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    Online Resource For Mazda Parts

    So as the title states Im wondering what website you guys use to order OEM Mazda parts? I ordered from onlinemazdaparts.com and was told that they dont have the infamous belt tensioner in stock and dont have a means of getting it. I hate my local dealers so Im wondering who you guys use for OEM...
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    Axle bearing bad, what about CV Joint?

    Hello all, I have a bad axle bearing/intermediate shaft bearing that I'm going to replace this weekend. I was wondering if this bad bearing will cause the outer axle/CV joint to go bad as well? I grabbed the outer axle for movement and it doesn't move. But when I drive in tight circles I get...
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    Roll dampner question

    Well I noticed I have a roll dampner on my car. I have the part number and can buy on at mazda for ~ $66. My question is what model car did this come standard on? I would like to see if there is an aftermarket part for the factory roll dampner. From my searching it seems like this dampner is...
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    Clicking from Passenger Front

    I have a clicking noise coming from my passenger front wheel at low speeds. At higher speeds, the noise can't be heard any more I think because of the tire noise, but I get grinding noise. Also I feel vibrations through the steering wheel that seem to be related to the clicking(it's almost as if...
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    Need Help identifying a sensor

    Hello, I have a sensor that is leaking some kind of glue/goo. I can't find the name of this sensor. It's located next to the oil pressure switch/sensor. If your underneath the car its directly located above the the oil filter. I would like to replace it with OEM, so any help identifying would...
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    Smoke at start up, need mechanic recommendations in SoCal

    When I start my P5 after it was been sitting for 4 hrs, puffs white smoke for 10 seconds or so. After searching the forum, I think maybe it needs a valve adjustment(I don't think shims have been checked in 130k miles) and maybe valve seals. Going to do compression test soon and maybe a leak down...
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    Looking to get pre-purchase info on Mazda 3 Noob here

    Hello all, I have been trying to find info on known issues on the Mazda 3 because I want to buy a 5 door mazda 3 soon. I search the forums already and came up with nothing. Also what are the differences between model years. I know there is a difference between 2004 - 2005 and 2006- 2009, but...
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    WTB: Part List

    WTB: J-pipe & "Protege 5" Emblem Update(9-14-11) Hello all, 1. Found It. 2. Short Ram or Cold Air Intake for Automatic Mazda Portege5 I'm looking for Short Ram or Cold Air Intake for Automatic Mazda Portege5 in good condition. Must show pictures of the condition of the piece. I don't want any...
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    Kosei K1 TS Users Experience

    Hello All, I'm looking at buying some light weight(Stock weight or less) but decently strong wheels in 17" form. My budget is to stay under $200 a wheel. I have so far the Kosei K1 TS, or hope to find a decent used wheel. I'm going to use "extra load" tires so the side walls will be a bit...
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