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**StockEngine** · July 7th, 2018 06:52 AM

does it happen when you start the engine?

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**travajante** · July 7th, 2018 07:07 AM

A failing belt tensioner damper should show it leaking & produce a random grinding rattle upon start up on some. If that's good, Stock Engine might be right on some pulley.

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**dr_pido** · July 7th, 2018 07:31 AM

Originally Posted by StockEngine

does it happen when you start the engine?

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Some short squeaks yes but cannot be audible if your in an area that isn't as quiet as is in our village... The loud, long squeaks though are as what you heard on the video when in motion. I may have to submit this video evidence so they'll have to look/investigate more.

**dr_pido** · July 7th, 2018 07:33 AM

Originally Posted by travajante

A failing belt tensioner damper should show it leaking & produce a random grinding rattle upon start up on some. If that's good, Stock Engine might be right on some pulley.

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Can't hear any sir..

**travajante** · July 7th, 2018 07:36 AM

Originally Posted by dr_pido

A faulty bearing on a pulley or a faulty pulley should produce some grinding even when stationary right? Can't hear any though..

Yes, doc, but let em check the belt...though I doubt it's that. More like pulley/bearing/tensioner.

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**StockEngine** · July 7th, 2018 07:42 AM

Originally Posted by travajante

Yes, doc, but let em check the belt...though I doubt it's that. More like pulley/bearing/tensioner.

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ecu check also if there are warnings or error codes...

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**dr_pido** · July 7th, 2018 07:44 AM

Originally Posted by travajante

Yes, doc, but let em check the belt...though I doubt it's that. More like pulley/bearing/tensioner.

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Would it still be road worthy? My worry is my schedule doesn't permit me to immediately bring it to the dealership and my other car is on the fritz as well so am stuck using my M3. No error codes BTW.. Can I officially declare my car a lemon? Suspension issues, Faulty side mirror retractors, probable tensioner/pulley issues..

**travajante** · July 7th, 2018 07:57 AM

Originally Posted by dr_pido

Would it still be road worthy? My worry is my schedule doesn't permit me to immediately bring it to the dealership and my other car is on the fritz as well so am stuck using my M3. No error codes BTW.. Can I officially declare my car a lemon? Suspension issues, Faulty side mirror retractors, probable tensioner/pulley issues..

Too early for crank pulley. That will cause you codes. Belts can prematurely go if there is some misalignment or resistance. Other pulleys can randomly fail. Check the tensioner for oil leak. It's that lil shock looking thing on the passenger side of the engine. Visible once you pop the bonnet.

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**dr_pido** · July 7th, 2018 07:59 AM

Originally Posted by travajante

Too early for crank pulley. That will cause you codes. Belts can prematurely go if there is some misalignment or resistance. Other pulleys can randomly fail. Check the tensioner for oil leak. It's that lil shock looking thing on the passenger side of the engine. Visible once you pop the bonnet.

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Will do sir. But for the time being would a week of use still be ok?

**travajante** · July 7th, 2018 08:07 AM

Originally Posted by dr_pido

Will do sir. But for the time being would a week of use still be ok?

Check your belt condition 1st. If it shows premature wear, some pulley is the culprit. The worst thing that could happen is losing the belt. You'll have to pullover as you won't get the alternator to work. If it's some random bearing sound or a leaky tensioner, you'll be fine. Try not turning the AC on & listen. If it gives you silence, then there's your suspect.

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**RedlineJunkie** · July 7th, 2018 10:16 AM

Shoot! These M3's are effin noisy! Generating unwanted noises. Performance is superb but these noises are bugging me. Mine is on front driver side suspension. Have a limited time also to visit dealership.

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**dr_pido** · July 7th, 2018 10:23 AM

Originally Posted by RedlineJunkie

Shoot! These M3's are effin noisy! Generating unwanted noises. Performance is superb but these noises are bugging me. Mine is on front driver side suspension. Have a limited time also to visit dealership.

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Better have the engine mounts inspected as well. It took them a while to know that it was my front engine support that was busted and took the long route of having the suspension fixed first before they looked into it. Hence the tiring process of going in the dealership for inspection, releasing the unit and await approval of warranty claim, then going back to the dealership for the actual repairs/replacement. Am already getting tired of going in and out there due to the different issues my unit has.

**Walter** · July 7th, 2018 02:50 PM

Yeah, it's a lemon indeed ... Sell your Mazda 3 and get a Honda ...

**travajante** · July 7th, 2018 03:44 PM

Lemons do happen. My previous CRV was 1 of 3 identical company issues. I was the unlucky 1. It had rust, AC & suspension issues I got tired of. Swapped that w/ a RAV....solved.[emoji4]

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**RedlineJunkie** · July 8th, 2018 12:29 PM

Well, they say Honda's and Toyota's are reliable cars. Maybe 8 out of 10 would be the reliability ratio. For Mazda, only 6 out of 10. I love Mazda, it's just that for a 1 or 2 year old car, there are lots of issues here and there. Kinda pain in the neck. And the dealership are not that really good in terms of servicing.

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**RedlineJunkie** · July 8th, 2018 05:39 PM

This guy said Mazda has the worst automatic transmission.

Here's What I Think About the Mazda CX-5 in 1 Minute - YouTube

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**travajante** · July 8th, 2018 06:25 PM

Long term reviews dictate improvements. Let's hope the next 3 will get tweaks the new 6 just got. NVH down, suspension buttoned better...these improvements are shared in the mid part of this savagegeese( main reviewer is a gen3 Mown3r) review...
Review | 2018 Mazda6 Turbo | Slow No More - YouTube

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**travajante** · July 8th, 2018 07:32 PM

I like the tips & tricks Scotty Kilmer shares...but Jalopnik might prefer Val more.

**A121** · July 9th, 2018 03:59 PM

Originally Posted by travajante

I like the tips & tricks Scotty Kilmer shares...but Jalopnik might prefer Val more.

Guy is old school and has been left by the times.

Better to watch ChrisFix as he can explain things better.

Anyway, would anyone know where i can buy a step sill for my mazda 3?

**buknoii** · July 10th, 2018 12:49 PM

guys can you recommend any online stores for mazda 3?

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