# \#mazdaspeed3 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/mazdaspeed3/9345.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Knocking sound that goes away under load/WOT?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-sound-that-goes-away-under-load-wot/188136)
**Author:** [@Funktionull](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Funktionull)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2022, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-sound-that-goes-away-under-load-wot/188136 "2022-12-28T19:57:17Z")
2012 Mazdaspeed3. Started as a faint ticking sound that evolved into a knock that also registers as KR on my accessport. It has been almost impossible to pinpoint because it does not do this at idle or under load. If I … --- ## [Mazdaspeed3 rough idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazdaspeed3-rough-idle/179681)
**Author:** [@wdarby1228\_177206](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wdarby1228_177206)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2021, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazdaspeed3-rough-idle/179681 "2021-10-05T23:14:44Z")
I own a 2010 mazdaspeed3(2.3L turbo). This is my second post on this issue, as it wouldnt let me edit my previous one. I am getting a very unconsistent stumble at idle, that is worse some times than others and sometimes … --- ## [Mazdaspeed3 idle issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazdaspeed3-idle-issue/179370)
**Author:** [@wdarby1228\_177206](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wdarby1228_177206)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2021, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazdaspeed3-idle-issue/179370 "2021-09-15T00:28:14Z")
I drive a 2010 mazdaspeed3(2.3l turbo). My vehicle has been idling a little rough for quite some time now, but as of recently(last month or so), the issue has progressively gotten worse. It started out with a very slight… --- ## [Front end clunk- 2008 Mazda MazdaSpeed3](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-clunk-2008-mazda-mazdaspeed3/121507)
**Author:** [@douglasCampbell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/douglasCampbell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2018, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-clunk-2008-mazda-mazdaspeed3/121507 "2018-07-24T17:08:51Z")
front end clunking sound going over bumps. Front struts replaced. Front and rear end links replaced. Rear shocks replaced. Both front wheel bearings replaced. --- ## [2001 Mazda MazdaSpeed Protege: which brakes do I fix?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mazda-mazdaspeed-protege-which-brakes-do-i-fix/120034)
**Author:** [@Tina42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tina42)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2018, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mazda-mazdaspeed-protege-which-brakes-do-i-fix/120034 "2018-06-29T16:05:09Z")
My car squeaks when I drive it (in particular in the rain) & I took it to my husband’s mechanic and he said it needs front brakes…(I thought price was too high) so I took it to Sears by my house & they said it needs rear… --- ## [Buying a Mazda MPS (Speed3) Private or Dealership](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-mazda-mps-speed3-private-or-dealership/112223)
**Author:** [@Ben\_Mason-Atoni](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ben_Mason-Atoni)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2018, 3:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-mazda-mps-speed3-private-or-dealership/112223 "2018-02-13T03:27:18Z")
Hi there, Just chiming in to get some advice from you experts who have purchased both private and dealership vehicles. I’m looking at buying a Mazda MPS gen 1 model. I have 18k to play with. There is a private sale whi… --- ## [2010 MazdaSpeed 3 will start smoothly only if revved before shutting off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazdaspeed-3-will-start-smoothly-only-if-revved-before-shutting-off/84682)
**Author:** [@Isaac\_Kim](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Isaac_Kim)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2014, 7:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazdaspeed-3-will-start-smoothly-only-if-revved-before-shutting-off/84682 "2014-05-17T07:07:25Z")
My 2010 MazdaSpeed 3 (turbo charged, ~75K miles) will have difficulty starting after prolonged (\>2hrs) sitting with engine off (no difference with changes in outside temperature). I would either have to crank for a very… --- ## [Mazda Manual Transmisison Jam](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-manual-transmisison-jam/62027)
**Author:** [@Beltonius](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beltonius)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2011, 2:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-manual-transmisison-jam/62027 "2011-03-01T14:00:01Z")
This is a tale nearly two years old, but I haven't found an answer yet: It was a pleasant August Friday evening, about 6pm. I went out to my car, a 2008 Mazdaspeed3, to start it and go home, and I found myself unable t… --- ## [Shuddering Brakes - Only when HOT; and fuel cut?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shuddering-brakes-only-when-hot-and-fuel-cut/56420)
**Author:** [@victoryay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/victoryay)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2010, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shuddering-brakes-only-when-hot-and-fuel-cut/56420 "2010-10-16T00:11:52Z")
Hi, I went to the track a few weeks ago and noticed a couple of quirks with my car. First, the brakes started shuddering after a couple of sessions. Usually when someone says their brakes shudder, they say tha… --- ## [How do I get rid of black streak from my car after rubbing up against another car's bumper](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-get-rid-of-black-streak-from-my-car-after-rubbing-up-against-another-cars-bumper/51777)
**Author:** [@dkrassin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dkrassin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2010, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-get-rid-of-black-streak-from-my-car-after-rubbing-up-against-another-cars-bumper/51777 "2010-07-13T20:26:50Z")
I drive a 2005 Mazda 3 Hatchback. I was in a parking garage and tried to pull around a Land Rover (a much larger car) I cut the corner a bit too tight and the rear quarter panel of my car has a long back streak caused … --- ## [Synthetic oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/synthetic-oil/51074)
**Author:** [@jmyers3rd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmyers3rd)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2010, 12:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/synthetic-oil/51074 "2010-06-30T00:09:18Z")
I just changed the oil in my car with synthetic oil. I have always been a stickler about changing the oil every 3,000 miles or three months but things have changed. First I have a new car and I retired. I bought the car …