Recent content by timoboy

I agree with those that say leave it alone. This is a hydro-electric system that doesn't generate the heat of traditional systems where the pump spins in relation to engine speed regardless of need. My other Mazda with this system (2006 Mazda5 5MT) is still on the original fluid, albeit only 70k...

2012 Mazda 3 with the electro-hydraulic power steering system. Looking for fluid recommendations. Manual recommends M5 or M3 fluid. Being a 2012, which might it have come with originally? I want as close to what is in there as is humanly possible. I see Idemitsu sells a "type M- M3/M5"...

As the weather gets hotter I've had some changes to report: As of now parts replaced: Condenser (Denso) (Original was leaking, no change with replacement) Dryer (Denso) Expansion Valve/TXV (Denso) (no change with replacement) A/C Pressure switch (OEM Used from low mile car) (Original tested...

The only outside temp sensor also feeds the dash temp readout, and it is accurate. This is a bretty basic/bare bones economy car so just cable adjusted climate control. I would like to try to catch the problem while it is happening, however it only really presents itself at freeway speed, I...

2012 Mazda 3 2.0 Skyactiv 6MT 167k Between 60-70 degree weather, the A/C blows ambient air temp (65ish degrees) while on the freeway. At idle when that temp outside, it is reasonably cool, but not as cool as it should be. When colder than 60 the a/c functons normally. When first started in...

Originally Posted by dan_erickson Is there any way to bleed the air and old fluid from and ABS module with out a scan tool? The 2011 Fusion that we have, IMO, seems that the brake pedal is a little spongy. The car still stops fine but the pedal feel is not great. I did just do a brake fluid...

Originally Posted by Cdn17Sport6MT Surprising. Many folks DO like the Redline MTL... and it is the correct grade (+ it is the correct GL-4). However, it is a bit LOWER in viscosity than some other 75W-80 transaxle / transmission lubricants (as, of course, 75W-80 is a RANGE of viscosities... a...

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*Update* Used my Costco Membership parts discount (15%) at a different Mazda dealer that sells their parts for MSRP before discount (no markup), got OEM fluid for around $25/qt. Car shifts like new. Literally "sucks" into the lower gears with gentle shifting. I didn't own the car new so I can...

2012 Mazda 3 2.0 Skyactiv 6MT, looking for MTF recommendations. 75W80 GL4. Early transmission with 1.8 qt capacity. Vehicle has 165k freeway miles, fluid had never been changed, vehicle shifts very well for its age (smoothest manual I've ever driven), however wanted to change as just purchased...

Yes there are bunch of threads on this, but I'd like more current input. 2000 Toyota Sienna calls for Dex-II I'm doing a 100% clean fill on an entirely new power steering system. Brand new Genuine Toyota $1k rack, pump, all hoses, reservoir. Only thing being reused is the metal hard lines...