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#1895 of 4469 Thanks by prlamz May 02, 2002 (8:13 pm)
To all, especially Maltb & Javadoc.   For the TCS, maybe I'll try it off for a while.   Our van has rear A/C. Last month, driving through the Mojave, on a sunny but not very hot day, we could hardly get comfortable. When I went to the dealer for the sticker recall, I asked for a check of the A/C and the transmission, but they were too busy.   For the shifter, I am a junk yard hound, but it'll be many years before I see an MPV at Pick-a-part.   Mazda_Guy, special thanks for the chuckle.
#1896 of 4469 prlamz, by javadoc May 03, 2002 (7:41 am)
BMW says that they engineer 10% slippage in their TCS systems (so says C/D anyway) b/c they think that's the fastest way to get out of Dodge, so you may notice an improvement w/ your TCS off, just like maltb said.   /j
#1897 of 4469 xmission by bob57 May 03, 2002 (11:14 am)
The tranny; It sounds like a control module acting up. If it doesn't do it consistently (and/or when hot or cold) then it's (in my experience) not the actual transmission itself.   Starting/cranking; eh, well...mine "kinda" does that but I remember the Ford I had years ago and I'm just thankful it starts...   Beachnut: Peanuts on the floor??? I make the soccer players take off their shoes before getting in and then only after a thorough inspection for loose debris on socks, shin guards, etc. I think the last trip three of them chose to walk home rather than put up with me...one was my wife! )
#1898 of 4469 re: xmission by kczmudzin May 03, 2002 (2:43 pm)
The control module in my 2002 LX was just replaced because it would not talk to the diagnostic computer at my dealer. Then my wife told me that she had noticed some hesitation before the replacement but thought it was normal because of automatic (this is our first car with auto, unfortunately) so she didn't complain too much. Now she tells me it's much smoother. BTW, I was given a Bonneville when I had to leave our MPV for a few hours it took to replace the module. MPV handles much better than Bonneville.
#1899 of 4469 kc by maltb May 03, 2002 (3:00 pm)
Keep in mind that with various updates of the PCM programming, they have softened up the the shifting a bit.
#1900 of 4469 by javadoc May 03, 2002 (3:06 pm)
Does soften = hesitation? Or, are you implying that I should ask about a PCM update on Monday morning? Thx for the info malt.   /j
#1901 of 4469 Japanese Pontiac? by beachnut May 04, 2002 (4:53 am)
I always used to think of Mazda as Japan's answer to Pontiac ... sporty, stylish, etc. Nowdays there's hardly a comparison, esp when you find a minivan handling better than a Bonny! Imo, Pontiac has trouble designing something that doesn't look freakish either!   prlamz: re AC - I DO find that when we're cruising on the freeway that the sun plays a big part in the comfort factor (ie. left side passengers hot, right side comfortable). You may want to consider tinting your front two windows if you haven't already.
#1902 of 4469 K&N Air Filter by sandesdriver May 04, 2002 (3:32 pm)
I've just completed a four month mileage check after installing a K&N Air Filter in January. I did a similar check for about the same length of time last year. Both involved city with some freeway driving. The results: before K&N, 18.4 mpg; after K&N, 20.4 mpg. That's about an 11% increase. I will also swear I notice an improvement in acceleration. The next pure highway trip I'll try to get some additional measurements.
#1903 of 4469 sandesdriver by prlamz May 04, 2002 (10:27 pm)
Could the improvement be only related to your engine being better broken in? If not, where did you get the filter from????   BeachNut: I may have to do that, but reluctantly. The plan is to sell our MPV in Massachussets when it's time to leave LA behind.
#1904 of 4469 K&N Filter response to prlamz by sandesdriver May 05, 2002 (8:55 am)
I forgot to mention mine is a 2000 ES and is well broken in. A local Autozone store ordered the filter for me and it arrived one day later.

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