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Hi. I just purchased a used '07 Mazda3 Sport. It has the stock single-CD HU. I do not have Bose nor do I have the Trip Computer. I am thinking of upgrading to the 6-disk changer unit. Does anyone know if this is a plug-n-play swap? I also have found two part numbers for the 6-disk changer...

Since the dealer couldn't even get the weight right, I am guessing they can't get the type right either. It is probably dino juice. If I get the car, I will probably update to the motorcraft, or go for Mobil 1 (assuming I can find the right weight). Now to get the thing to the (other) dealer for...

Spoke to the dealer. Oil used is 5w-30. Not the recommended 5w-20, but still thin enought? Is it possible that is the problem, or can we rule that out now? -- Ian

Oil changes done at dealer He has told me that all the oil changes were done at a local dealer (a different one from the one where I am going to have the checkup done). Do I need to check with them to ensure they used the right viscosity? Seems silly...

Didn't I read the manual that it doesn't take premium? Or was that a mis-read? So it requires 92/93 octane?

Roughness questions Now that is an interesting idea - you are scaring me. I don't have time for a UOA, but I have asked the current owner where he had his oil changes done and for the receipts. The roughness was not just a function of high RPM, but also while under load - which actually...

Thanks for the link, crossbow. The car has been exclusively maintained at the dealer. I did not look at the oil viscosity that closely - I will check next chance I get. Is there a known issue with the computer on these cars? I certainly don't know if it has been reflashed, but as it is under...

More info on car Thanks for the reply. Here are some more details. 27,000 miles. Black, cloth sport interior w/carbon-fibre look trim. Auto climate control Power seats No sunroof 6-disk BOSE radio Bought new by current owner - has all records. Good on oil changes. Small fender bender prior -...

Good morning, all. I am looking at a 2003 Mazda6s (v6, sport package, 5-speed manual). Anything specific I should be looking for? Any known weak spots? Also - the car seems to have a little roughness through the upper rpm range under load. Is that normal? I drove a 2005 6s with automatic...

part of the reason I married my wife was when I told her about my hobbies (then SCCA ITB and autocross), she said "Who WOULDN'T like that?". Since then she is a multiple time regional AX champion (I had an AS car - I ran in SS locally and let her have the open AS class - which she won)...

Hey - is anyone out there autocrossing a Mazda6 in SCCA Autocrossing? I am about to purchase a 2003 Mazda6s (5-speed, of course), and am wondering if I am going to be the only one doing it. It is classed in GS against Mini Cooper S's, BMW 318i's and many others. I may not be competetive, but I...