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Hey all, have a a 2013 Mazda 3 GS SKY and tit originally came with 205 55 16 tires and the door placard says to inflate at 36PSI I now have 215 45 17 tires. I know the manual says to inflate the 18s at a different PSI (32) so does that mean I should inflate the 17s at a different PSI other...

Hey guys, Picked up a used 2013 mazda 3 gs-sky 6 speed with 93,000KM on it. Within a week, I noticed lots of white smoke out the tailpipe on startup (see video - that was from sitting overnight), and even after the engine is warm (driving on highway for an hour), it still will give me enough to...

Hey all, Can you give me your thoughts on these 2 pictures? These are tires that are on a "new to me" car that I am supposed to pick up tomorrow. I was looking to get pics of the DOT numbers but when I did, I saw this. I'm assuming both are safety issues. The crazy thing is, these Goodyear's are...

Well, I'm getting rid of my 2nd P5. Sad day indeed. At least I'm getting another mazda. 2013 mazda 3. Couldn't pass the deal up plus the P5 needed alot of work and I got a good trade in price considering what needed to be done. I'm not even excited for the new car yet - I'm sad I'm getting...

Hey all, I just picked up a2013 Mazda 3 gs-sky active. I'll be on these forums a lot... You guys know your stuff! Great source of info! I have a question on shifting. I'm hoping it's just an issue of me not used to this car, but I'm having trouble shifting smooth from 1st to 2nd. I lurch it...

Hey all, Have a chance to pick up a2010 Mazda 3 2.0L with 140,000km for $5000 and just want to know if it has a chain or belt? Also, I've read some bad things about the clutch failing quickly in this year m3? Anyone experience that? I'm going to assume with 140k on it it's already been...

Hey all I'm trading different things about the timing belt replacement interval. My manual says 100,000 km(I'm in Canada). Others are saying 105,000 miles! That's probably USA but some locations the weather is similar. The previous owner replaced it at 151,000km, but there was an owner...

Hey there I'm looking at a used 2005 Mazda 3 sport 5 speed with 155,000km. The car is in GREAT shape, except for a vibrating clutch pdeal when in use. In neutral, no vibration. But when driving, every time it is used, there is a good vibration in it. I can even feel it if I ever so slightly...

Hey guys and gals, I was told I have a seized right rear e brake cable on my 2002 p5. He said the left side works but the right doesn't move and doesn't engage at all. I do have to pull the handle pretty high up for it to hold (it isn't holding well). Is there a way to loosen that rear cable...

hey all, Trying to decide if I want to spend $750 to get my P5 road worthy here in Nova Scotia. Needs a caliper, control arm, lflex line, and rear ebrake cable. I need to figure this out by the end of the month However, the guy said that it is missing bolts from the rear part of the front...

hey all... Have a P5 manual with 224,000km on it. Everything was fairly good until last week. I was on the highway and went to go on the offramp. It's a long one so I basically put the car in neutral and just coasted. I've done this before without problems but this time the rpms dropped to...

Hey all, HAve a 2002 P5 with about 220,000KM on it. lately, I have been getting belt squeal only after the car has been warmed up. It would happen after the engine is nice and warm, and then I would turn it off and go into the grocery store or something like that....maybe about 5 or 10...

Hey all, I have a '02 P% 5 speed with 215,000KM on it. Doesn't seem to burn any oil. My question is what should my oil change interval be? I use 5w-30 castrol edge with syntec. It doesn't get alot of driving, so in 6 months since my last change, it's only been 5000KM. Should I change it...

Hey all, Just bought 2 rear struts.. Monroe. However, one has some oil on it. It doesn't look used. The other is dry. Is this normal..... Maybe just overfilled at factory or something? Any thoughts? Also, if these are being installed, do I need Monroe mounts or can other mounts be OK...

hey all, I am getting a very weird clunking noise coming from the rear passenger. I can isolate it by pushing down on that corner. It sounds like taking a thin metal and wobbling it back and forth. The car doesn't seem to bounce alot when pushing down on that corner so I m not sure if the...

Hey all, I recently had my inner tie rod replaced. My question is I saw a zip tie just dangling from the actual tie rod end (not over the boot end). I would assume the zip tie would be used to clamp down the end of the new boot closest to the tire. When I confronted the garage owner, he said...

hey all, Have a 2002 P5 manual (just picked up). previous owner said he never replaced the clutch but never had any issues with it. lately, everytime I try and start from 1st or when shifting into 2nd, as I let the clutch out, the whole bloody car shudders. this DOESN'T happen when the...

Hey all, As with many of you, I am dealing with some rust issues. But I have one specific question: There is a really bad rust spot on the passenger rear wheel well (of course lol) right where the bumper clip is. This whole area is about to disintegrate (before I picked up thecar someone...

Hey all, I have been getting a NASTY clunk lately. I took it to the garage and he said everything looked great and thought it might be ice or something. But the noise never went away. Took it in again and a different mechanic heard it and looked and said it was the inner tie rod end and the...

hey all, Just curious what your worst mpg you got with your P5 in areas that actually get a winter (cold enough to snow) Thanks! Dave