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    Mazda2 Rally Armor mud flap Install

    urethane is flexible and the standard flaps are stiffer but have flex as well
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    Mazda2 Rally Armor mud flap Install

    This is a step-by-step how to on how to install rally armor universal mud flaps. She decided to get the basic with white letter but got red letters. This is cheap and easy mod to do. Tools Needed -Drill -Phillips Screwdriver -Adjustable (optional) -3/8" extension -10mm socket -Drill bits...
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    Mazda Tech new to the forum

    The 2 has been an excellent vehicle Havent seen many issues
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    Mazda Tech new to the forum

    If they can prove that you altered electrical system tied into your hatch caused the problem then they can. HIGHLY unlikely
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    Grinding noise when driving at slow speed and not braking

    1. Pull the wheel off and rotate the drum is there any resistance (If no it may be out of adjustment 2. If so go to step three 3. Jack the back up and spin the wheel and see if noise is still there. Grab the spring with the wheel spinning and see if you can feel that noise (hard to type)
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    straight pipes

    for your exhaust idea i would double think about the straight pipe, you'll loose all of you non existing low end torque, decrease mileage. You'll have to get on the skinny more to get going. (I hate the sound of any vehicle from over 1/4 mile away pushing less then 300hp) Have you looked at...
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    Best time to purchase 2013 Mazda 3?

    The new 14's will be on the lot as soon as August 31st. We had a 14' come visit our dealership If he wants the newest gen brand new no miles and get a great deal wait for the sales around Christmas time. Or wait 1 full year till the summer clearance sales. If he wants a 13' now is the time to...
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    new car - mazda 3 skyactive or mzr?

    I would jump for the MZ3 non skyactive. Reason being the skyactive achieves its mileage do too the tranmission lightness and few other lightweight parts. Now you wanting manual whats the point. Save the cost on the SkyActive upgrade get the 2.0 it's not thirsty by any means you'll avg mid to...
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    2004 Strange AC Problems

    If manual check links. Look under dash. You may have to pull the dash to access them. Possibly the blend door. This is still confusing to me as why the pass. side is cold it should be the opp if if the core is radiating heat. I'll look when i get to work Monday and see if i can find anything on it.
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    2007 Mazda 3 Auxiliary jack and better MPG?

    Best way to increase mileage is to slow the heck down. I know it's legal to go 80 in parts of Texas but the speed and RPM is killing your mileage. Try this... Fill up drive to and from work at 55-60mph then fill up again and do the math. I promise you you'll be around 35 if not more. My girls 2...
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    Mazda Tech new to the forum

    Not a problem I love Mazda, love working on them and love teaching and helping others. Why use this forum at work and see that someone has an issue that they cant figure out and not help them? I'd rather help so the word gets around so others can fix the same issue... No power in the truck I...
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    Straight Piping Car......FlowMaster Muffler??

    I would fix your first issue! Why are you loosing power? Have you checked your cam timing and run a compression test. They are very easy to do, rent them from any auto part stores and follow the directions. An easy way to tell if you cat is clogged it pick up an infrared temp gun. Measure the...
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    Mazda Tech new to the forum

    Hey, Im new to the forum and by no means new too Mazda, I'm a Mazda certified ASE tech. Purely joined to help the fellow users on the board. I find myself on here at work looking for some issues that I have came across. Why not join? My girl just signed up too.
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    Mazda2 reliability - better info

    Hey fellas and ladies I'm new on this forum but not too Mazda. I'm a tech at Mazda from what I've seen the 2 has no had many issues other than the regular maint. Some small issues have come in ie; belt tentioners but other than that nothing.
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