New '07 Mazdaspeed 3
September-26th-2007, 12:15 AM
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New '07 Mazdaspeed 3
I searched the forums for break-in, break, break in and the like and didn't get too many hits so I guess I will post a new thread. With a new car is there much that I have to worry about as far as breaking the engine in? I was told that I don't have to worry about it but I figured I would ask here because my friend is a member of rx8club and he said its a really good community. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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September-26th-2007, 02:54 PM
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I would just be nice to the engine for the first thousand miles or so. I'm sure it mentions it in your owners manual, using phrases like "Don't maintain a single engine speed", "Don't over-rev the engine", etc.
Of course, if there is some engine defect that will later come to haunt you, you might want to get it out of the car's system while it is still very much under warranty
Of course, if there is some engine defect that will later come to haunt you, you might want to get it out of the car's system while it is still very much under warranty
September-26th-2007, 03:52 PM
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Yea this car had 260 miles when I got it and its got about 500 now, being nice to it is taking care of itself cause its my daily driver heh so can't do too many fun things in the commute =). Thanks for the input I really appreciate it! This is my first new sports car.
September-26th-2007, 04:26 PM
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Yeah it's a pretty worry free car. You did get the recall fixed by now, right? Improperly installed bolt on the transmission to chassis mount can cause some issues. If you just bought the car now I'm sure they've already fixed it, but might want to just check and confirm.
Oh what about a recall on a bolt to trany-??
September-27th-2007, 08:56 AM
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This one:
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 07V295000
Recall Date: 07/10/2007
Component: 2007 MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Units Affected: 5700
2007 MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Recall Date: 07/10/2007
Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE NO. 4 LEFT SIDE ENGINE MOUNT BOLT MAY LOOSEN IF A SUDDEN RAPID ACCELERATION IS REPEATEDLY PERFORMED.
Consequence:
IF THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUOUSLY DRIVEN UNDER SUCH CONDITION, THE NO. 4 ENGINE MOUNT BOLT MAY LOOSEN AND PULL OUT OR BREAK, ALLOWING THE TRANSMISSION TO BE OUT OF POSITION. IN EXTREME CASES, THE DRIVE SHAFT MAY BECOME DETACHED. IF THIS OCCURS THE VEHICLE WILL LOSE POWER AND WILL COME TO A STOP, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NO. 4 ENGINE MOUNT BOLT WITH A MODIFIED ONE, AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE NO. 4 ENGINE MOUNT RUBBER AND BRACKET WITH NEW ONES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALLBEGAN ON JULY 13, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 800-222-5500 .
Potential Units Affected: 5700
Notes: MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 4607F
Recall Date: 07/10/2007
Component: 2007 MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Units Affected: 5700
2007 MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Recall Date: 07/10/2007
Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE NO. 4 LEFT SIDE ENGINE MOUNT BOLT MAY LOOSEN IF A SUDDEN RAPID ACCELERATION IS REPEATEDLY PERFORMED.
Consequence:
IF THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUOUSLY DRIVEN UNDER SUCH CONDITION, THE NO. 4 ENGINE MOUNT BOLT MAY LOOSEN AND PULL OUT OR BREAK, ALLOWING THE TRANSMISSION TO BE OUT OF POSITION. IN EXTREME CASES, THE DRIVE SHAFT MAY BECOME DETACHED. IF THIS OCCURS THE VEHICLE WILL LOSE POWER AND WILL COME TO A STOP, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NO. 4 ENGINE MOUNT BOLT WITH A MODIFIED ONE, AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE NO. 4 ENGINE MOUNT RUBBER AND BRACKET WITH NEW ONES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALLBEGAN ON JULY 13, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 800-222-5500 .
Potential Units Affected: 5700
Notes: MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 4607F
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