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Price lowered Clifton

Price lowered. Clifton

Mazda 3 2005 Wiring Diagram, located in Asheboro, NC Mazda 3 2005 factory Wiring Diagram. Book is in excellent condition. 199 pages. Although it is for a 2005 model it should work for other year cars. I used it with a 2008 and always found any wiring I checked to be about the same as the wiring...

2008 Mazda 3 shop manual 2008 Mazda 3 shop manual. Used but in good condition. If is for 2008 models but will probably work for other year Mazda 3's for most repair jobs, especially mechanical repairs and adjustments. Manual is about 3 in. thick. Price $50, includes media mail shipping to...

"Would rotating the tires every 3,000 miles instead of the recommended 5,000 miles help?" I usually rotate at around 4000 miles. 3000 mile rotation may help. I make a 4500 mile trip once each year and don't try to rotate tires until I complete the trip. I don't know the answer to your wheel...

"The Mazda 3's suspension allows, rear camber and rear tow adjustments." Not true on a 2008. I suspect the 2013 is the same. My car is stock, and my rear suspension is within Mazda specs, but the LR has too much negative camber for proper tire wear. It has almost a degree more negative camber...

Semi metallic pads are hard on rotors, I wouldn't recommend them. I'm not sure stock rotors are designed for ceramic pads. I would use good quality non-metallic pads. Clifton

If the price is out the door including all added costs (tax, license, title, and other added costs) I would consider it a good buy but not a great buy. If automatic transmission it would be a very good price. Of course your exact location can make a difference on what you have to pay. Welcome...

"Remember to get an alignment afterwards." Changing rear shocks will not change anything relating to wheel alignment. The only alignment adjustment for the rear is toe in/out. Clifton

Does it blow a fuse if the lighter element isn't plugged in? If not the lighter element is probably bad. Clifton

3i has a 2000 cc engine. 3s has a 2300 cc engine, based on a 2008 brochure. It also has some other standard features that the 3i doesn't have. Mazda's seem to rust out quicker than some cars, my 2008 doesn't have good under body protection. I live in NC where we don't have a lot of salt plus...

Look at this link for how to change the cabin air filter. Shop manual recommends changing at 40km or every 2 years. http://mazda3revolution.com/forums/2010-12-mazda-3-how-guides/2788-how-change-cabin-air-filter.html If you have FL-22 coolant the recommended change interval is 192km or 10...

Both codes EVAP systems codes. P2405: EVAP system leak detection pump sense low input. Information from shop manual. P0446: Change over valve (COV) (EVAP system leak detection pump) stuck close. Shop manual. I'm no expert, but your problems may be caused by some loose hoses or in the EVAP...

Ask a tire shop if it can be repaired. I would think if it's only a puncture and there is no other internal damage it could be repaired with an inside patch. A good tire shop will not plug a tire, they remove the tire and patch it. Clifton

Our local WalMart stocks Mobil 1 synthetic in 0w-20. Some other stores also carry it. My Honda Fit calls for 0w-20 I use 5w-20 in my 08 Mazda 3. I didn't realize Mazda now calls for 0w-20. I know Honda and Toyota recommends it for all their new cars. Isn't the octane requirements listed on...