Why does my Mazda CX 7 smoke when driving?

Why does my Mazda CX 7 smoke when driving?

When driving and giving a bit more acceleration, the car sometimes makes metal clanging noises along with blowing black smoke out the exhaust (the car sometimes has a flat spot feel to it at the time). I was told it was gas ping when I knew it wasn’t and to make sure I buy the most expensive premium gas and at the same gas station which is bologne.

Is there a problem with my Mazda CX 7?

Most CX-7’s have a little bug here and there, but seldom do we hear about a major issue, like yours. If you don’t mind, I for one, would be interested, in hearing more about your situation as time goes by. Take care, Vince. Thanks for the reply.

What is the hidden menu on Mazda radio?

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Why does my Mazda CX 7 make a knocking noise?

Sounds like it could be knocking (detonation)due to either lack of premimum fuel, or it”s possible you have an early build CX-7 that need the ECU reprogramed. We have always used premimum gas but just had our ECU updated.

When driving and giving a bit more acceleration, the car sometimes makes metal clanging noises along with blowing black smoke out the exhaust (the car sometimes has a flat spot feel to it at the time). I was told it was gas ping when I knew it wasn’t and to make sure I buy the most expensive premium gas and at the same gas station which is bologne.

Most CX-7’s have a little bug here and there, but seldom do we hear about a major issue, like yours. If you don’t mind, I for one, would be interested, in hearing more about your situation as time goes by. Take care, Vince. Thanks for the reply.

Is the Mazda CX 7 sports front wheel drive?

I test drove 2 different 2008 cx-7 sports both were front wheel drive. Only diff was one had a power seat and the other didnt. The car without the power seat drove a lot rougher than the car with the power seat. Is it possible that it is just my imagination?