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by st3v3cx-3
Tue Feb 07, 2017 3:18 pm
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: Dipstick oil level measurement method query
Replies: 7
Views: 6155

Dipstick oil level measurement method query

On all my previous cars, of various makes, the oil level high and low marks on the dipstick are to be measured when the car engine is cold. Yet on the CX-3 the measurement is to be taken when the oil has reached it's normal operating temperature and 5 minutes has elapsed to let the oil to return to ...
by st3v3cx-3
Tue Feb 07, 2017 2:33 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New to forum from the South Coast
Replies: 9
Views: 6175

Re: New to forum from the South Coast

Welcome to the forum Jumpin. I was going to point you to the other thread where there is a link to a worldwide related TSB issued by Mazda covering this problem., but I see you've already spotted it.
by st3v3cx-3
Tue Feb 07, 2017 2:26 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Mazda Junkie
Replies: 5
Views: 5095

Re: Mazda Junkie

Welcome to the forum. Have to admit I'd like a MX5 to complete my garage and provide great summer Sunday drives. So congratulations on keeping your mk4 version when buying the CX-3, especially in matching colours. p.s. You are probably aware of the BBR company who do chip upgrades on Mazda cars - on...
by st3v3cx-3
Tue Feb 07, 2017 2:18 pm
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: Mazda 3Yr Service Plan documentation
Replies: 24
Views: 16776

Re: Mazda 3Yr Service Plan documentation

If the company has gone into administration, is there a notice from the administrators posted up on the door/window of the closed dealer premises? Keep an eye on company 04300865 on Companies House webcheck and you might also try writing to the company's registered office in Chelmsford. Hopefully M...
by st3v3cx-3
Mon Feb 06, 2017 8:56 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Cape Town. South Africa
Replies: 2
Views: 3226

Re: Cape Town. South Africa

Welcome to the forum. Glad to hear you're loving your new car.
by st3v3cx-3
Mon Feb 06, 2017 12:13 pm
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: Skyactice petrol big miles
Replies: 58
Views: 36751

Re: Skyactice petrol big miles

Welcome to the forum ColinP. That usual trip sounds a great drive - bet the scenery is superb. Wish my part of the UK had elevation changes like that - at least summer time anyway.
by st3v3cx-3
Sat Feb 04, 2017 3:45 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: G'Day from Melbourne
Replies: 2
Views: 2744

Re: G'Day from Melbourne

Welcome to the forum. I can recommend a good read of the Owners Manual and Navigation Manual (if appropriate) - which should be downloadable from the Mazda AU website - will soon make the hours and days fly by :)
by st3v3cx-3
Sat Feb 04, 2017 3:40 pm
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: AirCon Issues
Replies: 139
Views: 91365

Re: AirCon Issues

There was a Mazda USA Technical Service Bulletin 07-004/16 issued in Oct'16 which related to cars produced before 5th Sept 2016 with VINs lower than JM1 DK ****** 153364 (Note: I don't think these are the format of cars sold in the UK which are all JMZ prefix?) It stated that :- "Some customers...
by st3v3cx-3
Tue Jan 31, 2017 10:36 pm
Forum: Members Gallery
Topic: Black with a few extras
Replies: 10
Views: 21778

Re: Black with a few extras

Welcome to the forum. Those extras certainly make your car stand out.
by st3v3cx-3
Tue Jan 31, 2017 12:52 pm
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: Skyactice petrol big miles
Replies: 58
Views: 36751

Re: Skyactice petrol big miles

anchorman wrote: Mon Jan 30, 2017 3:29 am With all the fuss about diesels popping up again, they better offer the AWD auto with petrol on this new CX-5 or I’m off elsewhere.
I gather a Toyota Rav4 is now available with a 2.5 (197bhp) petrol hybrid AWD auto capability :)