Segment:
Compact Performance Hatchback
Target Audience:
Enthusiast drivers seeking accessible performance and DIY repair capabilities
Key Competitors:
Volkswagen GTI, Subaru WRX, Honda Civic Si
Value Proposition:
Offers potent turbocharged performance and engaging handling at a competitive price point
Engine Highlights:
2.3L MZR DISI Turbo engine with direct injection and intercooler
Handling Highlights:
Sport-tuned suspension, performance-oriented chassis tuning, limited-slip differential
Design Highlights:
Aggressive exterior styling, functional aerodynamic enhancements
Engine Mechanical:
Engine assembly, cylinder head, pistons, crankshaft, timing system, lubrication system, cooling system
Engine Performance:
Fuel injection system (DISI), turbocharger system, intercooler, ignition system, emission control systems
Transmission:
Manual transmission overhaul, clutch system, gear shifting mechanisms
Drivetrain:
Front axle, drive shafts, limited-slip differential (LSD)
Suspension:
Front suspension (struts, control arms), rear suspension (multi-link), springs, shock absorbers
Steering:
Power steering system, steering column, steering rack
Brakes:
Front and rear brake systems, ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution), brake pad/rotor replacement, caliper service
Electrical System:
Battery, charging system, starter motor, ignition system, lighting system, power windows, central locking
Engine Control System:
ECU (Engine Control Unit), sensors (MAF, MAP, O2, TPS, CMP, CKP), actuators, diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs)
Body And Interior:
Body panel removal/installation, interior trim, seats, HVAC system, doors, hood, trunk
Chassis And Frame:
Frame specifications, mounting points, underbody components
Routine Maintenance:
Oil changes, filter replacements, spark plug replacement, coolant checks, brake fluid checks, tire rotation
Troubleshooting:
Diagnostic procedures for common and uncommon faults, symptom-based troubleshooting guides
Repair Procedures:
Step-by-step instructions for component removal, repair, and reinstallation
Overhaul Procedures:
Detailed instructions for complete engine and transmission rebuilds
Diagnostic Procedures:
Wiring diagrams, electrical circuit analysis, testing of sensors and actuators
Specifications Data:
Torque specifications, clearances, fluid capacities, electrical data
Depth:
Comprehensive (covering everything from basic maintenance to full engine rebuilds and complex diagnostics)
Detail Level:
Detailed step-by-step instructions with accompanying diagrams and photographs
NHTSA Front Impact:
5-Star (for Mazda3, assumed similar for Mazdaspeed3)
IIHS Frontal Offset:
Good (for Mazda3, assumed similar for Mazdaspeed3)
ABS:
Standard Anti-lock Braking System
Ebd:
Standard Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Traction Control:
Standard Traction Control System (TCS)
Electronic Stability Control:
Standard DSC (Dynamic Stability Control)
Airbags:
Front airbags, front side-impact airbags, side curtain airbags
Seat Belts:
Three-point seat belts with pre-tensioners and load limiters
Body Structure:
Advanced impact-absorbing body structure
Oil Change Interval:
Every 5,000 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first (under normal driving conditions)
Engine Air Filter:
Inspect every 15,000 miles, replace as needed
Cabin Air Filter:
Replace every 15,000 miles or 12 months
Spark Plugs:
Replace at 75,000 miles
Coolant Replacement:
Every 5 years or 60,000 miles
Brake Fluid Replacement:
Every 2 years or 24,000 miles
Engine Oil Type:
SAE 5W-30 Synthetic (API SN or higher, ILSAC GF-5 or higher)
Engine Oil Capacity:
5.5 US quarts (5.2 liters) with filter
Coolant Type:
Mazda FL22 Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (Blue)
Coolant Capacity:
Approximately 7.5 US quarts (7.1 liters)
Common Wear Items:
Clutch wear, engine mounts, sway bar end links, spark plugs (can foul if oil control rings fail)
Turbo Specific Concerns:
Potential for turbocharger issues if not properly maintained (e.g., oil starvation), carbon buildup on intake valves due to direct injection
Software Updates:
ECU reflash for specific issues might be recommended by Mazda