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#2390 of 2476 200k miles by p100 May 26, 2008 (9:52 am)
Today I finally hit the 200k mile mark on my car (1999 ES V6, 5 speed manual transmission). I bought the car new and I am the only one who drives it. I still get 25-26 MPG city with A/C on.   Hopefully it will continue serving me well.
#2391 of 2476 Re: 4-cylinder 2002 maintenance [p100] by e44 May 27, 2008 (6:09 am)
Replying to: p100 (May 24, 2008 5:56 pm) Thanks so much. I can see that you, like I, believe in maintaining your vehicle. People complain all the time about spending money on a car, however, cars are expensive. I purchased my '02 for in '06 for $9000, so at this price, I don't mind budgeting for maintenance. What would a new car cost on interest payments alone? Replies to this message: p100 (May 28, 2008 7:57 pm)
#2392 of 2476 Re: 4-cylinder 2002 maintenance [e44] by p100 May 28, 2008 (7:57 pm)
Replying to: e44 (May 27, 2008 6:09 am) If you finance about $20k over a 5 year loan with say 7% annual interest, you'll pay about $ 5,000 just in finance charges.
#2393 of 2476 2000 Mazda 626 Clutch Problems by kew423 May 29, 2008 (7:20 am)
Yesterday as I was driving my car (100,333 miles on it) the power died and the clutch went all the way to the floor. The clutch doesn't seem to work now. Is this an issues with the master cylinder or transmission? Any idea if I will need a new clutch and the cost? Replies to this message: p100 (May 29, 2008 2:10 pm) Mr_Shiftright (May 30, 2008 7:19 am)
#2394 of 2476 Re: 2000 Mazda 626 Clutch Problems [kew423] by p100 May 29, 2008 (2:10 pm)
Replying to: kew423 (May 29, 2008 7:20 am) Most likely the internal clutch master cylinder seals failed. This only affects the clutch release hydraulic circuit, not the clutch itself. The same thing happened to my car at 130k miles. Mazda 626 does not have the best clutch master cylinders or slave cylinders. You need to either install a new master/slave cylinders, or have them rebuilt. Then you need to bleed the lines to get rid of trapped air. Do not let them talk to you into replacing the clutch without fixing the clutch release mechanism first!   If you needed a new clutch, the cost of replacing one at a dealer (parts plus labor is about $ 800). This does not include replacing/rebuilding the master or slave cylinders. And it does not include machining or replacing the engine flywheel if it needs it.
#2395 of 2476 Re: 2000 Mazda 626 Clutch Problems [kew423] by Mr_Shiftright HOST May 30, 2008 (7:19 am)
Replying to: kew423 (May 29, 2008 7:20 am) p100 is correct. If your clutch failed the symptom would not be the pedal going quickly to the floor and staying there. The pedal itself would feel quite normal even with a burned out clutch. So it's a hydraulic issue, not a clutch issue, we suspect.
#2396 of 2476 Tire trouble by backy Jun 07, 2008 (4:00 pm)
Left front tire on my 2000 626 ES I4, 97k miles, with 16" factory alloys is losing air, down nearly 14 pounds in one week, just sitting on a driveway. Had a tire shop check it a couple of weeks ago, and they said it looked ok and they couldn't see any leak. It has been patched before. If I have to buy a new tire (actually at least two), I will, but I don't want to do that then find out the problem is with the alloy wheel. I've heard (and the tire dealer mentioned) that sometimes alloy wheels can develop leaks. Anyone hear of that happening with the 626's wheels? (Cosmetically they are in excellent shape.) And if the wheel is leaking, is there any way to repair it?   My son drives this car 210 miles each way to college, so I need to do something before he goes back in August--I don't want it blowing on the freeway. Replies to this message: p100 (Jun 07, 2008 5:40 pm) backy (Jun 07, 2008 7:02 pm) p100 (Jun 07, 2008 7:51 pm)
#2397 of 2476 MOTOR SWAP by kitchen33 Jun 07, 2008 (4:39 pm)
i want to put the 2.5 liter v6 motor in my car because im tired of the 4 cylinder, i was wanting to know if the v6 would mount straignt on to the transmission that is in the car already Replies to this message: p100 (Jun 07, 2008 5:44 pm)
#2398 of 2476 Re: Tire trouble [backy] by p100 Jun 07, 2008 (5:40 pm)
Replying to: backy (Jun 07, 2008 4:00 pm) Have them take the tire off the rim and carefully inspect on the inside. How did they patch the tire last time? With a plug or patch or patch/plug combo? I have seen patches applied to the inside of the tire curl up and start leaking shortly after being applied because of poor surface preparation, and if they were too close to the sidewall. It is also possible that you can have a piece of wire of thin nail in the thread and you cannot see it.   I seriously doubt your rim is leaking, unless it is severely rusted in the bead area or dented. Replies to this message: backy (Jun 07, 2008 7:02 pm) p100 (Jun 07, 2008 7:51 pm)
#2399 of 2476 Re: MOTOR SWAP [kitchen33] by p100 Jun 07, 2008 (5:44 pm)
Replying to: kitchen33 (Jun 07, 2008 4:39 pm) This will not work. The transaxles are different, especially the automatic version, wiring harness is different, engine management computer is probably different, exhaust is different, V6 cars have four wheel disc brakes, bigger diameter axle shafts, bigger radiators, etc.   This project is not worth even attempting, unless you had a complete V6 donor car that you could use the parts from. Older V6 Mazda 626s are cheap to buy. Sell yours and find a decent V6.

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