2014 Mazda 3

[jojopad]

Hi! Pa-OT mga sir, glad to have an active thread for Mazda BM/BN owners here in PH

I just bought a 2015 2.0R last month and I have some issues with it.

Clunking noise - whenever I drive on bumpy roads, I hear a clunking noise (metal) at the front. Nawala naman after my PMS and bolt tightening but after a long drive from the province and bad roads in Manila area bumalik ulit.

Has anyone here experienced this issue? I'm guessing its the front end links?

Mechanics told me in my last PMS that all bushings are ok.

Mileage is 35k.

Road noise - Maybe because its sitting on lowprofile tires and based on what I read from other forums problem daw talaga ng BM/BN ito?

Hope to hear! Thanks.

Same issue with my Hatchback BN 2.0L. After pms those clunking noise would go away and after a few days driving on uneven bumpy roads the noise would come back again.

[travajante]

Hi! Pa-OT mga sir, glad to have an active thread for Mazda BM/BN owners here in PH

I just bought a 2015 2.0R last month and I have some issues with it.

Clunking noise - whenever I drive on bumpy roads, I hear a clunking noise (metal) at the front. Nawala naman after my PMS and bolt tightening but after a long drive from the province and bad roads in Manila area bumalik ulit.

Has anyone here experienced this issue? I'm guessing its the front end links?

Mechanics told me in my last PMS that all bushings are ok.

Mileage is 35k.

Road noise - Maybe because its sitting on lowprofile tires and based on what I read from other forums problem daw talaga ng BM/BN ito?

Hope to hear! Thanks.

Too young to be clunkin'. Have your dealership try the proven OE coil spring protector-(KDY5-34-081). Below is the prescribed install location for the BM/BN.



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[Archerfish]

Too young to be clunkin'. Have your dealership try the proven OE coil spring protector-(KDY5-34-081). Below is the prescribed install location for the BM/BN.



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Does the "3" and the "6" share the same part?

[travajante]

Does the "3" and the "6" share the same part?

Yes, they fit all Skyactivs. The CX5 uses twice the length. I've installed them on the 2 even if it did not require em. Why? Mazda uses the rigid, more durable type of front strutmounts atop springs. One disadvantage over rubber ones of softer durometer would be expected noise. It doesn't help that coil springs aren't wound to tight tolerances. The softer ones like what BMW uses do eliminate noise but at the expense of long term reliability & alignment spec retention.
Having worked on different types, I prefer the more reliable rigid.
Mazda's rigid
BMW's softer rubber.
Tein offers a similar spring protector/silencer product in different sizes. These can be applied either as mount cushion or in between coils.

[RG-93]

I own a Mzd3 skyactiv 15, I hear this annoying sound na parang langitngit in the front drivers side but I don't think it's metal to metal, I've heard this before in my previous car and culprit was the springs. Can this rubber silencer fix this annoying noise

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[travajante]

I own a Mzd3 skyactiv 15, I hear this annoying sound na parang langitngit in the front drivers side but I don't think it's metal to metal, I've heard this before in my previous car and culprit was the springs. Can this rubber silencer fix this annoying noise

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The spring protector addresses the spring-strutmount contact noise. Worth trying...Cheap item. They're under $5 from US Mazda sites...a bud sent over a few pairs. When I upgraded my dampers to Koni, new 1s replaced the old. I even use em for non-Mazdas.
If the noise still haunts, it's another issue.

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[RG-93]

The spring protector addresses the spring-strutmount contact noise. Worth trying...Cheap item. They're under $5 from US Mazda sites...a bud sent over a few pairs. When I upgraded my dampers to Koni, new 1s replaced the old. I even use em for non-Mazdas.
If the noise still haunts, it's another issue.

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Thanks sir I'm about to install them cheaper route muna elimination process I hope makuha agad

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[travajante]

Thanks sir I'm about to install them cheaper route muna elimination process I hope makuha agad

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Wishing you peace & quiet, sir.[emoji120][emoji4]

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[squall88]

You worry too much.[emoji4] It's just like missing your annual health check up...make it up. You can opt in or off casa service now that Yojin is done. I DIY our other cars but have found our lone local dealership rates reasonable...I still let em. My service records are official & complete. Useful should 1 have issues that could be addressed by warranty. Still on Shell Helix Pro 5w-30 here....since new.
On the BCM...If you've been notified, then your VIN is part of the recall. It's wiper control system related. You won't wanna lose wiper function in the midst of some thunderstorm deep in the night, would yah?[emoji4]....Oh, that's free, by the way, sir.

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Thanks sir Trav.

I asked my casa Mazda Pasig, they said PMS will be around 7000-8000 pesos range. Plus if I bring my own oil, there will corkage fee of 700 pesos. But they will deduct the value of their own synthetic oil to that price. Again, this is my first PMS without yojin 3. I'm not sure if that price is reasonable. Need you advise/recommendations . Thanks

[travajante]

Thanks sir Trav.

I asked my casa Mazda Pasig, they said PMS will be around 7000-8000 pesos range. Plus if I bring my own oil, there will corkage fee of 700 pesos. But they will deduct the value of their own synthetic oil to that price. Again, this is my first PMS without yojin 3. I'm not sure if that price is reasonable. Need you advise/recommendations . Thanks

Anytime, sir. Try asking their rate for a basic oil change, not the whole PMS package. If corkage defeats savings of using theirs, no point in bringing your own.[emoji4]

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[Youncle]

Too young to be clunkin'. Have your dealership try the proven OE coil spring protector-(KDY5-34-081). Below is the prescribed install location for the BM/BN.



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Thanks for the input sir! Hopefully Mazda dealerships are still aware of this issue sa BM/BN models and hindi masakit sa bulsa since my car is not covered by Yojin 3 anymore 😅

[Youncle]

Thanks sir I'm about to install them cheaper route muna elimination process I hope makuha agad

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Let me know also sir if this solved your issue. Baka sakali same din tayo ng problem 😅 Thanks!

[travajante]

Thanks for the input sir! Hopefully Mazda dealerships are still aware of this issue sa BM/BN models and hindi masakit sa bulsa since my car is not covered by Yojin 3 anymore [emoji28]

You can buy the protectors from any dealership or online & have your trusted suspension shop remove the front coil springs, stick em 138mm from the top tip on both. Reinstall. DIYable, if you're handy.[emoji4]

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[Youncle]

I'm planning to change my stock horn but after watching DIY vids on youtube matrabaho and maraming clips/screws pala sa front bumper , might as well leave it to the experts nalang.

Where do you usually go for car accesories ng M3 natin? Any reputable shops near Makati/Mandaluyong area?

Takot din kasi ako na magkulang yun clips/screws pag careless yun tao sa shop


Also, do we have an active FB group page? Just wanna see some clean builds and concepts.

Thanks!

[Youncle]

You can buy the protectors from any dealership or online & have your trusted suspension shop remove the front coil springs, stick em 138mm from the top tip on both. Reinstall. DIYable, if you're handy.[emoji4]

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Got it! But do I still need a wheel alignment after installation?

[travajante]

Got it! But do I still need a wheel alignment after installation?

I always have alignment checked post-suspension-work. You might wanna swap in some mild drop springs & SPC camber bolts while at it. All in 1 go.[emoji4]

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[squall88]

Anytime, sir. Try asking their rate for a basic oil change, not the whole PMS package. If corkage defeats savings of using theirs, no point in bringing your own.[emoji4]

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This is their quotation. I asked them about basic change oil service. If i'm not mistaken, I think they will just remove the price of other parts/labor category, which are small amounts lang. So should I take avail those parts/services? Thanks again

[togmolodon]

This is their quotation. I asked them about basic change oil service. If i'm not mistaken, I think they will just remove the price of other parts/labor category, which are small amounts lang. So should I take avail those parts/services? Thanks again

Complete wash for a thousand bucks? Does that include engine?

[travajante]

This is their quotation. I asked them about basic change oil service. If i'm not mistaken, I think they will just remove the price of other parts/labor category, which are small amounts lang. So should I take avail those parts/services? Thanks again

Haggle on the labor. The service doesn't require skill nor much time. Oil changes + brake cleaning takes what? 2hrs tops? Ask for their shop-hour rate & factor....then, compare w/ other dealerships.

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[Archerfish]

Complete wash for a thousand bucks? Does that include engine?

I think I'll skip that one.