I've just recently started getting a "Stutter" when accelerating in gears 3 - 5 at around 3500 and 4000 rpm's. I start accelerating fine, but when I shift into a higher gear and push down on the gas a little bit more, and put a little more stress on the engine, I get a BUMP, and the car stops accelerating for a split second.
I don't think it's the clutch slipping because the stutter doesn't induce a rapid RPM surge. I've only really noticed it when the weather is super cold, so it might just have something to do with that.
For now, I'm going to replace the spark plugs and give 'er an oil change. I'll reply if this fixes it.
If anyone's run into this and has an answer other than "Take it to the idiots at the Mazda Shop," please let me know. I'm over my warranty (I'm at 61k miles) and I've stopped using the Mazda shop ever since they've consistantly mis-diagnosed every single problem I've brought it in for.
Thanks in advance.
I don't think it's the clutch slipping because the stutter doesn't induce a rapid RPM surge. I've only really noticed it when the weather is super cold, so it might just have something to do with that.
For now, I'm going to replace the spark plugs and give 'er an oil change. I'll reply if this fixes it.
If anyone's run into this and has an answer other than "Take it to the idiots at the Mazda Shop," please let me know. I'm over my warranty (I'm at 61k miles) and I've stopped using the Mazda shop ever since they've consistantly mis-diagnosed every single problem I've brought it in for.
Thanks in advance.