Protege5

[Poundsofboost]

Just picked up a 2002 with 73k auto very goood condition....anything i should know guys???????

[probin94]

yes use the search button...lol. the forum you posted in is for a main vendor for the site protegegarage. they sell parts for mazdas. so just search around and lurk and then start posting. there are a lot of knowledgable people and information on here.



welcome to the forum...congrats on the car and enjoy searching.

[Captain KRM P5]

moved to the appropriate forum

[boostedprotege]

wel like any car u do come across problems lol but really its a great car i have a 03 p5 5speed and had it for about four years now got it wit like 30k and now it's at about 120k great car never any big problems just keep it maitained and she'll be good to ya;) WELCOME

[SocialStealth]

First off, clean your EGR valve. Theres a how-to in the how-to section. Also, while your there, do the 'stock intake mod'. It looks retarded, and every bone in your body will be telling you "why am I ruining my car..." But it really does wonders...

Also seafoam your engine.
At around 100k miles you'll want to change your motor mounts, as the rubber starts to rot.

Theres a thread about the best spark plugs to use and another about which tires to use. Defiantly DONT use the stock tires (dunlaps I believe they're called).

And feel free to post any questions you have, eventually someone will help ya.

If you don't mind me asking, how much did you buy your car for? And where are you from?

[Poundsofboost]

I paid $5500.00 and im from Connecticut

[widgit117]

I would agree with what was said so far but I would like to add is to check your car completely for rust. Ususally found around the wheel wells but check. I don't have a problem so much down here in the Soufth(not a typo, its how we talk) due to the lack of ice on the roads. In the north and northeast there is a good deal of ice and by extension salt and other corrosive chemicals. Have fun!