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    Fuel Filter Replacement

    Has anyone out there done a fuel filter service on a Mazda 3s? My baby has had problems starting and is now hesitating under acceleration. I think it is the Fuel Filter as I have 48,000 on the odo now and it has not yet been changed. I would love to change it myself, but I don't know how, and am...
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    In serious need of some help with Mazda 3s brakes!!!

    I took out both 14 mm bolts, and the 7mm hex heads that act as guides for the caliper. I got everything out of there. The only thing I could not for the life of me do was compress the piston. So I am wondering if anyone in this forum knows whether or not I need a special tool to compress the...
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    In serious need of some help with Mazda 3s brakes!!!

    OK, I ordered some new pads for my rear brakes (EBC GreenStuff). And today I was trying to install them, however, I ran into a snag. As I was taking the calipers apart, etc., I found I could not compress the piston with a clamp. I have come across a couple other threads that had said that some...
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    Brake Problems...possible solutions?

    huge, thanks everyone for the feedback and support. I did have one question, has anyone heard anything about the KVR rotors available, because I think I want to upgrade to those as well. And, if anyone knows, is there a step-by-step anywhere on how to change out the pads and rotors?
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    SP23 Tailights

    Do LED's exist for The Sedans? where in the aftermarket can you find LED's for the sedan?
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    Brake Problems...possible solutions?

    Hello all, it has been quite a while since I have posted anything in any of these forums, however, I have recently encountered a problem with the brakes on my 3, and I knew this was the place to go for solutions and suggestions. Here goes. I have a 2004 Mazda 3s, fully loaded with every option...
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    Just a question to all...I am confused...

    ok, I have been looking for parts for my 2.3 S sedan. Recently a member of this site directed me to www.japanparts.com (thanks again for that key suggestion). Well, the parts listed within some of the pages there say that they are for a certain type i.e. (15F, 20C, 23S). As such, some of the...
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    Looking for performance parts and accessories

    OK, this may have been addressed a million times, but I have been surfing these forums for days now and have not found anything concrete or solid in the following categories : Body kits for a 3s Sedan (other than the Erebuni and Accolade Kits) Engine upgrades (new cams and cam gears, headers...
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