How long does a new Mazda last?
According to Vehicle History, you can expect a Mazda3 to last upwards of 200,000 to 300,000 miles on average. In fact, there are even some Mazda3 owners with over 350,00 miles on the odometer and their cars are still going strong.
Does 2011 Mazda3 have timing chain?
Engine: The Mazda 3 comes with three engine choices. Timing belt or Timing chain: The 2.0L and 2.5L MZR, as well as the 2.0L Skyactiv engines have a timing chain; there is no timing belt.
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.
Why does my Mazda 3 Alarm keep going off?
Alarm keeps sounding for no reason – help! I hope this is the right place to post this – I am looking for advice on my Mazda 3 (2010) TS3 diesel. For a while now the alarm has been going off on its own, at random times day or night, and I can’t see an obvious pattern or cause. The battery is relatively new, replaced 8 months ago.
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.
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).
Is the Mazda 6 diesel engine a problem?
Google “Mazda 6 diesel engine problems”, read everything you can and then make a decision. My advice from bitter experience (costing me over £7K) would be to get rid and get another car. Petrol Mazda 6s are fine, but the diesel has some serious design issues that Mazda deny all knowledge of.
Is there a recall on a Mazda car?
But the stakes can be similarly high for cars, as GM’s ignition scandal has uncovered. Fortunately, a recall announced by Mazda is a better example of the less-grave errors computers can cause. The problem isn’t small for Mazda, however, even if it’s relatively easy to fix.
What causes a Mazda 3 to hard start?
There are many causes of hard starting but illustrative ones are a faulty engine coolant temperature switch (sensor), malfunctioning idle air control (IAC) valve, vacuum and EGR leaks, inadequate fuel delivery or pressure (clogged fuel filter, injectors), and contaminated or old gasoline.
What to do when your Mazda remote stops working?
When it stops working, the first thing you want to do is fix it. Before you head off to buy a new remote, there are a few other things that you can do to try and get it to work again. Simultaneously hold the open and the lock button down for 60 seconds. This should reset the system. If it worked, the interior car lights will go on and off.