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#3924 of 3963 Re: millenias rule [hawaiianmike] by gregg_vw Mar 27, 2009 (5:18 am)
Replying to: hawaiianmike (Mar 26, 2009 7:10 pm) Had two supercharged Millenias...they are no problem if you do the required maintenance. Replies to this message: hawaiianmike (Mar 28, 2009 1:11 am) gregg_vw (Mar 28, 2009 10:45 am)
#3925 of 3963 Re: millenias rule [gregg_vw] by hawaiianmike Mar 28, 2009 (1:11 am)
Replying to: gregg_vw (Mar 27, 2009 5:18 am) As I said, in Hawaii HEAT is an issue and any turbo or super charger will obviously increase the engine's heat and therefore I feel that a regular 2.5 V-6 is better, not to mention the fact that we don't have long, empty roads (except on the Big Island---some REALLY NICE roads over there!!) and we pay more for gas ( 89 OCT E10 is around $2.60 gal) so I would not get the S model unless you got some great deal---I have a 98, after putting 150K mi on a 95, and I intend to get an '01 or '02 Millenia soon---great cars for Hawaii!!   Still looking for any advice on CGR engine code and stereo replacement tips----aloha all, Mike Replies to this message: gregg_vw (Mar 28, 2009 10:45 am)
#3926 of 3963 Re: millenias rule [hawaiianmike] by gregg_vw Mar 28, 2009 (10:45 am)
Replying to: hawaiianmike (Mar 28, 2009 1:11 am) Not to get into an argument here, but the S has the cooling capacity it needs for hot conditions. To your other point, the S actually gets better mileage than the M non-turbo model (which has less power and also uses premium fuel).
#3927 of 3963 engine surging by bmehrer Apr 12, 2009 (6:26 pm)
My daughter's 99 mazda millenia is experiencing surging problems upon take off. Once the car gets up to speed around 30 mph the problem is gone. But when she first starts off the car jerks almost like it is not getting gas. Any suggestions.   Bmehrer007yahoo.com
#3928 of 3963 Millenia surging upon starting out--- by hawaiianmike Apr 12, 2009 (7:27 pm)
Been there, done that---first--2 questions--   1) Is this the 2.5 or the "Miller Cycle" motor?   2) is the "check engine" light on??   Obviously, if the light is on, go get a code reader and see what results---the CGR (emissions related) system is a weak link with this model, and a new hose/sensor usually resolves it---if not, next most likely culprit is bad wires/distributor cap---engine needs good spark from a standstill even more than at 2,3,4,000rpm, and the factory wires are junk---easy check is to get car in very dark surroundings (so, night-time is best), and then throw blanket over whole front end and run car---you will SEE sparks jumping if this is the problem---new wires/cap/rotor usually does it---hopefully it's not a bad distributor as they run over $500 at best---ouch----always check air filter when ANYTHING goes wrong---make sure it's not clogged, etc.   You're welcome to get me at : lifeofreillyhawaii.rr.com if you can't resolve---I'm on my 3rd Millenia and love these models----good cars!! Mike Reilly, Kaneohe, HI Replies to this message: bmehrer (Apr 13, 2009 8:28 am)
#3929 of 3963 Re: Millenia surging upon starting out--- [hawaiianmike] by bmehrer Apr 13, 2009 (8:28 am)
Replying to: hawaiianmike (Apr 12, 2009 7:27 pm) Hi Mike   thanks for the reply. It is the 2.5 model i believe but will check when my daughter brings the car home tonight. I will try your suggestions and get back to you. Thanks again, hoping to resolve the issue myself as two daughters in college have me financially tapped out if you know what i mean.   Brian   PS. where can i get a code reader?
#3930 of 3963 code reader by hawaiianmike Apr 13, 2009 (11:42 am)
They cost a lot, for a good one, and you can usually buy one at an auto parts store, wal mart, or any big box retailer, but I'd just go to a reliable mechanic to get the code deciphered---it takes some time to learn how to use it and it shouldn't cost that much (under $50) to get the codes out, so, why buy one? You only need to do this if ther "check engine" light is on---   Let me know how it goes- Aloha--Mike Replies to this message: bmehrer (Apr 13, 2009 5:24 pm)
#3931 of 3963 Re: code reader [hawaiianmike] by bmehrer Apr 13, 2009 (5:24 pm)
Replying to: hawaiianmike (Apr 13, 2009 11:42 am) Hey Buddy,   opened up her hood and the air intake hose is totally broke in half between the air filter and the engine. Ordered one overnight from partswarehouse for. Not sure if that will make a difference. I tried to tape the other one for a quick fix until the new part came but it did not make a difference. Would this hose cause the engine surging.   thanks B. from the mainland "lake tahoe"
#3932 of 3963 air hose by hawaiianmike Apr 13, 2009 (5:55 pm)
HELL YA!! That would screw with the O2 sensor and confuse the computer----I'll bet it runs great after replacing it----if you don't look under the hood for that long, you need a mechanic to look it over---I'll bet your wires are old and the battery is marginal----give your gal some help here and get it up to snuff!!   Glad to hear it's not a big deal!! Aloha, Mike
#3933 of 3963 Intermittent stalling, transmission problem? by maybug Apr 15, 2009 (4:02 am)
I have a 2002 Millenia with about 90K miles. For the past few months, since a tune-up performed by a local shop, the car has been stalling at stoplights or while standing. It happens infrequently and unpredictably. The check engine light would come on and off. My mechanic diagnosed it as potentially a problem with the "idle air motor". I took it ot he dealer, and they said that its a problem with the torque relating to the transmission, and that I need a new transmission. He said that its unusual to need a new transmission with the mileage, but that it may have been allowed to run hot with a previous owner (I purchased the car used last year). He said that the new transmission job would cost $3,500 and that they don't recommend rebuilds on these because they don't last. Uggh. Does anyone have any advice? Thanks

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