I tried to post from Google drive but it did not get posted. Anyway, I am going to leave it alone because the car is not losing any coolant or running hot. Thank you for your comments. Can you please...
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I tried to post from Google drive but it did not get posted. Anyway, I am going to leave it alone because the car is not losing any coolant or running hot. Thank you for your comments. Can you please...
I parked my 2009 Mazda 3 in the past two years to save insurance (I have two vehicles). Today, I replaced all 4 pads and rotors because the brakes were spongy and depressed too much. Initially,my...
Thank you Flagrum and TheMan for your suggestion. I was thinking of pushing the block of fins back to the radiator using a broom stick. What do you think? An uncropped photo is below....
A block of radiator fins are jutting out of the radiator. Should I leave it alone or try to push it in or get it repaired?
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According to Zoroastrianism or Mazdayasna, one of the world's oldest continuously practiced religions. Ahura Mazda (Wise Lord), is the supreme being.
Is the recommended wheel lug nut torque for 2009 Mazda 3 with 15" wheels 85 ft-lbs?
If I do not hear a "click" when hand torquing, should I loosen the nut and then hand torque? I think, certain...
The 2019 Mazda 3 GX with auto, air and CC is $25,000 including HST according Mazda.ca. Even if it is discounted by couple of thousand dollars, it is way more than I paid for the same model 10 years...
My mechanic found that the inside of one of the rims is bent when he balanced the wheels of a recently purchased vehicle. He put the bent wheel in the rear. After the wheel balance, there is no...
I found the following Corrosion Free:
Robinson Automotive in Mississauga - $180
Corrosion Free Zone / Popular Car Wash in Etobicoke - $120
A huge difference in price for the same service....
I had the same experience. I did 80,000 km with OEM and replaced it with Akibono (Akibino says half of all vehicles off the assembly lines have their brakes) because Mazda was expensive. Akibono was...
Who, other than OME, makes break pads manufactured using hot rolled, pickled, and oiled (HRPO) steel as oppose to untreated black steel. Apparently, break pads made with black steel is the cause of...
I have 8 year old Mazda 3 with 150K. The car runs like the day I bought it.
The dealer says for my non-skyactive Nazda 3, auto transmission fluid should be drained and filled at 60K. Also,...
I recently replaced my battery in my 2009 Mazda 3 and am not sure whether there was a washer that goes with nut and bolt that tighten the positive clamp. The positive clamp came out while I was...
Where can I get a TM3 decal right away?
PMed SFW but do'nt know whether the PM went because it is not in my sent box.
I was wondering why the Nova Scotia dealer didn't sell locally because he wouldn't have made much of a profit selling another dealer. The Toronto used car dealer (not Mazda) says they usually buy...
Is 0W-20 oil used by dealers for the $60 oil change full synthetic or blended?
Has anyone put an Everstart Maxx-24F battery from Walmart on a 2005-2009 Mazda 3 2.0L? The size of this battery is 10.70 x 6.80 x 9.00 inches (L,W,H) and is $116.
Here is the Video if you ever spill a liquid on the gear shift indicator
As stated in the title, Mazda of Brampton verbally quoted $160 only for labour to replace the black rubber strip under the auto gear indicator. I spilled pop, so the rubber got sticky. Went home,...
I was wondering why one would buy CX-3 when Mazda 3 Sports (hatch) is there. Although CX-3, based on Mazda 2, won AJAC SUV of the year, it is not a real SUV and smaller than Mazda 3 hatchback.
I have a 2009 Mazda 3 with almost 100,000 km. The car runs flawlessly. The dealer recommended throttle body service at $245 plus tax. No reason was given. Is it really necessary? I rather leave the...
EDP = Employee Discount Program ?
Which Hyundai John works now?
Thank you guys for replies and help.
I went to Carquest. They have only store brand rotors and their best was $100 for two.
Finally, I bought Akebono front pads from Amazon for $88 and Centric...