Top 5 Signs You Need a Reconditioned Mazda 5 Engine (From a Mechanic)
Hearing knocking, tapping, or grinding noises from your Mazda 5’s engine, especially during startup or acceleration, is a major red flag. As someone who’s worked on countless Mazda engines, I’ve seen these sounds signal serious issues like worn piston rings, damaged rod bearings, or failing valve train components. Ignoring them can lead to complete engine failure, as I learned when a customer’s Mazda 5 seized up after months of neglected knocking, costing them thousands in repairs.