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HERE'S INFO FROM MAZDA It's normal........ 01-029/02 2000-2003 ALL MODELS - SULFUR SMELL FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS 2000-2003 All Models DESCRIPTION On some vehicles, a sulfur smell or 'rotten egg' odor may be noticed coming from the exhaust system. The odor is usually...

It's normal The sulpher/rotten egg smell is normal for these cats with low mileage. I've been told that it may take 30,000 to 50,000 miles for the smell to resolve (as the cat "matures"). I know several folks with the same aroma including mine. Nothing wrong with the cat. Changing your brand of...

Hey folks, anyone figure out how to clean the top part of the sunshade (the side seen from outside the car)? I've accumulated some tree debris, etc and since you can't close the shade when the moonroof is open I can't get in there to clean it out (too little space for even one of those crevice...

Hey folks, is anyone else noticing that the fan for the heater/AC is quite loud, especially when turned up to 3 or 4 and on air recirculation? I am not talking about the sound of the air rushing out of the vents, but a chattering noise not unlike an old box fan. Is it me or others too? Thanks...

Hey folks, a cosmetic question regarding the dash, more specifically the radio. I have the stock radio in my 2002.5 P5 with the single cd player. There is a blank panel in the middle of the unit where a mini disc player or cassette could go. Does this deadspace bother any of you guys/gals from...

Paper thin paint... In addition to concerns about thin paint causing pits on your hoods, I've found that the paint rubs off when the edges of the door contact shrubs and other brush in my driveway (when I open a door). The door edge has numerous thin spots and a few where the paint is gone...

Odiferous I've experimented with different fuel and do note that some smell worse than others. Citgo is the least odiferous and Exxon the worst that I've found here in the Northeast. (bang)