transmission

I pulled my manual trans today to replace the rear main seal, RTV the MBSP bolts, and replace the clutch and flywheel. I pulled the trans, clutch, and flywheel and saw that the bearings were seized to s*** and left rusted metal dust everywhere. I inspected the trans shaft and it appears that it...

Hi, new here. I'm interested in a CX-5 with a manual transmission. Should I get the last 2016 on the lot or wait for the new 2017. The dealership is telling me the 2017 version will not come with a manual transmission. Does anybody know if that is true?

we're doing a lot of work on our 03 pr5. clutch, transmission seal, shock n struts, motor mounts, flywheel, control arms, cv axles, etc...now our transmission wont go back in and keep slipping down...any advice on how to get it back into place and make it stay?

I have a 2004 Mazda 6i with the 2.3L engine. I purchased this vehicle after it was in a minor accident. Assume it was working before wreck but unsure. Parts replaced: hood, bumper cover, core support, radiator, ac condensor and such. No damage to engine. Still starts and runs. No frame...

Just joined Mazdas247, so hello everyone! I want to share my experience about replacing my Transmisison Control Module: The vehicle is a 2008 Mazda 5 2.3l automatic. Not certain what trim level. Initial problems were random and infrequent hiccups in power, AT light turned on with code U0101...

So the other week I was driving down the road at about 35mph stuck behind someone, I went to pass the person and my transmission lost power. It would rev up to 6000rpm, but no power to the wheels. I put the car into "manual mode" attempting to manually shift the car into a gear, but it just...

Hello, I have auto trans MP5 2003 with 97k. Its slipping between 2nd and 3rd gear. She will try to shift and 2000 rpm at a normal driving speed and will slip to about 2700-3000 rpms and catch 3rd gear and drop to 1200-1500 rpms. I don't have a slipping problem in any other gears. I have been...

My wife drives a 2014 Mazda 5 Sport, 6 speed manual transmission, 34k miles and it recently started making a ticking sound when accelerating. I drove it tonight and the symptoms have changed a bit. So the ticking sound changes in frequency and tone as the engine revs, but if the clutch is...

Hello all, Just purchased a hard driven MP3 with locked-up tranny as a "first car" for my son. Dropped the tranny, (thanks for write-up on How-to), popped it open and holy-crap, lots of gear pieces ... Long story short, it needs, 4th Primary and Secondary, 5th and 5th Alternate. Looking all...

2014 w/ around 70k miles. Starting to notice rougher shifting. Stop and go (slower speeds) it seems more noticeable. Anyone else?

I have a cx9 2011 FRONT WHEEL DRIVE model done 110k on the guage notice making grinding/whining noise coming from left side front wheel ONLY after driving for a while say after 15mins of driving and ONLY when slowing down without braking and also louder noise turning right. And its not constant...

Hello peers, I've been working on a 2010 Mazda 3 with the 2.5 liter and 6-speed manual. I've been meaning to boost this vehicle but as the tranny was a bit on the weaker side (152k hoonigan miles) I decided it would be wise to start with a fresher tranny. Anyways, fast-forward to last sunday, I...

Doing a clutch job, I decided to replace the rear main seal. When I was putting the seal in, it went in crooked and got stuck. I had to destroy the seal in order to yank it back out. So I'm going to try again with a new seal. But it looks like it would almost be easier to remove the oil seal...

I have 2012 CX-9 AWD Touring. While going through the forums, I realized that there are 2 ways to get the existing ATF out before pouring new in. a) Removing drain plug as stated in -...

hello everyone, I just bought a brand new mazda cx5 2016 s grand touring 2wd in mexico, I will have it with me on Friday. I am very concerned about possible issues with the automatic transmission, I've been reading some complaints with it regarding some delay while engaging the gears and stuff...

This car is fully functional, except that the passenger rear strut mount is completely rusted out and it would cost more to repair than the car is worth. 120,000 miles, 5-speed manual, silver body, 1.6l engine, grey clothe/plastic interior. The Good: Zero problems with the drive train, oil...

hi guys, Has anyone done an auto to manual transmission conversion on a mazda 2 ? how many parts will be needed total ? (new dash?). Or is it better to just buy a manual mazda 2. I ,sadly, drive an auto and would like a manual one ..(yes)

We just got a new 2015 Mazda5 GS with an automatic transmission. I was wondering about the durability of driving it using the manual mode? How aggressive can one be with the manual mode in terms of downshifts, etc? Tips or suggestions? So far, I find I get good results lifting slightly on the...

I have a 2009 Mazda 5 with the 5-speed manual. There is a black metal end cap on the driver's side of the transmission that is weeping fluid, Mazda calls it an extension housing. I've found an exploded diagram of the housing, and there doesn't look like there is a gasket between it and the...

Hey Guys! Im really excited to be part of the group on Mazda247, I recently scooped up a 2002 MP5 and its in immaculate condition. But the only feature I questioned about the car was the shifter with the button compared to the 2003 model with the sleek looking triptronic. I have searched every...