Mazda MAZDA3 Questions Maintenance & Repair

Grinding Noise

I hear a grinding noise coming from the front wheels so I thought I would change the brake pads. After taking off the old pads they still appear to have some life left in them, but I changed them a...

Lower Control Arm W Hub Vs. Bearing

I'm confused about the difference between a lower control arm with hub assembly and a wheel bearing. I had tires put on my mazda and they told me not to do a wheel alignment before I got my lower ...

Why My Car Engine Stop While Driving On High Way.

why my car engine stop while driving on high way may it increase temp of engine but gauge not shown, when we stop for 5 to 10 mnute again it works.you you suggest any good advice.

Both Tail Lights Out Simultaneously?

Headlights work. Interior lights work. When I use my remote door unlock, tail bulbs flash. However, with car running and lights switched on there are no lights whatsoever coming from back of vehicl...

Any Tips On How To Remove Rust Specks (that Scrape Off) Near The Wheel Well...

My White 2014 Mazda 3 has several tiny rust specks on the lower doors and around the wheel well. When lightly scraping with my finger nail, the rust comes off with no paint damage at all. It seems l...

Mazda 3 Sp23 2005

My clutch was slipping for a few days, now it's not working, peddle feels a bit weak but still works, put car in gear while engine is running , won't move,

Where Can I Locate The Condensation Drain Tube On A 2008 Mazda 3?

I have a swampy smell coming from my car and was told to unclog the condensation drain tube. I was told it was under my car but I haven't been able to find it. Please help!

2007 Mazda 3 Replaced Thermostat Now Cool Air On Idle

2007 Mazda 3 - Threw a CEL - (P0128 - Coolant Thermostat (Coolant Temp Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature) Fixed CEL by Replacing Thermostat - I Flushed Coolant and Replaced Thermostat - ...

How Do You Know If You Need Bearings Replaced ? I Have A Mazda3 Hatchback T...

Also I am told I have a bent rim (7/10 bad) What do I fix first?

Would A Starter For 2007 Mazda 3 (2.0) Fit A 2007 Mazda 3s Hatchback (2.3)?...

Engine Revs At Shift

2005 mazda 3 standard...changed the clutch and for some reason the car idles and runs horrible. While sitting the car idle fine, but when driving it runs high and when pressing in the clutch the r...

What Are These Black Tubes For?

I accidentally jacked up the car under these tubes, I'm not sure if it will affects the performance of the car.

2012 Mazada 3 Light Switch

help. I have a 2012 Mazda 3I. I have only 3 settings, no lights, daytime running lights, and high beams. Is this right? Is there another switch I have to buy that gives the option for Low Beams at n...

Going Over Bumps

I drive a Mazda 3 '07. When I go on bumps (street or highway), the tires kinda lose grip of the road. Is it the shocks as well?

What Does It Mean When The Power Sterring Warning Indicadior Light Isvon

How Many Axles Does A Mazda 3 Have?

Firestone dealership quoting brake repair at 150.00 per axle. Are there there 4 or 2?

Mazda 3 Won't Srart

While driving my mazda (manual transmission) the cars speed and RPMs dropped to 0. It happened while driving in 5th gear. It occurred like 3 times and now the car will not start at all. The batte...

My A/C Works Just OK. I Want To Refill The Gas. Do I Need To Vacuum Pump, O...

I have a 2005 Mazda 3, hatchback. My A/C has never been maintained, refilled or checked. It works just OK, doesn't cool as much as it used to. I imagine the amount of refrigerant gas gone down and...

2010 Mazda 3i Antenna Location

I can not locate the antenna and extremely poor reception. I just learned there maybe a hidden antenna. Where would this type of antenna be located? How can I get to this location?

Oxidized Headlights?

Hi so i dont know much about cars, i just want to throw that out there because im new to this. My headlights have a very dark oxidized look towards the bottom to where its keeping all the light fro...