2014 Mazda 3

[Hot Hatch!]

Regarding my warranty claim, here's the description on the repair order:
*Install left/right front insulators.
*Replace left/right lower control arm bushing.

Service crew advised that this may take whole day because the bushing part will be done by external machine shop. This got me thinking if this was strictly replacement, is the machine shop really needed? Or the bushing will actually just be repaired there? Your thoughts fellow Mown3rs?

Tia,
The doubtful hobo

Exactly the same done on mine. So far so good. =)

[kirito]

Exactly the same done on mine. So far so good. =)

Ah... the King's reassurance, I can rest easy

[travajante]

Regarding my warranty claim, here's the description on the repair order:
*Install left/right front insulators.
*Replace left/right lower control arm bushing.

Service crew advised that this may take whole day because the bushing part will be done by external machine shop. This got me thinking if this was strictly replacement, is the machine shop really needed? Or the bushing will actually just be repaired there? Your thoughts fellow Mown3rs?

Tia,
The doubtful hobo

Control arm bushes this early, really?????You'll know when they're gone by the tire kick test....kick the front tires, front to back. If you see movement, the bushes are worn. Mine are still rock solid.

[Hot Hatch!]

Control arm bushes this early, really?????You'll know when they're gone by the tire kick test....kick the front tires, front to back. If you see movement, the bushes are worn. Mine are still rock solid.

The SA explained to me that they did machining on a part of the bushings. I forgot the details. Not replacement. Not worn. There is something there that creates squeaking or tok sounds which needs machining.

[travajante]

The SA explained to me that they did machining on a part of the bushings. I forgot the details. Not replacement. Not worn. There is something there that creates squeaking or tok sounds which needs machining.

Hmmmm, I'll look into this with the headtech here. Never heard of such.

[oneian]

Thank you justdiy for today!

[travajante]

Thank you justdiy for today!

Whoah!!!! Grats, oneian sir!!!! Great work, justdiy sir!!!! Mor3 power to Technical Details!!!!👏☝👍

[travajante]

The SA explained to me that they did machining on a part of the bushings. I forgot the details. Not replacement. Not worn. There is something there that creates squeaking or tok sounds which needs machining.

Ok here's the Control Arm Bush TSB...
SYMPTOM:
Some vehicles may exhibit a creaking noise from under the front of the vehicle when driving over bumps. The
noise occurs at approx. 12 - 25 mph (20 - 40 Km/h) when the road surface is wet or after a car wash. The noise becomes more noticeable when driving over higher bumps.
The creaking noise is caused when the front lower control arm bushings become wet.





Hope this clears the doubts, kirito brah.

[kirito]

Very informative bro Travs. Those arms should stay quiet now, wet bushings or not. Just thinking Mown3r warranty claim experience can still be improved if dealer had their own pressing tools. Showing the TSB too could help appease the doubtful hobos. Too bad they didn't let me have the replaced bushings, oh well

[travajante]

Very informative bro Travs. Those arms should stay quiet now, wet bushings or not. Just thinking Mown3r warranty claim experience can still be improved if dealer had their own pressing tools. Showing the TSB too could help appease the doubtful hobos. Too bad they didn't let me have the replaced bushings, oh well

Hobo makeshift bush presses are kinda easy to do w/ simple jacks. They can come in handy & save a lotta time. Warranty replacements, I believe, are taken back by dealerships.

[elodeon]

Does anybody know the diameter of our 1.5's oil filter? anyone using Filtermag?

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[travajante]

Does anybody know the diameter of our 1.5's oil filter? anyone using Filtermag?

FilterMag Gets Results | FilterMag Consumer Products

I doubt anyone on yojin would be using aftermarket filters. Try checking if they have Oil Filter: PE01-14-302A equivalent, elodeon sir.

[kimbon]

Does anybody know the diameter of our 1.5's oil filter? anyone using Filtermag?
FilterMag Gets Results | FilterMag Consumer Products

if you want to know the Mz3 oil filter diameter para lang i-compare ang diameter sa kahit anong SKU/part number ng Filtermag or any brands ay di 100% accurate ito. e.i. the oil filter diameter of gen1 & gen2 Vios is smaller than Balwin BT223 but it works FYI

[Jeff18.0]

Hi sirs - sorry to interrupt the current topic and just pop-up out of nowhere. Ask ko lang po, where can I get 3M scotchprint 1080 vinyl glossy black? Plan ko kase ilagay sa roof ng Mazda3. Meron po kaya dito sa Pampanga? and how much it cost po?

Thank you and hoping for your response po
Jeff

[travajante]

Hi sirs - sorry to interrupt the current topic and just pop-up out of nowhere. Ask ko lang po, where can I get 3M scotchprint 1080 vinyl glossy black? Plan ko kase ilagay sa roof ng Mazda3. Meron po kaya dito sa Pampanga? and how much it cost po?

Thank you and hoping for your response po
Jeff

Try contacting them....
3M Scotchprint Wrap Film-Philippines

[testament11]

Had a blast driving and chasing the one and only ring king hahaha!!!

[travajante]

Had a blast driving and chasing the one and only ring king hahaha!!!

Please post & share what everyone is talking about this early, testa brah. RingKing Jeph Curry's gifted in different ways than his brother Steph....

[oneian]

Hi sirs - sorry to interrupt the current topic and just pop-up out of nowhere. Ask ko lang po, where can I get 3M scotchprint 1080 vinyl glossy black? Plan ko kase ilagay sa roof ng Mazda3. Meron po kaya dito sa Pampanga? and how much it cost po?

Thank you and hoping for your response po
Jeff

Please post pictures of your 3 after you've had the roof wrapped. Thanks very much!

[Doctsakititoy]

Some people, really! SMH


Any suggestions on how to fill in the scratch? Can black colored wax help?


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[travajante]

Some people, really! SMH


Any suggestions on how to fill in the scratch? Can black colored wax help?


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Try rubbing it off 1st w/ rubbing compound, doc. If deep, best pro'd.