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#8 of 27 Re: Hmmm [stallionre] by aviboy97 Apr 09, 2007 (10:44 am)
Replying to: stallionre (Apr 09, 2007 10:36 am) Check your battery as well. The Mazda3 uses a hydro-electric motor. If you have a low battery, it does effect your power steering. Replies to this message: audia8q (Apr 09, 2007 10:54 am)
#9 of 27 Re: Hmmm [aviboy97] by audia8q Apr 09, 2007 (10:54 am)
Replying to: aviboy97 (Apr 09, 2007 10:44 am) good idea. I was going to suggest the samething.
#10 of 27 Re: Hmmm [stallionre] by pf_flyer HOST Apr 09, 2007 (12:44 pm)
Replying to: stallionre (Apr 09, 2007 10:36 am) If you felt no drag, I'd say it's the protective coating buring off the exhaust. Should all be gone after a day or two of driving. And not being able to pinpoint the location, but smelling it all at the rear end fits the profile.   If it's still there or getting worse after like 5 days you might want to have your dealer take a look, but I'd bet it will fade away shortly.   You're still getting used to the car and ANY noises it makes are going to seem strange at first. I just bought a new car in Feb, had the "new exhaust" smell and have learned most of the noises that it makes that are different from my past vehicles.   Hope you're enjoying your new ride! Replies to this message: stallionre (Apr 09, 2007 1:18 pm) johnnick3 (Apr 13, 2007 8:16 pm)
#11 of 27 Re: Hmmm [pf_flyer] by stallionre Apr 09, 2007 (1:18 pm)
Replying to: pf_flyer (Apr 09, 2007 12:44 pm) Thanks. Awesome to know. You're the best!!! I was worried. I don't want a lemon like people who got one before.
#12 of 27 Re: Power steering [sagrarioluque7] by coosamtn Apr 09, 2007 (3:10 pm)
Replying to: sagrarioluque7 (Apr 08, 2007 6:35 am) Could be your rear tires are out of alignment. Replies to this message: stallionre (Apr 09, 2007 3:15 pm) aviboy97 (Apr 10, 2007 9:19 am)
#13 of 27 Re: Power steering [coosamtn] by stallionre Apr 09, 2007 (3:15 pm)
Replying to: coosamtn (Apr 09, 2007 3:10 pm) I have a question about tires as you mention that. Did you notice that when you look at the rear tires from the back of the vehicle say about 20 feet away, do you notice that the tires are not really straight. they can of toe in at the top, is this normal? Mine is like this. Replies to this message: aviboy97 (Apr 10, 2007 9:19 am)
#14 of 27 Re: Power steering [stallionre] by aviboy97 Apr 10, 2007 (9:19 am)
Replying to: stallionre (Apr 09, 2007 3:15 pm) Yes, all vehicles do that.
#15 of 27 Re: Housekeeping [stallionre] by aviboy97 Apr 10, 2007 (9:21 am)
Replying to: stallionre (Apr 09, 2007 9:48 am) The burning smell is cosmoline. It is a petroleum product that is coating the exhaust system. Takes a few days to burn off. Smells nasty. Your car is working fine. No need to worry. Replies to this message: stallionre (Apr 10, 2007 9:49 am)
#16 of 27 Re: Housekeeping [aviboy97] by stallionre Apr 10, 2007 (9:49 am)
Replying to: aviboy97 (Apr 10, 2007 9:21 am) Awesome thanks. I thought that is was the brakes!! No need to worry now.
#17 of 27 Re: Power steering [stallionre] by sagrarioluque7 Apr 10, 2007 (3:43 pm)
Replying to: stallionre (Apr 09, 2007 7:39 am) Stallionre, My mechanic says the pump was flooded with water. I have a problem. Here, in Honduras the only Mazda 3 2.3 are brought from the states as was mine. The dealership only brings 2.0 so the dealership wont go near it. What can I do? Where can i find Mazda 3 2.3 pumps on the internet? Any suggestions? Thanks in advance Replies to this message: stallionre (Apr 11, 2007 6:57 am) aviboy97 (Apr 11, 2007 9:02 am) stallionre (Apr 11, 2007 9:04 am) bigfur (Apr 11, 2007 7:07 pm) and 5 more...

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