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    2007 Mazda5 2.3L engine, possibly terminal - Options?

    The car has 180K on it. I changed the 1st set of plugs around 100K. I had not even been thinking of the plugs lately. The car had been a little hard to start from about 165K, but it always fired up after a little coaxing of the pedal. I went through a couple things I thought would cause that...
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    Mazda5 Radiator Fan differences?

    I'm thinking they went to dual fans after 2010. Does that sound right? Still unsure about the control module. I cannot tell from pictures on the various websites.
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    2007 Mazda5 2.3L engine, possibly terminal - Options?

    Good news. Engine is not dead. Mechanic is incompetent. I changed the plugs and it runs fine. I did forget when I last changed the plugs, so bad on me for that. But some people just want to take your money. Sometimes you just gotta do it yourself.
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    Mazda5 Radiator Fan differences?

    I can see the radiator fan in my 2007 has one fan. I also see some models with dual fans. Dual fans seem to come in either later models or models with manual trans (?) or models with climate control (?). Mine is an auto and just on/off AC and temp dial. If I had to replace it, which I may after...
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    2007 Mazda5 2.3L engine, possibly terminal - Options?

    Thanks for the response - MZ5wagon. That is what I suspected from the general engine specs of these two cars. I just wasn't sure if there were any computer or accessory changes that would make a replacement not a straightforward change. Thanks, Stefano Concord, CA
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    Water Pump replacement - what's this job like?

    I did this about a year ago on a 2007. I do not remember anything unusual or difficult. It was the easiest water pump replacement I've done. After the pulley is off, you have to tilt the pump to get it to clear and out.
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    2007 Mazda5 2.3L engine, possibly terminal - Options?

    Hi all - My Mazda5 could have terminal engine issues. If that is the case (still seeing what the mechanic says), I was considering looking for a used engine to swap out. My questions revolve around what is the latest model engine can I acquire that would fit in with little or no ancillary...
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    4 Speed Automatic downshift issue 3rd-2nd

    I have a 2007 Mazda5 with the 4SP Auto with Manual shifter. I noticed lately when climbing a steep hill the 3rd to 2nd downshifts are delayed. When the engine bogs down and needs more torque, it won't downshift when it should. When it finally does, it does it with a hard sudden shift. I can...
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