Recent content by negusm

Not familiar with this istop system but have questions... Are all batteries 12v? If so, why wouldn't they all just be wired in parallel to the alternator? You might need a beefier alternator for the current requirement, but you shouldn't need anything "smart" at all. You just need to know...

Like Lazy2.5 said, 205/55r16 is your closest tire to what you have now. At 60mph, this profile for 16" wheels will be off 0.5mph on your speedo. https://www.calculator.net/tire-size-calculator.html?ctw1=205&car1=50&cws1=17&ctw2=205&car2=55&cws2=16&ctype=2&x=Calculate#compare

I removed my 2008 with just ramps. It just has clips and retainers. Pretty sure all newer ones are like that.

In the US most tire shops won't mount used tires anymore (Mavis, Firestone, Mr Tire). Discount Tire still does. Call around before you waste your time like I did. If you get smaller rims, make sure they fit, have the correct bolt pattern, backspacing, etc. As suggested by Lazy2.5, get new...

Might be tough. I don't know of a shop that will allow you to bring your own parts anymore. I tried to bargain with a shop for my 4Runner that they were TOYOTA rear shocks, sealed in the TOYOTA packaging and they wouldn't budge an inch. Even when I said I'd sign off on no warranty. They also...

I bought OEM rotors from MazdaSwag. Swapped the ones from Firestone off my mom's car and there was noticeable difference in weight. The OEM ones were far heavier. I vote for OEM. They weren't that much more.

Maybe the transmission mount counts as a combined third one? I usually go to partsouq.com, put in my vin and look at the exploded diagrams to see what parts are doing what.

It comes back after the car sits overnight. Months ago it would come back after about 30 minutes. At that time a frozen evap crossed my mind but since it's gotten far worse, I discounted it. I'll check the drain. It's easy and free after all.

Some more good suggestions. It's not a freezing evap coil or the AC would come back on after a bit. Like I said, you get one good run on a cold startup and then when it cuts out, it never comes back. Even with running around and doing multiple stops for some errands for an hour.

Thanks for the info. I do have the service manual and will crack it open. I don't think the temp sensor is the issue. Cranking the temp down to 60F makes the fan come on full blast, no problem. The fan also ramps up and down as I get closer or or farther away. I assume that if the temp...

So this 2008 has manual AC. I cracked open the service manual and it should be a three step process. Remove gas pedal. Remove Driver's side console panel next to the gas pedal. Remove wiring connector and then pull the Resistor.

My AC will work great for a while and then just quit. It used to come back on after 15 minutes and work great again until it would stop again but now it seems like it works when the car is first started cold, then when it cuts out, it stays off permanently until the next day. I checked the AC...

Looking for a good 2008 Mazda3 vid or guide...There's exactly one vid on youtube but it was pretty worthless. The guy had everything apart already.

We've had a few 5s and a 2008 3 and no covers.

I haven't done it but if you're going to do it...I assume it's all on the "front" of the engine. (which would actually be the passenger side). If it's a typical engine setup, Replace: Water Pump Front Main Engine Seal Cam Seals? There are probably chain guides. Usually made from plastic on...