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    Re: Radiator fins are jutting out

    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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    Flush or Bleed to fix long brake pedal travel

    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...
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    Re: Radiator fins are jutting out

    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....
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    Re: Radiator fins are jutting out

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    Radiator fins are jutting out

    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?

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CjvndnkJpbe/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
  6. Thread: Mazda is God

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    Mazda is God

    According to Zoroastrianism or Mazdayasna, one of the world's oldest continuously practiced religions. Ahura Mazda (Wise Lord), is the supreme being.
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    Recommended wheel lug nut torque for Mazda 3?

    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...
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    Is Mazda 3 going upscale in 2019!

    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...
  9. Thread: Bent rim

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    Bent rim

    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...
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    Any good Corrosion Free rust-proofer in the GTA?

    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....
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    Re: Where to buy aftermarket brakes and rotors

    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...
  12. Who makes brake pads manufactured using hot rolled, pickled, and oiled (HRPO) steel?

    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...
  13. Transmission, brake fluid, power steering fluid flush for 2009 Mazda 3 auto

    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,...
  14. Does the nut and bolt on the positive battery terminal have a washer?

    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...
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    Sticky: Re: TM3 Decals - Round 2, now with 100% more colour!

    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.
  16. Any risk in buying a used out of province car (Nova Scotia) from a Toronto dealer?

    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...
  17. Is 0W-20 oil used by dealers for the $60 oil change full synthetic or blended?

    Is 0W-20 oil used by dealers for the $60 oil change full synthetic or blended?
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    Battery for 2009 Mazda 3

    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.
  19. Re: BOM quoted $160 of labour to the black rubber piece in the gear indicator

    Here is the Video if you ever spill a liquid on the gear shift indicator
  20. BOM quoted $160 of labour to the black rubber piece in the gear 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,...
  21. Why buy CX-3 when Mazda 3 Sports (hatch) is there?

    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.
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    Throttle body service and replacing spake plugs

    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...
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    Re: Deal on 2014 mazda3 gs

    EDP = Employee Discount Program ?
  24. Thread: Budds' Mazda A++

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    Re: Budds' Mazda A++

    Which Hyundai John works now?
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    Re: Buying front rotors is driving me crazy!

    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...
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