New 2012 Skyactive owner questions
Just bought a 2012 skyactive sedan, 6 speed manual.
Like the car so far, but some things I am not sure about. -Car makes an ungodly racket when first started like it's oil starved. Goes away in a matter of seconds, but still stressful. Normal? -Radio reception seems to be sub par. I have the integrated window antenna, and the stock Kkyactive radio. Is this typical? -I have heard 9and seen) that Mazdas do not do well with rust. Any particular rust proofing you would recommend? |
My Mazda 6 2006 V6 rattles upon start up and goes away.
Rustproofing: DO NOT BY ELECTRICAL MODULE: Electronic rust prevention I have Diamond Kote which is a non drip coating that costs me almost $500. Yearly inspections are required. If new application is required, they charge $20-$30. It says re-application is needed after 5 years. I haven't yet. It is lifetime. Yearly oil sprays are pretty good. Krown is great but not cheap, $119 + Tax. I think this requires yearly applications. |
Originally Posted by mangler
(Post 130573)
-I have heard 9and seen) that Mazdas do not do well with rust. Any particular rust proofing you would recommend?
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Originally Posted by MazdaTirol
(Post 130581)
and play 8-tracks better than any...........ummmmmmmmmm no lets not go there
I remember driving to Florida with my parents (I was in back seat) and listening to 8 Tracks. We listened to CCR, Neil Diamond and Simon & Garfunkel. Records were still very popular, then 8 Tracks went out and cassettes came in. Finally CD's. CD's were great. Now it's mp3 and we use the computer. What engine did you have in the 70's Mustang? |
Was just a 302 with a C4, nothing spectacular but was my first car, bought it in 2003 after I was out of high school :D rusted out hulk though, frame broke in 2004 so I stripped it and sold all the good parts for more than I bought the car for AND transmission repair.
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Originally Posted by MazdaTirol
(Post 130584)
Was just a 302 with a C4 bought it in 2003 after I was out of high school :D .
For a second I was worried about your age! :eek: Thought you might be older than me, obviously not! :confused: I graduated from High School in the 80's. :( |
From what I have read, I will be getting Corrosion Free 3000. From Robinson Automotive, not Canadian Tire. I am sure some do a great job, but most reviews I have seen state the car was not done right there.
Any aftermarket radios available that will integrate with the steering controls? |
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Originally Posted by mangler
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From what I have read, I will be getting Corrosion Free 3000. From Robinson Automotive, not Canadian Tire. I am sure some do a great job, but most reviews I have seen state the car was not done right there.
Any aftermarket radios available that will integrate with the steering controls? TRY HERE: iPod Integration for your car and More by Pac-Audio - Connecting you to the future This is an afterthought process from the aftermarket. On this link you input your car and stereo you want. For more info on how it works: CLICK |
Glad I found this again. Remembered something with rattling upon start up and going away. Exact same thing happened to me today. I took it to my buddy's shop. We were thinking to change the oil filter as the anti-drain portion of it may not be working. Then mechanic said "Sure it's not an exhaust leak", I said "No i'm not sure, mind as well check it while it's up on hoist". Sure enough it is an exhaust leak. They say it's front exhaust manifold. F___K. For the first 1--15 secs engine was louder than before then went away (acceptably). Now I have an appointment on Aug 23 after the Mazda Meet. 3-6 hour job possibly.
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