How can I make my Mazda3 faster?
A supercharger on a modest boost level would give a good power gain. Lowering the engines compression ratio will allow you to increase the boost further and you can push the NASP 2.3 engine to around 230 bhp. The turbo 2.3 can hit around 290bhp with some careful tuning.
Why does my car judder at low speeds?
As well as some of the causes of car stuttering mentioned earlier, moisture in the distributor cap can also make a vehicle jerk when accelerating. If your car is parked overnight in cold temperatures, condensation can form inside the distributor cap, causing the engine to misfire when accelerating at low speeds.
How to fix a Mazda that stalls at stop?
Remove the air hose from the throttle body. Disconnect the throttle body connector. Remove the throttle body from the intake manifold, with the water hose connected. Clean the throttle body on the air hose side using a soft, clean shop cloth, sprayed with engine cleaner (Mazda recommends their P/N 000-77-A86).
What causes idle surges on a car ECM?
Idle surging can be caused due to other issues in the car, but if it happens in conjunction with other throttle position sensor symptoms, the culprit is often the TPS. At idle, the ECM will not get the correct information and the throttle will variate randomly causing idle surges.
What causes a car to misfire at low speeds?
If your car is parked overnight in cold temperatures, condensation can form inside the distributor cap, causing the engine to misfire when accelerating at low speeds. Another possibility is a problem with the engine mounts, which hold the engine in place to the chassis.
What does a Mazda 3 engine sound like?
He (AAA guy) said the engine sounds like a sawing machine and the timing chain is gone. So I took off the oil filler cap and looked inside with a flash light so that I can see the cam closest to the firewall/driver.
Why does my Mazda 3 not want to start?
You’re getting oil on your spark plug; replace the valve cover gasket, it isn’t very hard, basic tools are needed, and a valve cover gasket kit from a dealership and some gasket maker silicon. It could just be a severe enough leak going through #4 to not want to start.
What kind of engine does a Mazda 3i have?
I have a 2005 Mazda 3i 2.0L 5 speed manual. I bought it back in April with 92,000 miles and it now has 110,000 miles. It has a catback straight pipe exhaust and the previous owner said the engine was swapped, due to a timing chain failure on the previous one.
What kind of spark does a Mazda 3 have?
I check the spark by taking out all the spark plugs, then holding one after the other against the metal block and checking for spark while someone turned the ignition. All 4 plugs showed spark, and they looked strong with a bluish spark color.