Stains Appear on Wheels – 2004-2016 Mazda

MULTI-MODEL – STAINS APPEAR ON WHEELS APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS 2004-2016 Miata/MX-5 2004-2011 RX-8 2007-2016 CX-9 2016 CX-3 2004-2016 Mazda3 2006-2016 Mazda5 2011-2016 Mazda2 2004-2016 Mazda6 2007-2012 CX-7 2013-2016 CX-5   Some automotive cleaning products contain strong acid or alkali. When these types of cleaners are used to clean the wheels on Mazda vehicles, the chemicals contents … Read more

ATF-FZ Required for SKYACTIV-DRIVE 6-Speed Automatic Transaxle – 2012-2016 Mazda

MULTI-MODEL – ATF-FZ REQUIRED FOR SKYACTIV DRIVE 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE   APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS 2013- 2016 CX-5 2014- 2016 Mazda6 2016 CX-9 2014- 2016 Mazda3 2016 CX-3 2012-2013 Mazda3 (SKYACTIV)   The new SKYACTIV-DRIVE FW6A-EL AT uses “Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Type: FZ”.   Only use “ATF-FZ” to fill or top off the fluid level. ATF-FZRead more

Passenger Airbag Deactivation (PAD) Indicator Illumination – 2004-2016 Mazda

MULTI-MODEL – PASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATION (PAD) INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATION APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS 2016 CX-3 2011-2016 Mazda2 2004-2016 Mazda6 2004-2006 MPV 2013-2016 CX-5 2004-2016 Mazda3 2004-2005 Miata 2007-2012 CX-7 2006-2010 Mazda5 2006-2016 MX-5 2007-2016 CX-9 2012-2016 Mazda5 2006-2011 RX-8   This information is provided to help address Passenger Airbag Deactivation (PAD) Indicator illumination concerns during vehicle service. … Read more

Unusual Rattle/Buzzing Noise from Exhaust – 2010-2015 Mazda CX-9

2010-2015 CX-9 – UNUSUAL RATTLE / BUZZ TYPE NOISE FROM PRE-SILENCER APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS 2010-2015 CX-9   Unusual rattle/buzzing type noise from the presilencer when driving at approximately 1800 rpm.   The lower (rear-side) of the pre-silencer may be thermally deformed due to insufficient rigidity (fewer weld spots). The deformed portion may resonate exhaust gas pulsations, … Read more

Rattle Noise from Front Door when Base is Turned Up – 2010-2013 Mazda3

2010-2013 MAZDA3 – RATTLE NOISE FROM FRONT DOOR WHEN DRIVING OR WHEN AUDIO BASS IS TURNED UP APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS 2010-2013 Mazda3   Rattling noise from inside the front door when the door vibrates while driving or when the audio system bass is turned up.   This is caused by a worn pad (A) on the … Read more