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Replying to: autonomous (Jan 09, 2007 9:13 am) Hopefully, it's not expensive to repair. The dealership quoted me a price of $230. That is on top of the $135 tranny flush I did a month or two back, the $150 or so dollar belt replacement this weekend, the $99 dollar brake fluid flush & plus they found a power steering system hose leak near located near the radiator, which I think is in the $300's to repair. I have not done the power steering nor the brake fluid flush yet! My wife is not happy. D
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Replying to: davidinaz (Jan 09, 2007 9:32 am)
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Replying to: erics6 (Jan 09, 2007 12:14 pm) Agreed. |
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At 70,000 miles would like to change standard transmission oil in my 2003 P5. Per owners manual, needs 2.9 quarts of 75W90. Many sources on internet specify that additives in GL-5 rated oils significantly deteriorate synchros, brass/bronze components and seals. Service depts don't have a clue. A couple suggest not using synthetic as it can hurt seals. Some service depts use mazda oil(no ratings on container), others use whatever bulk oil they stock. I can't find any GL-4 rated 75W90 non-synth anywhere. Where can I get non-synth GL-4 75w90?. Suggestions? Also, Is 2003 P5 interferece engine or not?
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Replying to: oldman15 (Jan 26, 2007 7:05 am) Manual says... Specified oilGrade: API service GL-4 or GL-5 Viscosity: SAE 75W—90 (All season) or SAE 80W—90 (Above 10 °°°°C {50 °°°°F}. Don't know if I'd worry about the oil yet. Synthetic should be fine though. I use it in my Miata and it shifts smoother. P5 shifs fine on original stuff. Not sure it would make much of a difference.
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Replying to: erics6 (Jan 26, 2007 8:38 am) "Tranny oil change Q--I drive a 1998 Ford Escort and want to know if manual transmissions require oil changes. I keep hearing about automatic transmissions, oil changing, and flushing, but what about the good old manual? A--Yes, manual transmissions should have an oil change. I suggest having it done during the first or second engine oil change to get any junk out of the box early on in the car's life. After that, you can usually forget about it. On my personal vehicles, however, I change it again at 100,000 miles." |
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I'm going nutz over here. I can't change the Time on my Clock. I have the factory radio in my 2002 Mazda Protege'5. I've tried about everything & I don't have the manual. Please help. Thanks all! |
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Replying to: jspain (Feb 09, 2007 10:53 am) 
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Replying to: jspain (Feb 09, 2007 10:53 am)
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