Recent content by Coqui258

I was just watching a YouTube video of a guy removing his 626 head and all the parts associated with it... ugh, so much work, especially since I did the seals 3 times! I really don't think it's my head gasket. It would smoke all the time if coolant was constantly getting into the cylinder. I...

LostinCanada, I did read through your whole thread when I was contemplating what to do about my car. Sucks that I wasted so much time with the seals, but at least I know they're new. It's definitely more white than blue smoke, and it's mainly on startup. BUT, recently I noticed that if I drive...

Just got a P0303 code for misfiring cylinder #3. Got it when I accelerated hard to see if smoke was still coming out after driving for 10 minutes. Just ordered new plugs and wires and a new EGR valve. Let's see if this does the trick.

I started to read that post this morning (first time seeing it, surprised it didn't come up in search before), and it's not very easy to follow since there are tons of "maybes". I'm thinking rings too.

Hi everyone! I haven't posted on here in forever, but I am having issues with my car that I'm hoping someone can help. As a preface, I'm no newbie to our beloved Protege5. I have done almost all repairs and maintenance myself. 2003 Protege5, 120k miles, synthetic oil (Mobil 1 10w30 since I...

Ok... all done. Got new wheel locks to replace the missing one. They checked all the components of the wheels/brakes and they were fine. At first offered a free oil change. Called them back and got a full tank of gas and oil change, then called again and got front brakes for $100 off. The...

I'll wait til the morning to call them... they open at 9 EST. Then I'll call the dealer and see if they got my nasty message.

So what is acceptable for them to offer me? I don't want to go in there tomorrow with low/high expectations...

bump... any advice as to what to expect? I'm taking the car first thing in the morning.

Should I contact MazdaUSA anyway, or see what they suggest?

Short story: Took car in for TCM replacement and oil change/tire rotation. Got the car Wed. Wife noticed knocking sound, thought it was a nail in tire. I took car Saturday with my family to see if I could hear it, nothing until I was on my way home. Knocking very loud. Checked out the car...

Not sure how much the fix would cost, but I know that I went to Advance Auto Parts and got my CEL read for free... a lot of other places are doing the reads for free too. Did you go to stealership?

Glad you're ok!

Ohhhhhh, so then I don't really need them huh? Thanks!

Nice... and true...