Mar 1, 2008 · These engines would be shared by Ford, Mazda, and whoever else in the Ford family with the need for it. - Mazda did this and developed a 4-cylinder engine family in the following displacements: 1.8, 2.0, 2.3. Even though the Mazda3 1.6l is often referred to as a MZR, it's actually part of a smaller engine family (remember my rule #1).

Mar 21, 2015 · According to this article, these are the other Fords/Mazdas that use the Mazda 2.5L "L-engine" that can be swapped into the 1st gen Mazda 3 to replace a 2.3L engine. Does anyone know of any reasons why one of these couldn't be used, not just one of the ones from a Ford Fusion? 2009- Mazda6 (North America) 2009- Mazda Tribute 2010- * Mazda Axela ...

Jan 31, 2025 · mazda 3 2011 2.0 l engine with the troublesome and common transmission problems which has to do with the transmission computer called the tcm. replaced by me in may 2022 with a refurbed tcm bought on amazon from the seller modulepro. lasted 2 years but transmission problems started to happen again with check engine light along with AT and ...

Mar 20, 2015 · I assume engines from these cars would also be sources for a 2.3L engine? According to this article, the same engine is used in the following cars: 2003–2007 Ford Focus 2004-2007 Mazda Axela/Mazda3 2003-2008 Mazda Atenza/Mazda6 2005-2008 Ford Escape/Mazda Tribute/Mercury Mariner 2002-2005 Mazda MPV 2006-2009 Mazda Premacy/Mazda5

Oct 25, 2015 · This is my work through, and a How-To on swapping a 2.5L into your 2.0/2.3L Mazda3 or 6 I chose to do the 2.5 swap mainly because of the price differences, and the work involved with something other than a direct swap with a 1st gen Mazda 2.3L. This list includes $175 based on LKQ's (eBay)...

Sep 3, 2024 · The 2.0 Mazda L engine is a very simple econobox engine, unlike, for example German cars, there's no need to nitpick every small detail throughout. I only want to avoid engine knock due to early ignition because the higher the octane the higher the resistance to detonation.

Mar 1, 2011 · I have an 04 Mazda 3 hatchback 2.3 L engine.. i have about 124,000 miles on it.. I experience an engine knock when the engine is warmed up and when i shift between 2500-3000 rpm. and sometimes when I keep it steady between these ranges, i would hear it. and sometimes it can be different pitched...

Oct 30, 2009 · This has been my biggest beef with Mazda, the 2.3 and now 2.5 really doesn't have all that much more power then the 2.0 does and at the expense of the car weighing a lot more, which offsets a lot of the power gain.

Aug 9, 2007 · HIROSHIMA, JAPAN, July 19, 2007 – Mazda Motor Corporation today announced that it has begun mixed-model production at its Ujina engine plant near Mazda’s headquarters in Hiroshima. The newly redesigned production line now produces both the new 3.7L V6 and the current in-line four-cylinder engines (1.8L-2.3L MZR engines).

Jul 27, 2010 · I'm happy with my 2.0L. It's not as muscular as the 2.5L, but I'd describe power delivery as ample. The smaller engine is also quieter, smoother, and more fuel efficient than the 2.5L. The interesting gears on 2.0L are 1 thru 3, with 4 and 5 for cruising. Zoom Zoom!