Recent content by ir1337

my torque wrench did NOT pop at the spec and popped the bolt instead. Also is it 6lbft like the MZ3? 2010 Mazda 5. In torque order, need the #1 bolt size to tell someone to pick up for me at the shop, can anyone help a brother out?

So, as it turned out, the turbo s*** the bed, and we're not even going under the heads. New turbo, pcv, o2, af mix sensor, and the consumables being bought and shipped. Question - does anyone know a part number or description for the four washer seals on the turbo oil inlet pipe (two at each...

Update, I've got a local guy who is going to take care of her; upon further review, I have coolant loss. He's going to check the cooling system first and look for other sources before digging in to the head. Thanks again for the input; the mechanic asked the right questions when I reached out...

Thanks for the reply Preferio, here's more info: I do not see coolant loss, but it was such a small time frame between first notice of the events and parking it, I am not sure whatever was lost would be a noticeable amount. No overheating, gauge is pretty much locked in to normal operating...

Once my speed hits operating temp, idling or coming off acceleration, stunningly large clouds of white smoke billow from my exhaust. I have no noticeable power loss. I don't SEE any lost fluids. White indicates water/antifreeze and a little can produce a lot of smoke Symptoms: P0140 CEL...

Quick update, I just got the metal license plates on my 2012 Black Mica Mazdaspeed 3, I think I'm hooked. I ended up driving to Houston after I arranged the deal online for a 2012 MS3 with just a touch fewer than 20k. I'm quite happy with my new ride - it is a world apart from the speedy...

a week ago, my beloved Bright Yellow 2002 Mazda Protege5 found an 8inch wide semi wheel in the middle of the dark country highway at 65mph. With the slightly shorter stance, it was swallowed into my undercarriage, and I went for a ride...spun 360 like I was on a hockey puck and ended up doing...

Seating PM sent

I just strapped a fleabay sri on mine to replace a torn accordian intake hose. It went pretty well, and everything seemed to go together in a sensible way. I had to remove the rubber grommet on the MAF to fit the silicone adapter on it. (The only problem I've got is the "hanger" doesn't...

The P0171 is intake related - so you MIGHT have a tear in the intake hose, usually at the accordian (I just replaced my torn and duct taped one with an SRI because I didn't want to get one from the junkyard that would rip in 15k anyway). Could also be coils gone bad - P5s are notorious...

FWIW: I love Advance Auto, because they always have good online coupons (I can't recall if I can post the specific sites at 24/7, so I'll leave that to PM if you want more info), online ordering with local pickup at no charge, and several of the cash back sites work for them as well. For the...

1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get? Black "Clearcoat" 2010 AT 2. Whereabouts are you located? Austin Texas 3. Is this your first Mazda? Third - 1994 MX6, 2002 PR5, 2010 Maz5 4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the...

Year: 2010 (used 22500 miles) Location: Austin TX Trim: Sport Tranny: Auto Any extra accessories: Sale Tax Rate: 6.25% Price you paid for your Mazda5(including tax, title, fees) $15145 I just jumped into the Mazda5 as the family car but I kept my PR5, and now I get to have some fun with it once...

So I cleared the 0660 and prepped the gauge on the low pressure side to get a reading...and it just worked. Clearing that code cleared the problem. 47 degrees and 35 psi. Life is good. So, if I have to replace that solenoid, I think the stealership wants $72 from previous posts, or I may be...

Point of interest - prob not related - I hooked up the OBD2 scanner and found a pending 0660 - VICS Solenoid... I am getting under the hood finally tomorrow. Thanks for the thus-fars, I'll post when I have more data.