Mazda Parts And Accessories

This is the case whether you drive a car like Mazda 3 or otherwise. Take care of it when you see the signs the oil filter is going bad, too. Other than an engine oil warning on the dash (which means oil pressure loss -- namely, a leak, e.g., from a gasket), they include:

• A stressed oil pump
• Worn-out pump bearings
• Engine underperformance

Otherwise, take care of it when you see the signs of faulty air filters. You'll find the engine filter under the hood, near or on the engine, and the cabin filter in a compartment behind the glove box. In an SUV like Mazda CX-5, other than a Check Engine light on the dash (and the obvious dirty, damaged, or worn filter media), they include:

• Engine misfires and power loss
• Trouble speeding up
• Worsening gas kilometrage
• Black exhaust smoke
• A stale- or dirty-smelling interior
• Noisy HVAC vents

This depends on what type of spark plugs your vehicle has. Otherwise, take care of it when you see any signs the plugs are defective. In a model like Mazda 6, they include:

• Corroded or excessively widened leads
• Worsening electrical conductivity
• A misfiring or failing engine

If, say, your Mazda 323 has a timing chain, on the other hand, it may never need replacement (as timing chains are built to last engines' lifetimes). Otherwise, the signs it's failing include:

• The engine misfiring
• Loss of engine power
• Belt slippage or breakage

The signs it's faulty in, say, a Mazda CX-7 (other than a lit Check Engine light on the dash) include:

• Belt wear and damage, like cracking, fraying, or glazing
• Noises like squeals or chirps (indicating belt slippage)
• A malfunctioning air conditioner
• Loss of power steering control
• A drained or dead battery
• Engine overheats and stalls
• Damage to engine accessories