All New 2017 Mazda 3

**travajante** · January 11th, 2020 11:41 PM

Originally Posted by jojopad

Many thanks Travajante! I'll have these check at my next PMS visit after 6 mos. For now I will do my own troubleshooting and try out WD40 if it can give some quick relief [emoji6]

Anytime, sir. On the shared lower control arm bush TSB, they actually apply some dry coat/film lube....much like on polyurethane bushes. Instead of WD40, try this...

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**jojopad** · January 11th, 2020 11:46 PM

Originally Posted by travajante

Anytime, sir. On the shared lower control arm bush TSB, they actually apply some dry coat/film lube....much like on polyurethane bushes. Instead of WD40, try this...

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Thanks again for the tip sir! [emoji106]

I have this one which I use to lubricate the power window rails. Is it ok too?

**travajante** · January 12th, 2020 12:25 AM

Originally Posted by jojopad

Thanks again for the tip sir! [emoji106]

I have this one which I use to lubricate the power window rails. Is it ok too?

Anytime, sir! Just check if it doesn't dry up top quickly. This shouldn't be something you need to frequently do. In the entire span of my 3's ownership, I've yet to lube the bushes.
To check lower control arm bush health, kick the tires front to back. If there's any budge, likely, new bushes needed.
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**Archerfish** · January 12th, 2020 12:38 AM

Originally Posted by jojopad

Thanks again for the tip sir! [emoji106]

I have this one which I use to lubricate the power window rails. Is it ok too?

I used it last time on this part:

I got that suggestion from the Mazda 6 forum. There was a clanking sound whenever I pass this particular hump. I no longer hear it.

**travajante** · January 12th, 2020 12:46 AM

Originally Posted by Archerfish

I used it last time on this part:

I got that suggestion from the Mazda 6 forum. There was a clanking sound whenever I pass this particular hump. I no longer hear it.

[emoji106]...Macpherson suspension is really the CVT of suspension systems. Imagine the stress that lower arm bush is subjected to...from X,Y,Z axes!... Miss the wishboned 1s....& love the rigid-axled most![emoji853]

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**jut703** · January 12th, 2020 12:50 AM

Originally Posted by travajante

[emoji106]...Macpherson suspension is really the CVT of suspension systems. Miss the wishboned 1s.[emoji853]

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Altis ngayon naka-wishbone. Palit ka na. [emoji23]

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**travajante** · January 12th, 2020 01:07 AM

Originally Posted by jut703

Altis ngayon naka-wishbone. Palit ka na. [emoji23]

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But it has the CVT.[emoji13]....My 'CVT' suspension is still as new, good sir. Much good service left. Thanks![emoji120][emoji4]

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