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Good idea. I'll look into that. Thanks.

I have a 2006 Mazda 3 with rusty rear wheel arches. My local wrecking yard just got in an '09 which has very slight differences in terms of the placement of the gas cover etc. My question is, if I...

OK, I'll try the new battery thing. It's been years since I replaced them. I suppose both fobs could have low batteries. Thanks.

So about a year ago my '06 Mazda 3 Sport started a nasty habit. It's automatically locking on it's own. No pressing the fob, nothing. Just walk away from the vehicle and CLUNK, doors locked. I...

Great. Thanks for that. It'll have to wait though. Going on holiday.

Sorry 70 degrees C. My bad. I've replaced all wheel bearings at least once each so no, it's not that.

I posted a couple of years ago that my front end was vibrating at around 90kmh and up, quitting at about 100 or 110 kmh. I replaced both front CV axles and it was a bit better but not a bunch. I...

I had a clunking noise in my 2006 Mazda 3 front end. It turned out to the the struts bidding me farewell. In order to isolate the sound I put the front end up on axle stands, wheels off the ground...

Just to follow up, the Continental 4050272S is the right belt for the car. A bit of a challenge getting it on mind you.

OK, I replaced my CV axles about 9 months ago and they seemed to have a high frequency vibration in one or both of them. It was very slight but noticeable. They were an off brand; CARDONE and the...

I ordered an A/C compressor belt for my 2006 Mazda 3, 2.3L. Amazon sent a Continental 4050272S and it seems REALLY short. Before I start prying and cranking, could somebody confirm that number...

Rpelich, this is a pretty old post but I just determined that the brand name of the replaced axles is Cardone.

Flagrum_3, we just had a new set of tires installed and balanced and the problem...

Thanks very much Reddie1337. That's a nice offer but I'm on Vancouver Island! (A bit of a drive). I'll get that new clutch on and see what happens. If the A/C behaves, that will be the end of it....

OK, an update. I took the belts off and the A/C compressor clutch is pooched. The clutch bearing is shot, the "pressure plates" are metal on metal and I think they are gone too. As far as the...

My A/C is hit and miss these days. 2006 Mazda 3 Sport, 2.3l. It will blow nice and cool for 5 minutes and then hot and humid. I expect it's simply low. Are there any tests I should be doing to...

I just had a new set of tires installed and it's not them. I'm thinking bad CV joint. Rpelich, I didn't get the brand name. I knew they were off brand so I just threw the boxes out. You get what...

G~MINI, does he do lifetime rotate and balance for that? He blew Fountain Tire out of the water on those Sailuns.

I cheaped out and went with Sailun Aspire for $116.00 at Fountain tire. Of course it was $667 or something with the other crap. They are super quiet, nice to drive, smooth and give a soft ride. ...

That DA tire website is a cool place with all those rebates compiled like that. Saves a lot of looking around. Thanks.

We have winter tires but need a set of summers now. I was using a set of Continental Contiprocontact and liked them. They do have some bad reviews regarding their inability to take a good pothole...

Just for a follow up, I did mount these tires and had no issues. I really liked them. Quiet, smooth and really responsive. They're worn out though so, back to the hunt and I will go to stock size...

I got new tires and wanted a balance so the shop said to get new control arms first. When I had them off I decided to replace the CV axles and did. Now, there is a vibration under fairly stiff...

OK, I just found a good video online. Clean the joints, re-grease. Get new boots if needed.

I'm changing my control arms on my 2006 Mazda 3 Sport GT. Firstly, pain me though it does, I have to admit to making a mistake. I'm sorry. I let the side down, a guy making a mistake. Anyway, I...

I'll look into those. We have Michelins on the pickup and really like them. Thanks.