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A couple of different things could cause the front end to lock up like this, though it is a rare sort of problem to occur: the transfer case circuit has failed driveshaft issue ujoints axles locked-up brakes The vehicle is...

My guess is that the noise you are hearing it the timing chain (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/timing-chain-replacement). These engines are well known for having problems with the timing chain, camshaft actuators, and solenoids. This problem first starts out as brief rattle noise upon...

I would start by checking the thermostat (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/thermostat-replacement). If this is not working correctly, the car will quickly overheat (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-overheats-quickly-inspection). Driving may temporarily keep the temperature down due to wind circulation, however once you are stopped this goes away, especially...

The blue smoke coming out of the exhaust is an indication that the motor is burning excessive oil. The Mazda 3 engines are known for this. When the valve seals become worn this can cause oil to seep into the...

Hi there. Unfortunately, once there is oil and coolant mixed, there is the possibility of a cracked cylinder head/block or a blown cylinder head gasket. This is a serious condition as the internal damage generally snowballs into worse; the main...

There are several possible causes for a vehicle to crank and not start (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-not-starting-inspection). There could be a bad fuel pump, faulty plugs, bad timing belt/chain, faulty ignition, failed camshaft/crankshaft sensor, or any number of other possible causes. It would...

Hi there. If this happened right after the belt was installed then it probably has something to do with that installation. However, there is the possibility of a simple coincidence; things can happen and parts do fail. I would have...

Hi There, It sounds like you may have a faulty thermostat. The thermostat regulates the flow of the coolant in your car's engine and controls when the coolant flows in and out of the motor from the radiator by opening...

It sounds like you may have a faulty transmission control module. The transmission control module has various sensors such as vehicle speed sensors, wheel speed sensors, throttle position sensors, turbine speed sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-speed-sensor-replacement), and transmission fluid temperature sensors that all...