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Maybe it's this..... http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/08/17/mazda-recalls-215000-cars-for-power-steering-problem/

Damn. Seriously? Well at least it's good to know that it's covered under warranty. I suppose I'll take it in and let them do at least once so I can take advantage of my quickly vanishing drive train warranty. Thanks

That would be covered under the warranty, right? I like to get my hands dirty but if it's a covered item........

There was a drop of oil clinging to the bottom section before I wiped it off. edit-Oh yeah, I clean that part every time I change my oil (every 2 months) and the oil is back. Everything else around that area is clean. Could it be grease working it's way out of the pulley?????

I have an '08 MS3 with 42k miles that is beginning to seep oil around the bottom of the engine. It hasn't been enough to drip oil on the plastic under tray but it seem to be getting worse so it's just a matter of time. I change the oil myself every 4k miles with PP 5-30. I use a funnel when...

Congrats man!

1976 Audi 100 LS. British Racing Green. I named it "The Anti-Christ" because it was electrically possessed. It was a blast to drive when it was running. edit-Oh yeah. It almost caught fire once while going down the road because a hefty friend was in the back seat and caused the metal seat...

Has anyone removed their antenna? I have messed around with it but can't seem to figure it out and I don't want to f it up.

It was f**king WET! Good grief. (screwy)

Purchased 7/27/2008 with 20 miles on the ODO. 23536 on the ODO now.

I pulled the side moldings off today. I was a bit apprehensive but it looks SO much better without them. Should have done it sooner.

Well damn. I feel like a moron. I must have worded my search query wrong. Thanks for that!!!! (drinks)

Pretty soon it's gonna be time for me to replace my front pads. I have an 08 MS3 w/20k on it. I'll probably go with Hawk HPS. I know that some of you have already done this procedure but I was curious as to why there isn't a How To on this yet. I have the service manual but those little black...