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I'm curious because the dealer says they don't recommend it.

Asking an EI like Bard or Google, I get conflicting advice. I know about the "3% rule", but I'm more interested on the achieving the...

Well, it's great to see your enthusiasm for idling away wasting about 20-30 minutes of your time, not to mention the extra fuel costs. It must be nice to be privileged. Who needs clean air, savings,...

I have received contradictory responses when contacting different dealerships about replacing the battery in my 2005 Mazda3. Some dealerships claim that an idle-relearn procedure is always necessary,...

Mazda recommends coolant changes though. How it's performed is not stipulated. And from my research, indy mechanics will charge more for doing a manual (drain and fill) flush versus a powerflush with...

Just an update. The dealer recommends using Terraclean chemicals which provides them the machine.

I was at the dealer last week for another issue and I was talking to one of the mechanics/technicians. He recommended a power coolant flush and they have been using a good machine for a while now...

Does anyone know how much coolant we need to use and if we should buy the premixed coolant from the dealer or elsewhere?

The last time I had the dealer perform a "power radiator" coolant flush, a few months later my thermostat seized and was stuck in the "open" position. It was a costly repair. I can't help wonder if...

I decided to examine my plugs, but I wasn't able to. I either couldn't remove the spark plug boot or I can't seem to rotate (remove) the plug.

Are there any suggestions or tips you can share?

Where do you folks buy your plugs, online dealer, or elsewhere?
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Is anyone considering buying a very inexpensive subcompact? It seems like there's no more middle income in Canada anymore.

In theory, yes. The service manager (who recently) retired at my dealership stated that timing chains last essentially indefinitely even with high mileage. That's why he said there is no recommended...

Yes, this. Since our family doesn't drive much, we go by years.

It seems cars these days have issues unlike those from 2005 like my Mazda3. My wife's 3 is a 2014 and now she has a timing belt...

I thought of Hyundai and Kia but I just don't feel they are long in the ethical (chain) in how they treat their customers, especially regarding recalls and acknowledging issues. I would rather stick...

Well, I still haven't upgraded and now isn't a good time due to covid and chip shortages. I hope I don't have any major issues with my 2005 3.

This happened to us today. Not timing chain replacement, just timing chain cover leakage. Time chains can last almost indefinitely (from what I was told). Everything has to be removed and the dealer...

There's usually some sort of catch with extended warranties especially if it's not from the manufacturer. Is there a deductible?

Thanks. I'm in no hurry. I plan to keep my 05 Mazda3 until the tranny or engine goes but I need a backup plan should it die suddenly,

On another note. The last time I checked a few years ago,...

I had the Korean brands on my short list then I ditched them, especially the Kia and how they handled their engine issues and hearing from owners/customers being unhappy with these brands on many...

Although I plan to keep my 2005 Mazda3 until it drops dead or repairs are no longer a viable option, I was looking at the new Corolla just in case I need to get into something in a hurry.

I kind...

Those hacks, imo are brutal and quite tedious with many steps which you can easily miss or screw up. The last time I checked, sometime last year, the success rate was quite low.

With AA/CP, I...

So there's no consensus when to get your power steering fluid flushed? I had the dealer do it once in my 2005 Mazda3 after 8 or 10 years. I only have 115K on it as I write this. I'm thinking it's...

I always get a chuckle out of these smug comments that only serve the interests of the person making them, lol.

Everything is great. The dealer did the replacement of the battery, fwiw. There's some complaints online about the infotainment but it's mostly to do with the ghosting of the screen. Nothing much...