Recent content by cop1976

Hello Fellow P5 Owners, I have a 2 part question in regards to our H7 low beam bulbs in the P5. I have been changing the bulbs CONSTANTLY! I have tried OEM, Sliverstar and Nighthawks and they still seam to have a really short lifespan (about 4-6 months if I'm lucky!). I make sure I do not...

I live in Waterloo and I know that when the P5 came out, one of the Mazda dealerships here had leather seats made for the P5 and sold them as an option. I was going to buy a yellow one with the yellow and black leather seats, but didn't have the cash for that option. Don't know if they still...

My P5 has just under 150,000kms on it and this is the first time it began to sputter and set off the check engine light. I had a local shop check the OBD2 on the car and they said it was showing a problem with the EGR valve. They didn't give me much more info and they re-set the check engine...

My P5 started doing this last week. Did it once or twice in the morning then stopped. It started doing it more the last couple of days and the check engine light came on. I followed the instructions in regards to locating and removing the EGR valve. The valve was gummed up and the valve was...

My vehicle was sputtering when I came to a stop almost to the point of stalling and the RPM's would just drop. It is apparently a common problem in the Protege 5. In the "How To" section there is a a step by step guide on how to clean the EGR valve. It builds up with carbon due to our rich...

I just purchased the Bosch Platinum +4 spark plugs for my P5. I havent installed them yet, but should be doing so in the next day or so, along with an oil change and a EGR valve cleaning. I'll let you know what happens.

Thanks for all the advise so far folks. I use to be a mould maker apprentice, so I know how to take things apart and put them back together, but I have never really worked on a car. I know I put down that I am not mechanically inclined, but I do know how to use tools, just never used any of...

Thanks for the advise. I have never changed my own oil, but I am going to start doing so. I saw the SureDrain at my local Canadian Tire store and it looked like a good idea. I will be doing it the old fashion way! Thanks for the advise.

I am going to be replacing my pads and rotors on my 2002 P5 (front and rear). Just want to get some advise in regards to what type/brand or rotors and pads I should be getting. In regards to pads, I see metallic, semi-metallic, ceramic etc...what are the different materials good for? I am...

Does anyone have the Fram SureDrain oil plug installed in their P5? If you do, how do you like it and could you advise me of the part number I would need. Thanks.

I am in the market for a floor jack and some stands so i can start doing my own repairs. Just wondering what you folks are using in regards to brands, sizes, where you got them and price. I live in Ontario Canada so any local stores would be more helpful. Thanks.

Does anyone if there are any videos online showing how to replace pads and rotors for the P5? I am not mechanically inclined, but I would like to try to replace my brakes on my own. Any help is appreciated. Any suggestions on what type of pads and rotors to use? I drive about 95% highway...

Just read your post about getting blue fog lights. I am a police officer and I can tell you that the Highway Traffic Act states that you cannot have any colours other that white and amber facing forward on a vehicle. The chances of getting pulled over all depends on the police officer. Most...

Thanks for the info. Those bastards from the dealership gave me false info. They told me several times that I didn't have to worry about the manual transmission fluid. I never owned a manual until this car and figured they were telling me the truth. I'm going to get it changed ASAP! Thanks...

Sweet! Thanks for the link. Amazing that none of the major publishers of repair manuals produce one for the Protege 5!