What kind of engine problem does a Mazda 3 have?
The contact owns a 2008 Mazda 3. while driving at various speeds, the atv and check engine lights illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the highway to restart the vehicle, but the warning lights were still illuminated. In addition, the vehicle jerked while driving and accelerated on its own.
What to do if your engine light is on on a Mazda 3?
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What was the mileage on a 2008 Mazda 3?
The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,352. The contact owns a 2008 Mazda 3. while driving at various speeds, the atv and check engine lights illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the highway to restart the vehicle, but the warning lights were still illuminated.
How much does it cost to fix a 2008 Mazda3?
1 Engine Knock 2008 MAZDA3 Average Cost to Fix: $4,500 Average Mileage: 26,000 mi 2 Rod Bearing Failure 2008 MAZDA3 Average Cost to Fix: $3,200 Average Mileage: 98,000 mi 3 Premature Shock, Strut Wear 2008 MAZDA3
What are the problems with the Mazda 3?
They loosen up and there some symptoms, such as the engine shaking too much when started or driveline lash, and vibration / thrumming noises. I drove my first car after college like a nut, and after only 15K miles, broke the engine mounts, which were a horrifically expensive $400 in 1984, which would be like about $1200 now.
Is the Mazda 3 a 5 speed manual?
I have had several manual transmission cars over the years, and have never had this type of problem. During the first 2000 miles I was driving my 2008 Mazda 3 (5 speed manual) the engine mounts were beginning to secretly stretch.
When did the Mazda 3 first come out?
I drove my first car after college like a nut, and after only 15K miles, broke the engine mounts, which were a horrifically expensive $400 in 1984, which would be like about $1200 now. If you go around using engine braking and hitting bumps too hard and doing a lot of jerky takeoffs, the mounts can’t handle it on any car.
Can a Mazda 3 be over revved by the accelerator?
If the engine was shifted into first from 60 mph, the torque could snap something other than the valves, especially after they busted and locked up the engine. The engine cannot be over-revved by the accelerator as there is a rev limiter AFAIK.