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#3857 of 3969 Re: Millenia S overheats [nhinman] by srust Dec 15, 2007 (6:13 pm)
Replying to: nhinman (Sep 12, 2002 8:06 pm) In my previous experience, thermostats have always failed open, that is, causing a too-cold problem. However, last summer the thermostat of my '98 Millenia P (2.5, obviously) failed closed, overheating. As it turns out, the thermostat is a multifunction device, opening and closing as many as three different openings. The silly thing was warped and deformed.   Our local good guy radiator shop told me that cars like Mazdas tend to be finicky about their cooling systems. You have to be very careful to get the system well-burped, eliminating all air bubbles in the system. I had the radiator out for inspection (no leak or low-flow rate problems) and replaced the thermostat and hoses. Having been warned, I was extremely cautious about bubbles.   Cooling system now fine. Recently drove from Fort Wayne to Evansville with no problems and honest 28.5 MPG (adding acetone) on the way down. That was the best it's ever done.   By the way, I think the car gets 15% better mileage with acetone than without.   Steve
#3858 of 3969 iming belt cost for a 1996 Millenia S by degefla Dec 24, 2007 (7:12 am)
Hi, just found this site and appreciate all the wonderful info. I bought my son a '96 Millenia S lst year with 84K miles. It now has 92K and I have no idea if the timing belt has ever been changed.   Any thougths on the cost of changing the timing bet? Should water pump be replaced at the same time?   it's been an excellent car so far. Thanks! Replies to this message: gregg_vw (Dec 24, 2007 8:37 am)
#3859 of 3969 Re: iming belt cost for a 1996 Millenia S [degefla] by gregg_vw Dec 24, 2007 (8:37 am)
Replying to: degefla (Dec 24, 2007 7:12 am) The timing belt should usually go 100,000 with no problems, regardless of recommendations. He should probably be thinking about changing it soon. And certainly do the water pump at the same time. In any event, it is not an interference engine, so if the belt fails before replacement, it will not destroy the engine.
#3860 of 3969 Millenia S timing belt interference engine? by degefla Dec 26, 2007 (3:38 am)
Thanks Gregg VW.   I've been told by 2 different mechanics that this is an interference engine? Is the Millenia S different than the non "S" engine for timing belts?
#3861 of 3969 Millenia Engine Blew up by wilcor Jan 01, 2008 (8:16 am)
I have a 2000 base model with a straight six cylinder engine that threw a rod through the crankcase at 58,000 miles. This car was well maintained and driven by my slow poke wife since it was new. This occurred after the 60,000 mile service was done and the timing belt changed two months before it blew up. It was out of warranty and the Mazda factory rep supposedly inspected it but only offered S class pricing on a new one and no engine replacement. S class pricing was no better than normal pricing. I declined to buy another one and spent $5 grand on a rebuilt engine since they offered me $200 for the car. Everyone knows that this should not have happened at this mileage. Has anyone else had this happen at under 100,000 miles. This does not seem right and am thinking about rediscussing it with Mazda. I offered to pay the local Mazda dealer $2000 for labor to replace it if Mazda would give me another engine at cost to no avail. Replies to this message: uscxv (Jan 01, 2008 12:32 pm) wilcor (Jan 05, 2008 9:43 am)
#3862 of 3969 2.5 engine hesitating from stop by wilcor Jan 01, 2008 (8:23 am)
I had the same problem but cured it in mine by switching to a K & N free flowing air cleaner. It might be worth a try for $45. I am not a full time mechanic but I usually feel some difference in accelleration on smaller engines that I have but none on my larger V-8 engines.
#3863 of 3969 Re: Millenia Engine Blew up [wilcor] by uscxv Jan 01, 2008 (12:32 pm)
Replying to: wilcor (Jan 01, 2008 8:16 am) As long as you have maintenance records you definately need to rediscuss with Mazda. I have over 130k on my 2002 Millenia and all is does is run and run and run.   You also need to call 1-800-lemon law. Sometimes thats all that works.   Good Luck Replies to this message: wilcor (Jan 05, 2008 9:43 am)
#3864 of 3969 Re: Millenia Engine Blew up [uscxv] by wilcor Jan 05, 2008 (9:43 am)
Replying to: uscxv (Jan 01, 2008 12:32 pm) Thanks. I think that everyone but Mazda would agree that they should have stepped up to the plate on this one. No well kept engine that was never pushed very hard should throw a rod at 58,000 miles. I think I will call the 800 lemon law number and discuss it with them. Thanks for the advice.
#3865 of 3969 1996 Millenia Engine by thesaint Jan 08, 2008 (3:58 pm)
I have a 1996 Millenia with a 2.5L V6 the standard motor with the car and I was wondering what I need to get to upgrade my moter to the KLZE-2.5 V6. I was wondering what would I all need to to make this motor work in my car.
#3866 of 3969 Re: 95 Millenia [dmoyer] in need of music and radio code [rondu4real] by sunshine37110 Jan 19, 2008 (1:18 pm)
Replying to: rondu4real (Aug 15, 2006 8:01 am) If you have unsuccessfully attempted to put in the code 3 times the book states that it will make the audio permanently inoperable and will have to be replaced by the dealer at you r expense. If you have an owners manual pages 4--55 is were to start reading at. I was fortunate enough that mine has never been set.

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