'03-'09 Mazda 3 Thermostat & Water Pump Replacement (Plus Waterless Coolant)
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
- In this video, we repair a coolant leak by replacing the thermostat in a first generation 2006 Mazda 3 with the 2.3 liter engine. While the coolant is drained from the system, we also replace the water pump, and then refill the system with waterless coolant. Because there is no water, it will help minimize corrosion within the engine and regulate engine component temperatures more efficiently. In fact, because the boiling point of waterless coolant is so much higher than normal coolant, you never have to worry about steam burns (even when removing the reservoir cap at normal operating temperatures). It is a valuable upgrade. Hope you find the video helpful.
This is how you make a DIY auto repair video. 🙌🛠🏆 You used a tripod used when possible, there is no annoying thrash metal/rap/hip hop noise in the background, and you provided good, clear instructions along the way. Thank you, Coyote 12! I have been a Mazda fan and buyer for 30+ years and own a Mazda3 Grand Touring with the 2.3. Their products are reliable, well-designed, and well-made. For those interested, compare this same job to that of Ford 3.5 and 3.7 V6 engines. The water pump is deep INSIDE the engine and runs off the timing chain. 🤯 It’s a $1500 repair job because it takes a professional several hours. Don't get me started on BMW and Audi under-the-hood repairs. 😱 Beginners starting to post DIY repair videos on UA-cam can learn a lot from this excellent video’s production value. Thanks for taking the time to make this. It is the gold standard. 💫
Thank you so much! I really don't deserve all your kinds words, but I can say that yours is one of the nicest, most sincere comments I've read on a UA-cam video EVER! I genuinely appreciate you taking the time to watch and share your thoughts. As for the Mazda brand, I love it as well. It's too bad none of the top three (Mazda, Toyota and Honda) make a 1-ton pickup, or it's all I would ever own. :) All the best to you and yours! KB
Do I own a Mazda? No. Did I watch this whole video though? Yes. Now I just need to figure out how to repair my own car… I’ll stay tuned for more tips and tricks!
Nice of you to say! Best of luck with your vehicle. :)
Man I wanted to replace my water pump for maintenance purposes, but seeing that you need to remove the belt and raise the engine just convinced me that I won't do it myself 😅