Mazda Celebrates 10 Million Vehicles Sold In U.S.
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) has announced that it recently sold its 10-millionth vehicle in the United States, since starting U.S. sales operations in 1970. The 10-millionth vehicle, a 2013 Mazda3, was sold from Continental Mazda of Naperville, Ill., to Lauren Carter of Glen Ellyn, Ill. To celebrate this significant milestone, Mazda has replaced Carter’s recently purchased 2013 Mazda3 with an all-new 2014 Mazda3, and the 10-millionth vehicle will become a permanent part of the Mazda heritage collection.
Mazda Tech Tip: Diagnosing Body Vibration At Cruising Speeds
Some vehicles may experience a body vibration when driving approximately 55 mph. This symptom is due to the characteristics of the No. 3 and No. 4 engine mounts. Modified No. 3 and No. 4 engine mounts have been established for service only. Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.
Uncovering Potential Repair Issues On Mazda3
In this article, we’ll take a look at routine services on a Mazda3 and some of the more common problems that may be uncovered as they are performed. Our shop has always subscribed to 30,000-, 60,000- and 90,000-mile major service intervals with oil changes and inspections at a maximum of 5,000 miles. That may not exactly match the factory recommendations, but it works well for our customers and us, and covers all of the recommended services.
Tech Tip: Mazda Air Intake Selector Mode Switch Failure
Some Mazda6 vehicles may experience an air selector mode switch that will not switch into recirculation mode. This condition may be caused by a lack of continuity in the mode switch.
Mazda Scores First Race Win With SKYACTIV-D Clean Diesel
In only its fourth race, the all-new Mazda6, powered by a production-based SKYACTIV-D Clean Diesel engine, scored a win in the Rolex Grand-Am GX race at Road Atlanta. Joel Miller and Andrew Carbonell drove the #00 Visit Florida Racing Mazda6 to the win, with team-mates Sylvain Tremblay and Tom Long finishing third in the similar #70 SpeedSource Mazda6 SKYACTIV-D. It was a three-way battle for most of the race with a Porsche Cayman splitting the two Mazdas.
Tech Tip: Hydraulic Lash Adjuster Noise On 1990-1993 Mazda 1.6L DOHC
There have been reports of a noise from the top of some 1990-1993 Mazda 1.6L DOHC engines that occurs several times faster than crankshaft rotation.
Tech Tip: Using An On-Vehicle Brake Lathe On Honda, Hyundai, Mazda And Volkswagen Vehicles
Technical Service Bulletins provided by Honda, Hyundai, Mazda and Volkswagen address the issue of brake pulsation and stress the use of the on-vehicle brake lathe exclusively for rotor resurfacing. They no longer recommend any off-vehicle rotor machining.
ACDelco Adds Subaru, Honda, Isuzu, Mazda and Volvo Part Numbers To Professional Wire Set Line
According to ACDelco, the Professional All Makes Wire Sets are a premium offering yet competitively priced, matching the original equipment of various manufacturers in design, color and quality.
Tech Tip: Mazda Leak From Rear Heater Pipe
During winter driving, especially in the 23 “Salt Belt” states, water containing salt may accumulate in the black plastic pipe cover and/or the brackets of the wheel housing. This may cause corrosion and perforation of the rear heater pipe, resulting in coolant seepage from the rear heater pipe.
Mazda3i Vehicle Maintenance Checks
For this article, we’ll be looking at a 2006 Mazda3i. We won’t spend much time on performing routine maintenance services, as we should all be familiar with the nuts and bolts of the job. The most important thing to ask yourself is, why are you doing this service? Sure it’s important to get fresh fluids and