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    2012 Mazda3 Skyactiv Cam Position Sensor Leaking Oil

    So I just happen to look under my engine bay and noticed that my 2012 Mazda3 2.0L Skyactiv engine cam position sensor is leaking oil around it. The car has 26,000 miles on it. Any clue as to why this would happen? I have attached a picture. I am assuming that it is the cam position sensor. It...
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    Water pump question....

    You have to take timing belt off. Check my how to video on YouTube http://youtu.be/5KOseTeBqow
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    2012 Mazda3 Rear Tow Hook Mount

    So i went to see how the tow hook mounts just in case i loose it on the snow covered roads by my house and this is what I found. When you take the cover off of the front bumper there is a whole where the tow hook screws right to it. When i take the cover off for the rear on the rear bumper...
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    Protege 2.0L Timing Belt Water Pump Install How-to

    Did a quick install video on a 2001 Mazda Protege 2.0L engine for a Timing Belt and Water Pump. Hope it helps. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KOseTeBqow
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    When is the best time to get a first oil change?

    i have a 2012 Mazda3 2.0 L skyactiv and i just changed mine at 4200. i used amsoil OE 0w20. 6.50 a qt and ill be changing mine every 5k miles...
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    2012 Mazda 3 Hatchback Rear Bumper Guard Install

    Bought a OEM Genuine Mazda rear bumper guard kit for the 2012 Mazda 3 and installed it. Did a video hope this helps! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NQnS5YrcrU
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    2012 Mazda 3 2.0L SkyActiv Oil CHange How-To

    Did my first oil change and made a video. Hope this helps! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYKTCzyIm3M
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    Skyactiv engine/transmissions & long term reliability

    I have the 2012 I Touring HB Skyactiv 6 sp MT and sticker was $20150 I paid $19300 plus tax doc fees was $20660. $850 incentives $3k down for $16810 financed at 0% for 60 months thru Mazda/Chase $280.57 a month...not too bad.
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    2012 Mazda 3 How-To Install Rally Armor Mud Flaps

    Just got a new 2012 Mazda 3 i Premium hatchback and decided to get the Rally Armor mud flaps. Installed them yesterday and did a video. Anyone that is thinking about getting these. GET THEM! They look amazing. I bought the silver not the dark grey because I wanted to be able to see the logo and...
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    FS-DE Part out - Complete engine! 80k original!

    still have the valve cover left? Ill take it. You do paypal?
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    Protege Alternator and Belt Install How-To Video

    My belt snapped on my alternator belt so I tore it all apart and found out the alternator had froze and so i replaced the alternator and both belts and did a how-to video for that that want to try to do it themselves. It is not hard at all. I am in n o way a mechanic but definetly saved mself...
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    Mazda Protege Door Latch Replacement Video How-To

    So my door latch stopped working on my 2000 Protege. It would not unlock the door or open the door from the outside. SO i bought a new latch from the Mazda Dealer as a OEM part. It was $128, but I needed it to get into the car so I replaced it. It was a lot easier that I thought it would be...
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    Protege Passenger Side Engine Mount Replacement Install How-to

    Had to replace a broken motor mount on my 2000 Mazda Protege. Did a video so that all can see. If you plan on replacing the mount go to the dealer and buy it from them. It comes all as one piece and is drop in. A lot easier than going to a local auto parts store for a generic one. And it was...
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