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    Strange A/C Behavior

    Hey guys, The weather here in Chicago is starting to get warm so I decided to turn on the A/C this afternoon for a bit in my 04 Mazda3. After letting it run for a few minutes, I noticed something very strange. Out of the two seperate vents in the center of the dash. The vent closer to the...
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    Replacing axle seal

    Hi, I have an 2004 Mazda3. After doing the oil change, the dealership told me that they found some signs of leakage on the bottom of tranny. To try to pinpoint the problem, their recommanded service is to replace the left axle seal ($162) first, degrease then test drive to determine if the pan...
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    Transmission Service Pricing?

    Hi, my 2004 Mazda3 has just reached 75k miles. So far, this car has been wonderful. The only problem I encountered about 10k miles ago was a bad engine mount which has been replaced. I'm planning on bringing it into the dealer for a full transmission service. They quoted me $149. Is this...
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    Transmission Service Pricing?

    Hi, my 2004 Mazda3 has just reached 75k miles. So far, this car has been wonderful. The only problem I encountered about 10k miles ago was a bad engine mount which has been replaced. I'm planning on bringing it into the dealer for a full transmission service. They quoted me $149. Is this...
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    Recommendation for replacement pads

    My wife's Mazda3 is due for brake pad replacement. What would you guys suggest? This is only for everyday driving so normal performing pads would be sufficient. Metallic? Semi? Ceremic? What material is the stock pads? Is this good enough...
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    Need Tires Quick

    Hi all, first time poster. I'm actually posting for my wife (since she's alittle computer challenged). Let me just say this little Mazda3 is pretty fun to drive around. I own an Acura TL-S and it doesn't handle curves as confidently as this car sometimes. (rockon) Ok...here's my question...
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