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by zoomzoom
Fri Nov 26, 2021 6:42 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: AWD Tyres- Replace all 4 tyres
Replies: 1
Views: 1943

AWD Tyres- Replace all 4 tyres

Hi CX3ers, Is everyone replacing all 4 tyres at the same time? 215/50/18. 3mm on the front with edge wear and slight cracking and 5mm on the back, I guess turning all 4 on rotation would even out the wear. Looking at getting Goodyear efficent grip performance 2 with 68 db to cut down the road noise....
by zoomzoom
Sun Dec 08, 2019 12:06 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Tyres
Replies: 19
Views: 20684

Tyres

Hi CX3 ers, What is the tyre of choice at the moment, 215/50 r18 Sport Nav 150 bhp 4 x 4. Toyo proxes R4O currently with 3 mm of tread,looking to replace soon,I had understeer the other day plus front wheel skid on heavy braking. I was intererested in the Michelin cross climate however £274 a corner...
by zoomzoom
Mon Jun 03, 2019 7:00 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Wiper blades
Replies: 15
Views: 15842

Re: Wiper blades

Hi All, I have just fitted Bosch Aerotwin flat wiper blades on my windscreen,great wiper blades but do not match the 'Wing effect' of the OEM blade. I note that the OEM blades are made by Mitsuba and the refills are available from https://www.wiper-blades-refills.co.uk/windscreen-wiper-blades/24-mit...
by zoomzoom
Fri May 10, 2019 8:40 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Rear Diff oil,SG-1
Replies: 2
Views: 2774

Rear Diff oil,SG-1

Hi CX-3 people, 2.0 AWD 2015 Sport nav. Rear Diff oil. This should be changed every 27,000 miles if the car has repeated short trips of less than 10 miles. Has anyone changed the Rear Diff oil in the CX-3? Oil required is a Hyp Gear Oil SG1 Mazda OEM part. Any alternatives or is it a visit to the ma...
by zoomzoom
Thu Nov 08, 2018 7:22 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Brake disk + pad replacement
Replies: 8
Views: 7330

Re: Brake disk + pad replacement

Hi Recently replaced the rear pads on my 51k 150bhp awd.A simple replace job as I had a wind back tool for the caliper piston.Make sure you adjust the handbrake as well,undo a couple of philips screws at rear of plastic console lift up and adjust with a long series 10 mm socket. £400,Don't make me l...
by zoomzoom
Sun Oct 28, 2018 7:16 am
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: Yes! Auto closing mirrors at my 2016 CX-3
Replies: 10
Views: 9609

Re: Yes! Auto closing mirrors at my 2016 CX-3

HI
Is this Mod a simple plug and play?Anyone carried out the Mod? Thanks
by zoomzoom
Tue Jun 05, 2018 5:56 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: CX-3 .Newbie.
Replies: 19
Views: 13717

Re: CX-3 .Newbie.

Hi, Just had a call from the dealer,4 wheels to be replaced under warranty.What tyres would you recommend? I also found the rear spoiler to be loose,agreed that they would repair with new packers. The corrosion in the rear hatch will be resprayed at a Mazda approved dealer. Happy with this level of ...
by zoomzoom
Wed May 30, 2018 4:58 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: CX-3 .Newbie.
Replies: 19
Views: 13717

Re: CX-3 .Newbie.

Hi , Thanks to st3v3cx-3,I took my CX-3 back for warranty repair on the AC. No quibble replacement of the condencer and control unit.Photos taken of the corrosion on the wheels awaiting Mazda acceptence of claim. I noticed a CX 5 TSB of corrosion under the hatchback near the lock,mine has the same p...
by zoomzoom
Sat May 19, 2018 10:44 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: CX-3 .Newbie.
Replies: 19
Views: 13717

CX-3 .Newbie.

Hi All, Found the web page on Thursday, Anchorman know his stuff.Thanks. I have just bought my Sport Nav privately from a genuine seller.Great fun to drive after 20 years of BMW 3 series coupe's. Only problems that I have picked up are Ally corrosion to the 18 inch wheels,clearly a manufacturing fau...