Recent content by buliwyf

Just put on 4 winter tires and forget about it. However, before, I have tried having only 2; both just on the front and just on the rear. In my actual experience (I have a big, empty mall parking lot beside my apartment building), with only 2 winter tires, having them in front is better...

If you buy brand new winter tires, they will outlast your Protege5's body (from rust) hehe. Bought used Nexens (with 9/32 left) for mine

I know how to start the car; 1. Press the top-most button on the right side 2. Press and hold for 2-sec the 'start' button (middle, right). Car starts fine. I have 2 questions though: 1. The default is for the car to run 10 mins until it shuts itself off. Can I adjust this to say, 15 mins...

Could be any of these 3 things: 1. Busted water pump; water/coolant stopped circulating through the engine/radiator 2. Hole in radiator (or hose) that leaks the water/coolant out 3. Busted radiator fan (unlikely if you still overheat while cruising)

Yeah it's 15F this morning over here

Just got an OBD2. When at working temperature (~96C), stopped with transmission on D, vehicle idles at ~500 to 550rpm. Vibration can be heard/felt. It definitely is not the radiator fan. It's the engine idling really low (I guess this saves gas or something?) When engine is a bit colder (like...

I got my OBD2 yesterday and was able to set it up properly with my smartphone. To my disappointment, my Protege5 doesn't have a Voltage sensor for the OBD2! Is this normal? I tried the OBD2 in my Mazda 3 and it sees a voltage sensor EDIT: It wasn't showing in Torque Free. I since bought...

Worry not. I just fitted 205/55/16 on mine. When loaded with passengers though, the rear tires seem to rub on something on speed bumps and sudden dips. My speed-o should be off by +5 Kph. I wouldn't worry about speeding though since it's almost winter and I'm in Canada. If I speed that means I...

pcb, what a good suggestion. Thank you. Will this product work? http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0051DUVK0/

I'm trying to install a small volt meter to the dashboard of the car (I use a phone mount/charger in my cig lighter). I was wondering where's the easiest 12V + and - wires inside the car to access? I suppose also the cigarette lighter wires?

My "No.2 Engine mount bushing accepting the Rod from (1) Roller damper" is completely busted. Does anyone know what its purpose is and if I should bother to replace it?

$285/mo ? Is that all-in (including taxes)? If so, I am being ripped off here in Canada. For my BASE model SEDAN (GX, Automatic, air conditioning) lease, I pay $330/mo (Canadian $) All-in. That includes taxes and extended wear warranty (so I can return it with scratches and small dents)...

If I live in San Diego, I'd be on low profile Advan Neova's all year round (breakn). Also, my Protege5 wouldn't be a rust bucket. Heck, I'd be on a Harley with 2-wheels instead of a Mazda with 4. SoCal is such a nice place.

Need to confirm with you guys if a 14" rim will fit a 2002/2003 Protege5? If yes, how would a 185/65/14 winter tires look like? Would it be too thin?

Yah go ahead. I read the cargo space is spacious and the towing capacity is nice.