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    Soften ride on Mazda 3 '07

    You mean, there are adjustable shock/struts in my car from the factory?
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    Soften ride on Mazda 3 '07

    Hi everyone, Ive had my mazda 3 GT for about 3 years now, and its been great except for one thing; the ride is way too stiff for the commute I have. I drive about an hour straight to work, steady at highway speeds, and there is a long stretch of road that is very unique to how this car handles...
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    Mazda 3 GT Auto Tranny Crapping out

    I got a new transmission! Its been driving great, just as good as before I had my first fluid changed (which was when the problems started). Im going to look into getting an extended warranty, the total was around $2200 - original powertrain warranty covered it :) ... joshritger - some...
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    Mazda 3 GT Auto Tranny Crapping out

    SRH_3GT: If you get your tranny fluid flushed/changed etc, Id go with the Mazda Motorcraft V (M-V), or whatever other fluid Mazda "recommends" for your specific car. Also, take it to a VERY reputable place to get it done (you can buy the fluid at a Mazda dealership and take it elsewhere)...
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    Mazda 3 GT Auto Tranny Crapping out

    I have a Mazda 3 GT '07 that I bought new. Its approaching 3 years and almost at 50,000 miles. Long story short: I got the tranny fluid replaced for the first time, at about 48k, at a local shop with ATF MAX LIFE 55 (I know Mazda "recommends" their M-V fluid, but I read about other people...
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