1996 MPV 3.0 (115k miles) has developed a ticking from what appears to be
the valves.  Oil/filter has been changed every 3500 since new, vehicle
runs great other than ticking.
Sound is heard mostly when engine is cold, but also comes and goes once in

Is Mazda ever going to offer the Mazda 6 with a nice six speed manual
tranny (and with the V6 engine option)?
If Honda and Acura can do it, why not Mazda?
I'm still driving my '99 Mazda 626 LX-V6 with 5 SPD manual for this very

Anyone experience a broken timing belt on a 1988 929 engine?   Son's car
just had this happen and we are wondering what the chances are that things
(pistons valves)  'survived?  I am assuming that this is a destructive
engine.   Car was only going about 15 MPH when this happened.

Last week, I took my 2004 RX-8 to the dealership to replace the sun
visor.  When the service advisor entered my VIN, he found that Mazda's
MSP16 service program applied to my car so they flashed my PCM.  
Afterwards, my car stalled when I stopped for traffic lights.  I

I have a 2004 RX-8.  When I turn up the temperature dial, does the
compressor cycle off for more of the time, or does the HVAC system
simply mix in more warm air with the cold?
Is there an online reference that describes in detail what the