Can you guys recommend some sites that will show me the basics of what's under the hood and explanations. I've never really been into cars but now that I'm a mazda owner I'd like to know as much as I can about my ride.
this site is great for finding out anything look for engines and turbo systems really informative . nothing as far as just mazda but it will give you a good idea of what happens under your hood
This link is a little bit more advanced than howstuffworks, but the topics being discussed are also a little more advanced as well. So I would suggest you read howstuffworks first and then read from this place.