53 AM
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Replying to: carjim (Jan 02, 2008 12:07 pm) |
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I have a 2008 3s hatchback w/ manual tranmission. Since buying the car in Dec 07 (now have 2800 miles) I have noticed that when the engine is cold during 2 and 3 gear acceleration, the engine acts funny. The best way to describe it is that when I am pressing the gas (say in 3 gear) it accelerate as usual when there is all of the sudden what feels like a bit of a boost in power (almost like when a turbo kicks in). This dissappears when the engine is warmed up. Anyone know why this happens. Is it a problem that may have to be addressed by taking it into the dealership. Anyone else experience this kind of issue. Really appreciate any feedback. Thanks. |
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I am interested in the Mazda 3 5 door or the new Toyota Matrix with the bigger engine. Does anyone know if the Mazda 3 hatchback has a timing belt or a timing chain and is it an interference engine? I will ask the same questions about the Toyota Matrix. Thanks, Rod.
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Replying to: moon7 (Mar 14, 2008 8:26 pm) |
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My 2004 Mazda 3 has been great for 40K miles. About 6 weeks ago and 2 visits to Mazda service/repair the problem has yet to be resoloved. When stopping for a red light (car in drive and brake on) a vibration with a rattle starts and stops as soon as foot lifted off brake. Has anyone had this problem? If so please advise. Thank you, CM in Chicago
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Replying to: cmalcolm (Feb 21, 2007 3:03 pm) I had a similar problem last summer when my PCV went south. My Mazda Protege5 (predecessor to the Mazda3) was basically choking when it was stopped. The solution: install a new PCV (approx. C$350). Surprising that your dealership did not identify this as the cause. Perhaps there is another reason in your case. Did you get a diagnostic test done to identify an fault codes? Good luck!
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I was checking with NAPA on-line and found out my 2009 3 uses an oil filter cartridge. I have never worked with one of these before. Are they easy to change/work with?
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Replying to: fjc3 (Mar 10, 2009 7:01 am) Here's a link to a page with photos of a guy that shows how he does it on his 2004 http://robert.aitchison.org/tiki-page.php?pageName=Mazda3+DIY+Oil+Change
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Replying to: pf_flyer (Mar 10, 2009 7:25 am) |
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