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2007 Mazda 3 – How To Change Your Brakes

April 12, 2021April 12, 2021 marlonhogg

There’s been a problem with the Mazda’s brakes for some time now. At low speeds, a constant squeak-squeak can be heard from the front passenger wheel. Annoying. As if the loud tickety-tick from the AC […]

Leave a commentMy Rides2007, 3, 3s, brake job, brakes, DIY, hatchback, mazda

2007 Mazda 3 – Making Oil Changes Easier With a Spin On Conversion

March 2, 2021March 2, 2021 marlonhogg

So there I was, doing the first oil change on the Mazda a few months ago. What should’ve been a 45 minute job at most, turned into several hours of multiple trips to the parts […]

Leave a commentMy RidesDIY, mazda, mazda3, oil, oil filter, oil filter conversion

2007 Mazda 3 – Gaskets, Sensors and Throttle-bodies Part 1

November 22, 2020November 22, 2020 marlonhogg

Right away, I knew something was wrong. Or fishy. After zeroing all the fluids (save the coolant) and replacing filters and transmission sensors, the Mazda ran beautifully. So it was surprising that, while performing a […]

Leave a commentMy Ridescrc cleaner, intake cover gasket, mass airflow sensor, mazda, mazda3, spark plugs, throttle-body

Garage Update – 2013 Ford Fusion SE

September 10, 2020September 10, 2020 marlonhogg

To say that our 2013 Ford Fusion SE has been a reliable Steed is an understatement. I’ll admit to having reservations about purchasing an American brand. All of my previous cars have been trouble-free (previous […]

2 CommentsMy Ridesecoboost, Ford, Fusion, garage update

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