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Im just curious I have 120,000 miles on it. Its always been 5w-20 but it seems to need me to add a quart every 2 months. I was thinking maybe moving up to 5w-30

I wish that is what I could have. My brother has an 03 ES that rides as smooth as some Z's. He has stock alloy 16 rims and has had his car lowered with some good springs and sway bars. The ride is absolutely amazing- he only has like 50,000 less miles then me which makes me wonder why my 02...

http://yhst-19807630266082.stores.yahoo.net/vp12-performance-ch12.html Ive been reading some of his feedback on ebay and it seems legit. Most people claim extra mpg and increased power. Out of 444 feedback with almost all sales related to this product I'm inclined to try it out. Anybody else...

Okay so I wouldn't mind doing a different color hood if I could get some kind of Vinyl that makes the colors blend. Ive seen a couple of you other guys do it on here but I'm not sure if its paint or what. It actually looks pretty clean from what Ive seen too but I have a sneaky suspicion it was...

This is a parts wanted thread. If you have a protege hood for sale then list me a selling offer. Colors must be black/primed or fiberglass. Make: Mazda, Model: Protege, Year:2002, Color: Black Im preferably looking for used hoods that I can get at a deal but if you have a new one and will be...

So yea I have a good solid drain on my battery if left for more then two days un-driven. I tested the battery and alternator- both are good. I had a friend tell me he had a similar problem and it was a computer error... I think he said the "BDM"? I think that is kind of sketchy, I mean my...

So first off I just wanted to give everyone on here a big shout out. Ive been a member of the board since Ive owned my 02 ES- Ive done all kinds of mods and mistakes and this forum has been my reference to make every mod and fix every problem Ive had(I haven't posted too much- mostly researched...

Okay so I pulled the Oxygen sensor and after 5 secs something clicked and the computer went into "limp" mode, which is default rich gas mixtures. The car runs beautifully now with no bad idle, or knocking. This really is a great way to test anything on the engine yourself and see if the...

So I'm gonna test the whole unplugging sensors to find problem method unless someone suggests otherwise. I'll let you know how this goes by Monday, if unsuccessful Ill hit up the dealership as a last call. No engine light yet but I really haven't been driving it because I'm scared of major...

Theres no light so I dont think there is any codes. But Ill do that anyway tommorrow, its not the oil unless our cars cant use 10w-40. I dont know how to check a PCV for working order but I might change it anyway. My car is a DX 2002 2.0L I think its a sensor malfunction but I dont know...

Okay guys some help needed here. My protege DX decided it wanted to start idling real low/ knocking at the same time. I mean its fine when I first start up the car or reset the ECU for the first few minutes until its warm and then the idle just drops down to 200 rpm's or so and might shoot...

I've been having a problem after I put some spark plug non foulers on my oxygen sensors. I took them off and reset my ECU but i still have a horrible idle that stays around 200 rpms. The engine has been knocking and getting worse at idle speeds. But in the higher range its fine. Is there a...

Im curious about programming chips/computers for my protege- I would like a fully programmable one that is easy to change but wanted to talk to some people about the kinds available. I really want to the computer to lower the amount of fuel sent to the engine as I do a lot of highway traveling...

Yea Ive been working on putting the new racingbeat springs on and sway bars... I dont know if any of you folks have ever worked on taking off the front sway bar off these cars but Im having a hell of a time getting to that rear not that hold the bar in place... Has anyone here repalce sway bars...

hahaha not funny--... So apparently no one has ever heard of this s*** ass company before??? Well I guess its true "you get what you pay for". I think part of the problem lies in the rims being cheap too... But yea so last question Racingbeat delivers a good product correct???

Ill put some up ASAP- Ill break it down and take a few pics this weekend- 2. Mark the coil spring, upper spring seat rubber and upper spring seat for proper installation as shown in the figure. 3. Align the marks of the coil spring, upper spring seat rubber and upper spring seat. Protect the...

Well heres the deal- I got a set of rims and they came with the Zenn springs for free. So I went ahead and put them on- I thought "what the hell". So now I get a few squeaks every now and then when I hit a bump and a rattley(new word) rough ride. The guy at the tire center aligned them and...

Wouldn't trust it unless you know the mechanic or trust him. That sounds ridiculous.

Anyone know if this size rim will work with a protege? 17X7 4X114 ET42 OFFSET +42MM

Sounds ridiculous I know, not even going to try to explain. But thanks anyway, to ebay I go.