Mazda issues recall due to ball joint corrosion
Mazda North American Operations notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that it was issuing a safety recall for certain 2007-14 model year CX-9 vehicles manufactured from Oct. 24, 2006 to Dec. 28, 2013.
Mazda Miata Awarded Top Honor by J.D. Power Survey
The third-generation Mazda MX-5 Miata is finishing up its model run on a high note, as it was recently awarded top honors in its segment for J.D. Power’s annual Initial Quality Survey (IQS) for the sixth year in a row.
Customer Loyalty to Vehicle Brands Spells Ongoing Maintenance Opportunities
Vehicle owners’ allegiance to brands should give us all something to cheer about. This is especially true for those who service import vehicles.
The Changing Maintenance Market: New Technologies Mean More Opportunities
Most of us wake up each morning, not realizing that our professional world has changed even as we slept. Our first job of the day is to service a vehicle equipped with an oil life monitor. Not only do we discover that modern oil life monitors can indeed accurately predict oil life, we also discover
Mazda Sales Off To Big Start In 2015
Mazda North American Operations kicked off 2015 with 20,271 vehicles sold in the U.S. in January, representing an increase of 7.7% versus last year. “Coming off our best sales year in 20 years, Mazda vehicle sales have continued the positive momentum into 2015,” said Ron Stettner, vice president of sales, MNAO. “Mazda3, Mazda6 and CX-5
Mazda: Fuel System Servicing Precaution
Applicable Models: 2004-’07 Mazda3 2005-’07 Mazda6 2006-’07 MX-5 vehicles During service/removal of fuel system parts on the above vehicles, the memory of the malfunctions and the long-term fuel trim need to be cleared by either removing the fuse for the PCM or disconnecting the negative battery cable for at least 60 seconds. If not, the
Import Insights: Mazda (March 2015)
Mazda Sales Off To Big Start In 2015 Mazda North American Operations kicked off 2015 with 20,271 vehicles sold in the U.S. in January, representing an increase of 7.7% versus last year. “Coming off our best sales year in 20 years, Mazda vehicle sales have continued the positive momentum into 2015,” said Ron Stettner, vice president of sales, MNAO.
Benefit From An Uptick In Import VIO Maintenance Opportunities
Two key market indicators should bode well for your shop, laying the foundation for bountiful service opportunities. With international nameplate brands garnering a whopping 54.6% of December 2014 auto sales, and with that number pegged above the 50% mark for several years in a row, import vehicles in operation (VIO) will continue their steady climb
A Look at Next Generation Import Start/Stop Systems
Although stop/start idle systems have been used on hybrid vehicles for many years, a growing number of non-hybrid late model import models are also being equipped with this fuel-saving technology. For 2015, almost every major automaker offers one or more models with stop/start idle control. Many experts predict that within the next two years, over
PaceSetter Performance Products Offers Direct-fit Manifold Catalytic Converter For 2004-’06 Mazda 3 And 2006-’07 Mazda 5, 2.3L Engine
PaceSetter Performance Products, designers and manufacturers of quality-made, affordably-priced exhaust systems and components, now offers a direct-fit manifold catalytic converters for the 04-06 Mazda 3 & 06-07 Mazda 5 with the 2.3L engine. PaceSetter Direct-Fit Manifold Converters utilize mandrel-bent stainless steel tubing for maximum efficiency and CNC-machined thick steel flanges for a factory-like fit and
Mazda Tech Tip: VVT Noise When Starting Engine
Applicable Models: 2003-’08 Mazda6 (2.3L) 2004-’08 Mazda3 with VINs lower than JM1BK******864673 2006-’08 Mazda5 with VINs lower than JM1CR******306808 2006-’08 MX-5 with VINs lower than JM1NC******146287 When the engine is first started, some vehicles may exhibit a loud ticking noise from the variable valve timing (VVT) actuator. This is caused by the lock pin of
Mazda6: Data Gathering Is Critical To Your Alignment Diagnosis
About a year ago, I got a request from a private vehicle owner to help diagnose a steering problem on a 2010 Mazda6 iSport. Given the power of the Internet, it seems that this person had somehow discovered one of my older Diagnostic Solutions columns on alignment problems. While I’m not fond of dealing with