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#77 of 191 Re: Hesitation in first gear [brted] by ahightower Jun 09, 2008 (6:17 am)
Replying to: brted (Jun 08, 2008 2:22 pm) No advice here other than to give it time. I test drove a Civic and a Fit before settling on my Mazda3. Both Hondas had excellent shifters. So light and easy, just perfect. The Mazda's is good, far better than my old V6 Mustang, but not quite Honda smooth.   Also, it seems to me that the K&N filter I put in last month has given me a little better low end oomph, so my starts are smoother and it doesn't bog down when the revs drop in a higher gear.
#78 of 191 Automatic tranny fluid change interval? by inkycat Jun 12, 2008 (12:46 pm)
I have an '06 Mazda3 with 31,000 miles. I've done all the maintenance except for the last oil change at the dealer. When the dealer couldn't get me in, I took it to Valvoline, and they told me there that the transmission fluid was scheduled to be flushed at 30,000. I told them I'd had it done at the dealer already because I wasn't sure it was really needed. The manual says nothing about changing the tranny fluid. It's a lease and I plan to turn it in next summer with 39,000 miles and (hopefully not too much) change. Is this something I need to get done?
#79 of 191 Problem Shifting into Reverse by enaj Jun 20, 2008 (2:14 pm)
I own a 2008 3s Touring and not infrequently when I attempt to shift into reverse can't until the third or fourth try. I have only owned cars with manual transmissions and have been driving stick shift for 25+ years so I don't think my shifting skills/technique is the root of the problem. I've owned the car for six months and the problem shifting into reverse seems to be occurring more frequently. I tried to identify the circumstances when it happens and there is no consistency to when it occurs.   Also I've recently noticed that when I am accelerating the car seems to hesitate. When this happens I am not shifting gears but am simply giving the engine more gas in whatever gear I'm in, e.g. 4th or 5th.   Has anyone else experienced these problems? And does anyone know the causes? I have not yet had the car serviced but thought I'd ask the questions to get a heads up before I take the car in for servicing. Replies to this message: calzone1 (Jul 04, 2008 2:56 pm)
#80 of 191 Problems Shifting into Reverse by cmit2007 Jul 02, 2008 (4:50 pm)
My sister is having the same problem with shifting into reverse. My father is going down to have a to do with the dealership because 1) they did not respect my sister when she brought it in and 2) told my sister some bull story about that always happens and that you have to shift into 2nd and quickly shift into reverse. We will hopefully have this resolved soon and if so I will post the response here. If you know what is wrong, please give me a heads up.
#81 of 191 by muffin0 Jul 02, 2008 (5:42 pm)
"2) told my sister some bull story about that always happens and that you have to shift into 2nd and quickly shift into reverse"   That's the most retarded thing I have ever heard in my life.. "Hey lets design a car that you have to put in 2nd gear to get it to go into reverse" --- Yeah I'm sure that's what happened...
#82 of 191 Re: Problem Shifting into Reverse [enaj] by calzone1 Jul 04, 2008 (2:56 pm)
Replying to: enaj (Jun 20, 2008 2:14 pm) I have the same issue with my manual 1993 Ford Escort.   Someone told me a trick: turn the steering wheel either left or right - it doesn't matter, then shift into reverse. Don't know why, but it works every time!
#83 of 191 Re: Mazda3 Clutch Problems Anyone? [tomkozski] by ag13 Jul 08, 2008 (5:38 am)
Replying to: tomkozski (Mar 13, 2007 8:28 pm) I had my trans replaced under warranty at 19k miles. It would pop out of 2nd gear by itself. Now at 42k my motor has bad bearings and mazda is denying the warranty work.
#84 of 191 by wingmandan Jul 09, 2008 (7:51 am)
"2) told my sister some bull story about that always happens and that you have to shift into 2nd and quickly shift into reverse"   Actually, that is a way to save your clutch. That is what you are supposed to do. The dealer told you right. I used to own a Ford Ranger Manual and when I replaced my clutch, my mechanic told me whenever I put it in reverse, you should put it in 2nd. That will save your clutch from having to replace it sooner than needed. I never had an issue with my clutch after that.   Now as to the respect issue, I can't answer to that. He probably had a bad day.   Best of luck
#86 of 191 Starting from a dead stop on hills by aubreyjace Nov 11, 2007 (6:22 pm)
Sorry for the "stupid" question but all my other cars have been manuals.. I didn't know that automatics can roll back when in drive (I thought they were supposed to catch themselves after just a tad rollback) Is it because it's a Sport AT? Replies to this message: roadburner (Nov 11, 2007 8:42 pm) rulp (Nov 12, 2007 4:23 pm)

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