About to upgrade my speakers and add a sub. Does anyone have any experience in the limits of the Mazda 3 electrical system? I have a 2014 sGT with Bose system (which I've ripped out) and the system replacing it is: x8 - 55w Infinity Reference Speakers @ 3 ohm x1 - JL CP212 Subwoofer Enclosure...

I was installing android auto in my car using the official kit and decided to try vinyl wrapping the console as well. I removed the back cover on the shift knob, pulled the pin out, then pulled the entire shift knob out. Here is the issue: after installing everything back by following the above...

Hey everyone, I’m new to Mazda. I recently let go of my old Subaru hatchback. Looking to get into the Mazda3 hatchback. I know there’s a few variations. Which is the best one based on personal opinion? I know there is one with a dual exhaust, does it make a difference. Which is the best bang for...

First post as a potential Mazda3 owner. Just about to decide on a Mazda3 Hatch - ST or SGT A few questions if anyone more experienced with Mazda can help me out I would appreciate it. I've had Subarus, Hondas, Nissan, BMW, Mercedes, a miata track car, and a Baja bug. Mostly in my experience...

So wife and I went to Vegas for a vacation when we got back the battery was dead. Jump started it and took it in and got a new battery. First thing I noticed was when talking on cellphones threw bluetooth it sounds low and muffled on inbound sounds but outbound sounds fine. My registration...

Hi! It’s my third post complaining about the issues on my 19 Mazda 3 HB premium AWD. Though I love this car very much and it’s so much fun to drive it, these issues are really annoying and finally make me decide to drop it off at dealer tomorrow. The following is the list: Noise issues: 1...

What brands or types of manual transmission fluid would you recommend for a gen 3? Red Line MTL? I'm going to do my 5k service tomorrow. oil..tires..brake/clutch fluid..might as well add in transmission fluid..its on the low side for some reason anyways.. then take it to the dealership to get...

Evening all My car has done over 107k miles on the clock and going to book it into an independent mazda garage. There is a bit of a squeak on start / low running, so hes going to test the tension of the chain to see if it needs a new one. I think the front right spring has just gone too as...

Hello! I’m in the UK and am looking to pick up a 2016 registered Mazda 3 and am struggling with the choice between the 2.2 Diesel (148bhp) and the 2.0 Petrol (118bhp) - both with around 20k miles / 32k kilometres on the clock. Obviously the 0-60 acceleration and MPG economy are much better on...

Hi, Just upgraded FW from OS Version 51.00.351 Mazda6 (JM6-GJ / YoM 2015) to OS Version 56.00.513 4A N and about to take the dip into some of the awesome MZD-AIO Tweaks made available on this forum. Have a couple of queries in proceeding with same though and thus appreciate any advice/guidance...

Hi, Just upgraded FW from OS Version 51.00.351 Mazda6 (JM6-GJ / YoM 2015) to OS Version 56.00.513 4A N and about to take the dip into some of the awesome MZD-AIO Tweaks made available on this forum. Have a couple of queries in proceeding with same though and thus appreciate any advice/guidance...

I could use some anti-theft advice! Tonight my daughter brought over her '07 Mazda 3 that has a "new" 2.5L Ford Fusion engine in it as of last year. When I completed the engine swap I did a lot of extra work including replacing the missing engine splash shields. One of her side shields was...

Hi, I am new to your forum and relatively new to Mazda as well. My wife is nearing 40K with her 2016 Mazda 3 ISport (I think). I have a couple things I am looking for here: What is the actual recommended maintenance intervals for her car? I’ve spent an hour going through the stealership service...

Should we keep the old purple Mazda? My wife's 2007 Mazda 3 (2.0) sedan (automatic), with 117k miles (paid off) needs about $1k worth of motor mounts and suspension work and we are wondering if it's worth keeping? Repair quote: Both Axel assembly's Transmission mount Motor mounts...

I have a 2015 Mazda3 I’ve been looking for a high output alternator so I can run a 2000w sundown but can’t seem to find one any advice would be greatly Appreciated

Hi, I've been searching for tyres to replace the stock Dunlops on my Sport Nav 3 in the UK. I previously had Michelin CrossClimates on a Golf (I live in Scotland so all season is a good choice) but these aren't available in the 215/45/18 size of the Mazda, in fact the range of tyres seems to...

Just bought a 2014 Mazda3 SP25 Astina. Noticed that the OS is only version 28....... I'm reading the How To update the firmware, and on step 14 it states that if S/W is below 29 refer to Service Information R036/18. Any Help would be great as I don't want to brick it!!!

Hey Folks, Hope all is well in Zoom Nation.... I was wondering if a Mazda 06' Front seats from a hatchback would fit and 09' hatchback? Anyone...Know bolt pattern specs?

Greetings Fellow mazda misfits , can any one help / or guide in the right direction for the following , Losing my peace of mind in searching this ( manual book informs only type A and Type B cluster information ( Bone stock is type C doesn't say anything about this) We picked up new to us...

I just changed my oil and added a bit too much. I took one of the oil pumps and slipped the tube down into the dip stick hole way too far and lost the tube when I tried to pull it back out. I am hoping that if I drop the oil pan I can get it out. It felt like something mechanical was stopping...