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June 8th, 2022 09:24 AM #11871
OVT long overdue. You guys should've been enjoying your kodos more long ago.
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June 29th, 2022 11:43 AM #11872thinking of getting a 2014 Mazda 3. what issues should i consider if i decide to get this model?
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June 29th, 2022 11:45 AM #11873
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June 29th, 2022 12:34 PM #11874
Onga Doc. Di ko sabihin na nakapila ka na sa Mazda 3 ko
1.5 or 2.0? The 2.0 has a start/stop system that requires a special battery. It also has a capacitor that may or may not be on its way out. The capacitor is available from 3rd party providers for around 50k. You can ask the owner to start the car and check for warning lights on the dash. The 1.5 is much simpler.
Common issues for both are:
- suspension: stab links and strut insulators. Some higher mileage units need their lower arms replaced as well due to cracked bushings.
- engine supports
- accessory belt and tensioner: there is a cylinder that maintains tension to the "fan" belt. Old versions were prone to leaking and were replaced via recall.
- caliper bolts: if the brakes were rarely serviced and greased then there may be play in the caliper bolts due to rubbing and will cause suspension noise. These bolts are replaceable.
Yojin3 started in 2013 so you are fairly sure that it's been casa-maintained for the first 3 years. This should be reflected in the service records.
Some early 1.5s don't have rear cameras installed. These are available and will output video on the headunit.
Most units of that age might not have the Android Auto/Apple Carplay module installed. These are also readily available.
Do not get the 1.6 Maxx. This has the 2014 body but has the old Ford engine. These don't have the OEM reverse sensors and don't have the SkyActiv badge in the rear. They also don't have the HU screen and controller beside the handbrake.
Otherwise it's been a pretty problem-free ownership for our daily driver since October 2014
Edit: kaya ng 1.5 umakyat ng Baguio with 4 adults and a full trunk via Tuba-Asin roadLast edited by JohnM; June 29th, 2022 at 12:46 PM.
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June 29th, 2022 12:46 PM #11875
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June 29th, 2022 12:50 PM #11876
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June 29th, 2022 02:09 PM #11877
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June 29th, 2022 05:09 PM #11878lol no. direct injected = dirty valves. unavoidable because there's no fuel spray to clean it up.
Skyactiv Owners Beware: Intake Valve Deposits! | Mazdaspeed 3 Forums
Skyactiv Intake Valve Deposits - Photos| Bobistheoilguy
Engines that are actually designed to minimize carbon deposits add back port injection to direct in a dual injection system. Examples of this are high performance versions of the Audi 2.0T:
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June 29th, 2022 06:29 PM #11879
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June 29th, 2022 08:59 PM #11880
Dual injection is indeed the way to go. Toyota introduced that in their D4-S V6s in early or mid 2000s.
Though carbon deposit is DI's known bane, Mazda has pretty much skirted or pushed back the effects better than others, esp Bimmers. 8years of Skyactiv ownership & I've yet to sense any symptom, twitch or drop. Still, not worried...got access to a bud's walnut equipment & 1.5Sky-specific nozzle milled to fit a BMW tech part ready in the parts bin. Had some practice & test runs tucked, too. It really is the only proper way.Attachment 42095Attachment 42096
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