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  1. BoostedMexican

    Help P2188 code

    Year/Make/Model: 2008 Mazdaspeed 3 • mileage: 185,00 •Location: PHX AZ •Concern: trouble code 2188 •Modifications: all bolt on’s and tuned •Tuner: Cobb • Tried posting in troubleshooting section but got nothing. Apologies if this is the wrong place for it… So a couple months ago my...
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    ERG Delete/unplug dilemma

    So I live in Phx AZ where emission have to be done so I cant really delete my EGR valve but what I can do is go the unplug route, I just have 1 concern... Once the EGR gets unplugged I'm assuming all that gunk that would be finding a nice home on my valves will now just start to build up and my...
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    Oil filters

    Im a little confused but after i convert my 08' speed 3 to a spin-on filter i can just go ahead and use any oil filter that a 10' and up would use correct ???
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    Best Engine Oil - All Mod Levels

    So i live in Phx Arizona where the temperature can get up to 115 degrees in the summer. Should i go with a higher oil weight like 5w40??? if so any brand recommendations in that weight class
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    Turbo oil restrictor banjo bolt beneficial or not???

    So in my case where im not stock and my turbo is not smoking theres no need to???
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    Turbo oil restrictor banjo bolt beneficial or not???

    I’d obviously like to do as much preventative maintenance on my Speed3 as I possibly can and I was just wondering what the general feeling is on installing the aftermarket Banjo bolt onto our k04 turbos??? Is it at all beneficial or is it a bad idea? I have read that you should only do it if...
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    Redlined and now car is bucking and backfiring

    oh wow really, crazy! yea luckily i haven't been victim to such misfortune (Fingers crossed)! i do plan on upgrading my turbo very soon tho, nothing crazy probably a BNR s2 or s3. With that said and with whats been mentioned whos a known reputable tuner for our platforms??? I live in Phx Az so...
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    Redlined and now car is bucking and backfiring

    So I went ahead and change out a coil pack that looked different than the other 3 and the problem was resolved! Thank you for trying to help me out tho I really appreciate it!… hahaha is dramatune not a very reputable place to tune ur car? I’ve honestly had no problems as far as that goes. As a...
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    Redlined and now car is bucking and backfiring

    Oh well the tune was on there when I bought the car and it still does it when I remove the tune.. but to answer your question DramaTune is who did it I was told… I really don’t know how to log to b honest and the AP that came with the car looks to be pretty old compared to the ones out now… I’m...
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    Redlined and now car is bucking and backfiring

    So about 3weeks ago i spilled a drink while driving which casused me to accidently press down on the gas (WOT) for a decent amount of time and ever since then I am unable to accelerate. In the beginning the car would lose power and vibrate anytime I accelerated over 3.5k but would b fine even...
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    HEELP!! Coolant reservoir overflow Hose question

    So if u look at our coolant tank there’s 3 hoses, 1 fat one and 2 smaller ones that sit side by side, we’ll it’s one of the 2 that sit side by side… I went ahead and mended the original hose and put it back on so I am unable to show you a pic unfortunately. But yea it’s the weirdest thing I’ve...
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    HEELP!! Coolant reservoir overflow Hose question

    So after noticing coolant everywhere, I discovered a pin size hole in one of my coolant tank hoses (one of the 3 hoses connected to the coolant tank).. anyhow No big deal. I removed the hose and took it to AutoZone so that they could measure out and cut me a new hose, at least, that was the...
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