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  1. 2004-2009 Mazda 3 Performance & Mods
    Hi all! Recently bought a used 2007 year Mazda 3, 1.6L petrol, 5 gears, manual transmission. For me, driving experience has been quite smooth, but I've noticed that at high speeds, the RPM is higher than I would expect. When I am driving at 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5th gear, the RPM is about 3000...
  2. 2004-2009 Mazda3 Discussion
    Hi! I have an old Mazda 3 2003. 1.6 fuel. It started jerking (back and forward), like it was cutting off fuel, on highway at about 4000 rpm. Oil was low. Since then oil + filter, fuel filter and spark plugs were replaced. If I don't release gas but keep it jerking at 4000 rpm, CEL with P0340...
  3. 2004-2009 Mazda3 Discussion
    Need Help, I have 2005 Mazda 3 - 2.3 L - About 3 weeks ago it started running rough and I assumed it is bad gas - even though I fill up from the same Company owned gas station. 2 weeks ago car engine stopped while I was at a signal - gave it about 5 sec and turned it back on and it started...
  4. 2010-2013 Mazda 3 Engine and Performance
    Wifes 2013 Mazda 3 Auto Skyactiv 65K miles No mods Symptoms Low RPM (1800 to 2500) medium low to medium throttle usually going up a very slight incline the car the car seems down on power and makes kind of an intake noise. I can lightly modulate the throttle and get the engine back to...
  5. 2004-2009 Mazda 3 Performance & Mods
    Hi Everyone, I am looking for a solution to change the gear ratio in my 2005 2.3 Mazda 3, particularly for the last gear to make it more of an overdrive. The car was purchased in the US with a stock 5-gear manual transmission but I subsequently changed the transmission to a 6-gear one from 2007...
  6. 2004-2009 Mazda 3 Performance & Mods
    I have a 2005 Mazda 3 2.3l Hatch and it has 145km on it now. Prior to the issue I currently have the car had a very low idle and would want to shut off due to such low idle. I had the spark plugs replaced and now the idle is fine. Now when I'm coasting at around 50-60 when i release my foot off...
  7. 2010-2013 Mazda 3 & Skyactiv Discussion
    Hi everyone Ive got a Mazda BL SP25 (2.5L) I bought this car with 160,000kms on the clock, I drive fairly aggresive, i notice that my car doesn't have much power down low, but i feel a kick up top @ 5k RPM, is this how the car should drive normally? I doubt it should as the power is felt as...
  8. 2010-2013 Mazda 3 & Skyactiv Discussion
    Hey all, Anyone have an idea as to why I get this annoying squeal accelerating in low gear around 1.75 - 2.25 rpm? Sorry if it's hard to hear it on the noisy road.
  9. Engine / Drivetrain
    I have gotten into the habit of driving in first gear and reeving often up to 5k plus. Is this bad for the engine and I should stop doing it? How much can a engine handle and not affect life of the engine and such? Is there a difference in affect on the engine if your high RPM in lower gears...
  10. 2014-2018 Mazda 3 Skyactiv Discussion
    I have a 2016 Mazda 3 hatchback (2.0 L automatic). I bought it brand new at 27 miles and it currently has 1,076 miles. This has been happening since I started driving the car, but it hasn’t gotten any worse. When I’m about to go down a steep hill, I shift the car into manual mode and shift down...
  11. 2004-2009 Mazda3 Discussion
    My wife's 05 3 has about 105k miles on it and we just changed the plugs and did an oil change. Afterwards it's been having a strange RPM bouncing issue. It only happens in 4th gear around 1000rpm. It'll go up to 1500 then back down to 1000 a few times then stop. It will do this anywhere from 2...
  12. 2010-2013 Mazda 3 & Skyactiv Audio & Electronics
    This is a very strange situation and I've tried everything and checked so many forums and asked so many people and even had professional audio installed check and still nothing. Finally going to post about it in hopes of finding an answer since I'm out of options. First things first I'll give...
  13. 2010-2013 Mazda 3 Engine and Performance
    Hey folks , did any of you noticed to have some strange vibes in the car at certain RPM ? Check my video and how the camera shakes at 2250 RPM (I've rest the phone behind the steering wheel), as soon as it passes that spot I can't feel it anymore . Any idea ? Engine mount pass. side is good...
  14. 2014-2018 Mazda 3 Skyactiv Discussion
    It's a 2015 Mazda 3 hatch. So, there is a rattle that is present under load at lower RPM. It sounds like it's metal to metal (e.g. loose nut) and location is very hard to pinpoint, sometimes looks like it's from the rear, sometimes from the front. Anyways, I noticed that the rear bumper rings...
  15. 2014-2018 Mazda 3 Skyactiv Discussion
    Hey guys, just thought I'd ask on the forum about this "issue", it drives me nuts. Car is about 6 ish months old, about 15k on it (yes I drive alot), automatic I always notice that if I drive aggressive (sport mode) and hold gears longer and rest my foot on the brake pedal (just touching it...
  16. 2014-2018 Mazda 3 Skyactiv Engine and Performance
    Just wondering about my 6 speed manual 2.5. In 6th gear I am at 2000 rpm's at 55mph. So I would assume I would be going 110mph at 4000 rpm's. and 138 at 5000 rpm's. Question is where will the tach top out at in 6th gear. Would it ever get to 5000 rpm's?
  17. 2014-2018 Mazda 3 Skyactiv Engine and Performance
    I have a 2014 Mazda3 iTouring 6MT I recently got a BMW and the first thing I noticed in comparison to the Mazda3 is that the Mazda3 holds the RPM for a long time, making it hard to do quick shifts smoothly especially going from 1-2. There were reports if the shift indicator goes out, for...
  18. 2010-2013 Mazda 3 & Skyactiv Wheels and Tires
    Ok, so I've decided to lose 150kms a year on my odometer and go with a 225/35-18 front tires to add pep to the car. Question is, shift points changes and rpms and speedometer changes especially on 6th gear on an AT. 811 rev/mile stock vs 833 rev/mile new tires. Any takers on this one?
  19. 2014-2018 Mazda 3 Skyactiv Engine and Performance
    Hi Guys, 2015 Mazda 3 I sport manual with 390miles so far. When accelerating very mildly in 2nd gear right around 1400rpm the car jutters/lurches back and feels to me like engine sorts of dies for a microsecond there. This dosent happen in any other gear in the same rpm. Moderate or heavy...
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