QUOTE(notfair @ Nov 14 2025, 10:52 AM)
Mazda 3 2012 BL brake release got the air release sound. Usually what is the problem?
Sorry to quote old post, do get your brakes checked by a trusted workshop. Could be either your brake master cylinder or brake booster pump issue. If you also experience longer brake pedal travel or sinking pedal, please fix it ASAP for safety concern.
QUOTE(wkc5657 @ Dec 10 2025, 04:21 PM)
1) change your spark plug around 70k or 80k mileage, even if it is iridium, probably near or around 4 years mark
4) not an issue per se, but the brake can feel "squishy" at initial half travel. It is not that the brake doesn't have enough power, the brake force is adequate when you really hit the pedal down further
6) the fuel dilution for this engine is quite apparent if you're city driving a lot
7) once warranty over, go do a transmission fluid change with new transmission filters....don't believe their crap that says it is "lifetime" fluid
8) one of the main engine mounting is fluid based (the big black round one), change it when you reach 100k mileage mark, or else half of your engine bay will be a mess with that mounting fluid squirting when the rubber rips from deterioration (i kena, colour looks like yellow mud, initially mistaken it as splashes from mud on the road)
9) replace the front lower arm and tie rods after 100k, makes a hell lot of difference to regain the tightness of handling
1) at 92k now, Bermaz SC said still looks good, recommend follow schedule at 120k. Might change it outside
4) haha yes, very unlike other Japanese cars
6) Noticed this too, light fuel smell when checking engine oil level
7) Scheduled to change, quoted RM6xx, need to leave car for 2 working days
8) Experienced this too, thought something was rusting in my engine bay
9) The SC said my LCA bushing looks good, but I can feel my absorbers getting softer quickly. Some squeaks when going over small speed bumps. Planning to replace with aftermarket absorbers.