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yeah... thanks bro, will get it replaced with a new one. the raidator cap which is currently their doesnt seem to be right..

Ok will get that checked as well bro thanks.. I got the engine oil and filter replaced as adviced by some of you guys... got the rediator flushed and added new coolant as well.

Hmmmm.. not that you mentioned it, the radiator cap is extemely difficult to remove or fit back on..

Wow bad seen.. i ended up temporariliy fixing the leak using a torn peice of cloth and a shopping bag. It held on till i was able to get to a garage. So i guess there was no damage to the engine..?!?! i guess this is a common problem in mazdas.

Yeah i know, i was lucky enough to spot it just when it was about to happen.. its always good to make it habit to have a brief look at the meter panel from time to time.. specially when your stuck in traffic etc...

wow!! this is great! thanks alot for sharing

Yes agreed, thanks again.. i will get the rest of the vehicle checked up as well. Planning to take it and check the wheel alignments etc.

Hi Mazdaspeed, how far did the temprature rise on the guage when this happened... in my case it happened so quickly.. i luckily spotted this when it was happening.... but still to me the temprature rise seemed extremely fast!

Hi JDnet, thanks for the advice. I checked the engine oil, it did seem a bit darker than usual. im not sure if its my mind playing tricks on me. anyways i will get the oil and filter changed immdietly, i feel really bad about this as the engine in this vehicle is in super condition. I hope nothing got screwerd up..

Hi guys, I recently purchased a mazda 323. I was on my way to work in the morning today, and suddenly i noticed that the engine temperature began to rise rapidly. Within a few seconds the engine temp guage had gone a quater of the way up from the normal operating temperature and was rapidly closing in to the 'H' position. I immidietly pulled to the side of the road and cut the engine. I let it cool off for a while, and noticed that one of the radiator hoses had burst. And when checked the radiator it was empty!! so i let it cool off and gradually filled the readiator with water. I got it fixed and the car seems to be running fine now. No strange noises from the engine etc. My only concern is could this have done any permanant damage to the engine? Im sure the engine oil must have got a bit wasted as well? should i change it?

Ok.. Thanks...

Hi Guys, I recently brought a mazda 323 with an automatic shift. I have to say that i have been driving mannual cars all my life, and this is the first time im using an automatic vehicle. When driving i noticed that sometimes the vehicles seems to slightly jerk between gear shifts. This does not happen always, only sometimes. Is this normal? or is it an indication of a problem to come? please let me know. thanks in advance

Hi Thanks, yes.. ground clearance is very important since i end up travelling out of colombo quite a bit. I know the basic things which needs to be checked when trying to purchase a used vehicle, but will definitely consult my mechanic before making a final decision.

Hi, thats great , thanks...

I take great care of the vehicles i use, regular servicing, maintenance work etc. I am just assuming a worse case scenario, just in case..

Hi Thanks for your advice. I wouldnt mind going for the mazda, however i have a few concerns regarding spare parts etc. are they difficult to come by or is it just general speculation? i would also like to know about the auto gearbox in this car? any idea as to how much it would cost if a replacement was needed?

Hi Guys, I'm looking to buy a vehicle for about 2 million. These are the options which i am considering so far. Nissan Sunny N16 Mazda 323 / BJ5P Suzuki swift I need a vehicle with automatic transmisson so I wish to know the following Nissan n16 (this is what i would ideally like to buy) - Ive heard that the fuel consumption is bad in this car, whats the best figure i can expect in city driving conditions 8-9 KMPL? What about the automatic gear box in this car, is it generally trouble free? if one does fail, how much would it generally cost for a replacement? What are the other general faults in this car? sensors etc... Mazda 323 / BJ5P The same questions apply here again, how is the fuel consumtion, the automatic gear box in this car, is it generally trouble free? how much would it cost for a replacement? what are the other general faults in the car? Suzuki swift I know that this is a good vehicle, and would be the most practical option for me, but i am not happy with the interior, general looks etc, What do you guys think of this vehicle? Thanks.