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We know that SkyActiv is the anti-mod powertrain for folks who are so tight on gas money, it's difficult to floss their butt cheeks. From the high compression ratio, to the high-pressure fuel injectors and 87 Octane tune, it's damn near impossible without redoing the whole engine from top to...
Me and my buddies at InCarNation are hosting a car show in Vadnais Heights (Jimmy's Food and Drink) on May 18th (Sunday). Would be cool to have some guys in the MNMazda crew to represent us at our show! We still have loads of spots open but spots are limited! https://www.facebook.com/ICNcrew...
Here's the most up-to-date information we have shared with attendees as of right now:
Timeline
11am to 12:30pm:
If you’re pre-registered, then you’re good to check in right away and get your wristband.
If you’re not pre-registered, make sure you visit the registration table and register...
I have a '12 2.0 SkyActiv-G w/6MT, when up to operating temperature and coming to a stop light/sign and at 0mph, my engine seems to be rough/shuddering intermittently. No CEL or the MIL (wrench icon) in the middle of the instrument cluster came on. Compression ratio maybe low in one of the...
I'm fairly interested in doing this.. Anybody have a clue? I've Google'd and even took the Bing challenge and Bing'd "Mazda3 Rear Fog" and didn't really get any answers.
I'm yet to master engine braking in my 3, but was wondering for all of you other stickshift drivers if you do engine brake, if so then in what situation and how? If not then explain?
I'm about to purchase a 2012 Mazda3 6-speed manual iTouring from Brookdale Mazda Mitsubishi. Test drove it the other day and immediately fell in love. Great steering feedback, balanced ride, excellent kit for the amount of money, plus amazing gas mileage.. Essentially boat loads better than my...