mazda 3 skyactiv engine problems
So in that unscientific poll 21.7% CX-9 owners were having coolant leak problem and got their 2.5T engine replaced. So assuming all SkyActiv-G 2.5T’s are created equal, we should see 21.7% of the CX-5’s with 2.5T are having the same issue. But in reality, we’ve only seen reports here on 2.5T CX-5 with low compression issue on certain
Obviously I'm able to feel and see the low idle via the Scan Gauge II and 3M polyurethane injected rear mount, which transmits more engine vibrations to the cabin, so I can feel what the engine is doing but if this is the way Mazda designed the Skyactiv engine, then anyone with a 2.0L ( maybe this happens in the 2.5L as well? Unfortunately, the most reported problem with the 2012 Mazda 3 is related to the transmission, including transmission grinding, whining, losing power, and clunking. Gear grinding is a very common problem with the Mazda 3 vehicles around 20,000 miles. Grinding would start mostly in the 3rd to 4th gears. The two main causes of P0010 in the Mazda 3 are issues with the wiring to the camshaft actuator or an issue with the actuator itself. The wiring from the solenoid to the ECM can become damaged or broken. This will throw the P0010 OBDII code. The wiring harness to the intake camshaft position sensor may also develop a poor connection.My 2018 Mazda3 has the Skyactive 2.5L engine and it calls for 87 (R+M)/2 octane. The engine is 13:1 compression ratio. I don't know if the 2.0 engine calls for the same. Also I don't know if Canada uses the RON or (R+M)/2 rating for octane. Basically, I don't know if Canadian premium is the same as US premium. That said
Slotting between the aged, less powerful 2.0-liter and the thirsty 2.5-liter naturally aspirated fours, the new 2.0-liter Skyactiv engine produces 155 horsepower and 148 pound-feet of torque. SkyActiv engines make non-EVs more efficient; The Mazda3 boasts a very impressive 0-60 time of 6.9 seconds which is roughly 1 to 1.5 seconds faster than most of its competitors like the Toyota