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#1111 of 1132 LOCATION by JC1978 Nov 30, 2008 (9:02 pm)
DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE THE LOCATION FOR AN ECU IS, ON A 2003 MAZDA PROTEGE5 4CYL,2.OL?
#1112 of 1132 Re: 60,000 mile service [newtoboard] by JC1978 Nov 30, 2008 (9:08 pm)
Replying to: newtoboard (Jan 08, 2005 5:25 pm) I MIGHT B ABLE TO HELP. TRY PEPPBOYS!!! IM FROM LOUISIANA AND I NEED MY TIMEING BELT CHANGED TO. I KNOW SOMEONE WHO CAN DO MINE FOR 300.00.ALSO IT IS RECOMMENDED AT 70,000 MILES, BUT IT CAN REALLY GO A 100,000 MILES, AS SO I WAS TOLD.(YES UR MAZDA HAS A TIMEING BELT)
#1113 of 1132 buyer guide by kcisdunn Mar 11, 2009 (7:44 am)
I am very interested in the p5, anything in particular I should look for in buying an 02 w 81k? Really appreciated.   Kasey Replies to this message: autonomous (Mar 11, 2009 2:46 pm)
#1114 of 1132 Protege5 [kcisdunn] by autonomous Mar 11, 2009 (2:46 pm)
Replying to: kcisdunn (Mar 11, 2009 7:44 am) interested in the p5, anything in particular I should look for in buying an 02 w 81k?   On the whole a well-maintained Protege is a wonderful thing. I have a 2002 and it remains a treat to drive.   But to be sure it's a good idea to check it out (or even better have it checked out at a garage). In addition to the usual stuff (maintenance records: has the timing belt been replaced) check out the tires (do they need to be replaced?), check for rust (especially in wheel wells and bottom of doors) as well as check the ignition and fuel system (a good test drive will tell you a lot about any hesitation or other problems). Good luck and let us know if you join the P5-group.
#1115 of 1132 O2 sensor by caronab1 Mar 28, 2009 (7:12 am)
Anyone know how hard it is to change your own O2 sensor? I can find the sensor online for about $40 but didn't know if it was worth a try to do it on my own ('98 protege with 140,000 miles...). Replies to this message: 11b33t (Mar 31, 2009 5:38 pm)
#1116 of 1132 Re: O2 sensor [caronab1] by 11b33t Mar 31, 2009 (5:38 pm)
Replying to: caronab1 (Mar 28, 2009 7:12 am) You'll need to have a special socket that has a split in the side to get that bad boy off. It also helps if you can put her on a list as you'll need some swinging room room to apply some torque. Good luck...
#1117 of 1132 Re: Transmission Fluid Change [davidinaz] by zoomer817 Apr 17, 2009 (8:53 pm)
Replying to: davidinaz (Aug 19, 2006 8:10 pm) I am also confused. I took my 2002 Protege in for servicing today with 103,000 km showing. Several things were done, but I was told that I didn't need my transaxle fluid changed until many more kms had passed. They suggested this was because the fluid was changed at 72,000 km, but it wasn't because (according to our service records) this was not required for Proteges. While they topped up my transaxle fluid today, I cannot remember it ever being changed yet nobody seems concerned about this. Ideas?   Another issue arose where the dealership suggested that I had to change my timing belt, yet the manual says that the timing belt doesn't need to be changed until 168,000 kms/60 000 miles. The service guy warned that I would be towed in within 20 000 km if I didn't change the timing belt now, but I'm concerned that they are just trying to push for a very expensive servicing. Has anyone any comment for this?   Thanks,   Zoomer Replies to this message: oldman15 (Apr 20, 2009 8:07 am) autonomous (Apr 21, 2009 1:00 pm)
#1118 of 1132 Re: Transmission Fluid Change [zoomer817] by oldman15 Apr 20, 2009 (8:07 am)
Replying to: zoomer817 (Apr 17, 2009 8:53 pm) I ran my 2003 P5 to 102,000 miles before changing the timing belt. Mostly highway miles, but belt still "looked" OK. I believe owners manual states "inspect" at 60 K miles, replace at 100K. It is an "interference" motor so damage can happen it it breaks. When you decide to replace the belt, do the H2O pump at the same time.    If it's an Automatc, change trans fluid every 30 K miles.   I contacted Mazda as per 5-speed manual Trans fluid change. They said never to change unless there are problems. Additionally, it takes GL-4 level fluid (not produced any more), 75W-90. All manual standard oil based fluids contain sulphur additives which deteriorate the "yellow metal" brass synchros. GL-4 contains a lesser amount. GL-5 rated fluids contain much more sulpher additive, so replacing the fluid can actually deteriorate the synchros even faster, leaving the car owner w/ trans rebuild problems you never even had before. 5 dealers in my area have no clue, they just sell service. Do a google search on GL-4 trans fluid for more info.   If you do opt to replace trans fluid, find a fully synthetic w/ no sulpher compounds. Again, do a google search.   Good luck.   Oldman15
#1119 of 1132 Changing the Timing Belt [zoomer817] by autonomous Apr 21, 2009 (1:00 pm)
Replying to: zoomer817 (Apr 17, 2009 8:53 pm) I took my 2002 Protege in for servicing today with 103,000 km   Most car manuals have more than one service schedule: the standard schedule for normal usage and the severe usage schedule. Here is what is stated in my 2002 Protege5 manual on page 8-3 of the Scheduled Maintenance section:   "Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions apply. If any do apply, follow Schedule 2 (Canada and Puerto Rico residents follow Schedule 2). • Repeated short-distance driving • Driving in dusty conditions • Driving with extended use of brakes • Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are being used • Driving on rough or muddy roads • Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation • Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or extremely humid climates."   In Schedule 2 on page 8-5 footnote 2 you will find the following: "If the vehicle is operated in cold districts { below -18 degrees C (0 degrees F) }, replace the timing belt at 96,000 km (60,000 miles)."   If your case does not fit the above, then you're safe.   p.s. Check out the April 2009 issue of Consumer Reports for shady practices of some garages.
#1120 of 1132 question.. by chris_a Jul 19, 2009 (8:44 pm)
i have an 02 protege5 5spd manual, and i was wondering if there is an over drive switch for it and if so, where it's located. i can't find it, and it sucks driving on the highway. it revs to like 3500 rpms going about 70, and it's killing my gas mileage. somebody help.. thanks. Replies to this message: iamz (Jul 20, 2009 6:18 am) autonomous (Jul 20, 2009 11:44 am)

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