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    2013 Mazda3 Steering rack leak

    I was told I have a steering rack leak and the only fix is to replace the rack. How much should this cost and my steering doesn't feel any different, wouldn't it feel worse in some way? They said between a 1 being the least issue and a 3 being the worst it's a 2 Should I just have them add...
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    2013 Mazda3 Steering rack leak and other issues?

    Hey all, I brought my 2013 Mazda 3 iSport Automatic Sedan in for an oil change and to replace the rusty lugnuts and they detected a leak possibly coming from the steering rack. They said the power steering fluid level was fine and told me to have them diganosis it next oil change. If the rack is...
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    2013 Mazda3 automatic drive belt and tensioner?

    I brought my 2013 Mazda 3 sedan with automatic tranny and 45,000 miles to a mazda dealer closer to where I now live. Brought it in for an oil change and he came back with recommending a drive belt and belt tensioner for $548, spark plugs for $245, air/fuel intake induction cleaning service for...
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    2013 Mazda 3 Sedan Automatic-Gas Pedal looks like it's missing?

    Hey guys, I was just vacuuming the interior of my 2013 Mazda 3 automatic sedan and I'm looking at the gas pedal and is it supposed to be really small? It almost seems as if it's missing and just the metal stump is there. The brake pedal looks normal. Does anyone have a picture of a stock gas...
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    Tire issues

    Hey all, I only have 13,000 miles on my 2 year old Yokohama YK580s. One developed a radial pull and Discount Tire replaced it for free but I had to shell out the pro-rate ($70) to replace the one next to it because it's not good to have an older tire on the same axle as a new tire. They put the...
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    2013 Mazda 3 automatic tranny hesitation

    I brought my car in yesterday for the intermittent hesitation when pulling away from a stop or after a slow turn or after slowing down and needing to speed up on the freeway. It also sometimes is slow to shift from reverse to drive and doesn't slow down at times when I take my foot off the gas...
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    2913 Mazda 3 vibration at idle (misfire?)

    Hey all, I have a new 2013 Mazda 3i Sport Sedan Automatic When warm at a red light the engine has a vibration that feels like a misfire (an intermittent shudder). The dealer says it is normal (like they always do) but can this really be normal on a brand new car? Thanks for any opinions.
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    Alignment question-Camber arms?

    Tried a search but didn't come up with anything. I'm bringing my 2013 Mazda 3i Sport Sedan to an independent shop to get an alignment. I want them to make the car less nervous and track straight without so many steering corrections. I know they will be adjusting the toe but if they adjust the...
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