Haynes Mazda 3: 04-11

I am not the first to notice, THIS is an American manual, it does not cover my diesel model and is written in typically poor (American) English. Americans obviously don't use quality engine oils. the manual says to change the engine oil every 3000miles or three months, my handbook say to change the engine oil every 6000 miles or six months and that is for the diesel engine. The suggestion of the possible need of a 'breaker bar' to undo a tight oil drain plug sounds very interesting and begs the question "what kind of gorilla tightens the oil drain plug on American cars?". I don't mean to be pedantic but this is not what I expect from a Haynes manual, I have bought Haynes manuals for a number of cars over many years and although they do contain the occasional mistake, this one can only be described as GRIM. The American models have a 'Power Booster' but no vacuum servo for the brakes. They have a 'hood' but not a bonnet. They have a ''trunk' but no boot. They can't spell 'tyre'. Where we use a spanner they use a 'wrench', it's no wonder that the oil drain plug is hard to undo. All to often, their suggested approach to a potential repair is, take it to the garage / dealer / service shop for the repair. The manual does not cover 'information specific to all-wheel drive (is this 'four wheel drive?) or Turbocharged models, nor does it even acknowledge the existence of the Diesel engined model, which makes it practically useless as far as my car is concerned. What puzzles me is why do they think we bought the Haynes Manual? Perhaps to sit on our book shelf to fool visitors into thinking that we can repair our own vehicles? Incidentally, my earlier Haynes manuals are the product of qualified motor engineers, tis manual seems to have been the work of two gentlemen, one being a Member of the Guild of Motoring Writers and the other of unspecified qualification. Little wonder that the manual contains so little useful engineering information. This Haynes manual is a disgrace to the name Haynes, I am extremely unlikely to purchase a Haynes manual, for any vehicle, ever again. Don't buy this manual unless you need something to fill your bookshelf or to prop up a short table leg. Sandy.

Just a note to make it clear to potential buyers that this is a North American (USA) manual, written for the US market and written in "American English". It DOES NOT COVER ALL UK MODELS, as the 1600cc version is not included. I can't seem to find a UK edition. It's a shame that Haynes apparently haven't done a UK version, with all the UK engine variants. I guess the running gear is much the same though, so at least it's good for the brakes, steering, suspension etc.

not a good manual pictures grainy and illegible to many american words ie.fenders,tires and many more.worst haynes manual i have purchased for clarity and quality.does not cover all mazda 3 as led to believe.i have 1.6 engine so no reference .advise do not buy unless in america

A present for my son , I thought it was good he hasn’t had to use it yet.

This Manual was not upto the usual standard. Many of the photographs are under exposed and out of focus so essential details cannot be seen.My vehicle has 1.6 litre engine which is not covered. The smallest engine covered is 2.2 litre. This manual is for the American market which was not mentioned on Amazon website. It is better than nothing except if you want to work on Uk engines.