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.
How to check the spark plug gap on a Mazda 3?
To prevent damaging the tip, use a wire type plug gap gauge when inspecting the plug gap. 1. Measure the spark plug gap using a wire type plug gap gauge. If not within the standard specification, replace the spark plug. New spark plug (reference): 0.75—0.85 mm {0.030—0.033 in} New spark plug (reference): 1.05—1.15 mm {0.0414—0.0452 in}
When did the Mazda 2.3L DISI engine come out?
It was first introduced in 2005 as the high-performance engine for the Mazdaspeed6 (Mazda6 MPS). The L3-VDT was subsequently installed in Mazda CX-7 and Mazdaspeed3 (Mazda3 MPS). Mazda stopped producing this engine in 2012. The 2.3 DISI engine has the same cylinder block as the naturally aspirated version.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.