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So I was bored and found a site that is a free VIN checker, decided to run my car and found a few TSB for my car! Reading through I saw this from 01-21-2004 "01-21-2004 103100 Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm, Pcm) B28 and later pcm calibration update information repair...

So, has anyone had a problem where the oil pan weaping oil from excessive rust? I thought it was my drain bolt gasket, replaced it but still leaked. Thought okay, its the pan gasket, cleaned it up and the upper gasket area is dry but the lower pan is wet? So from what I can figure is the pan is...

Does anyone know of the location of the neutral safety switch on a 2003 Mazda Protege DX with Automatic tranny? My car will not start in park sometimes and I have to put it in neutral, other times it is fine.

So, I was inspecting my timing belt since I have 75k miles on the car now and upon removing the valve cover one of the bolts snapped clean off with the head.. I tried drilling it, snapped the bit, tried to drill the old bit out and no luck.. So I just put the cover back on without that bolt...

Can someone please tell me what hose connects to what port on the Purge Valve? 03 Protege. I took it off to test (was faulty) and forgot to mark what hose goes where...

Hey all, I was wondering on what everyones take on replacing the timing belt and water pump on a 03 Protege DX 2.0 is. The car just hit 70,000 miles. I know Mazda recommends replacing it at 105,000 according to the owners manual, but does it matter that the car is 12 years old? Should I replace...

What would cause my 2003 Mazda Protege to sputter when I get done filling up my gas tank? It is fine after about 10 min of driving. Any ideas? No CEL.

What a pain in the ASS these were to get off... The bolts would not budge, had to take the dremel and grind all of the bolts off.. Was so sick of hearing my front end sound like it was going to fall apart so I finally did it...

I have 33k on the car, should I clean it or you think it is still okay? The car is a 2003 protege DX

Hey all just got done installing my Amp kit! Everything went pretty well and everything tucked and is hidden very well! Best part about it was the little clutch master cylinder plug since I have an automatic, I just drilled the plastic instead of the firewall! Right next to the battery as well!

Okay, so I just wired and installed my head unit. Everything works well all speakers work and sounds great. One question though. The harness off the back of my Alpine Head Unit has a blue/White remote turn on wire for an amp. I do not have a amp so I connected that wire to the Blue/White wire...

So I just scooped up 4 winter tires with wheels, the guy said they will fit my protege but I wanted to make sure it is absolutely okay to run these wheels. I dont know if the offset or anything matters, they bolt right up but I do not want to make strain on any of the steering or suspension...

I am searching tire rack for winter tires for my 2003 Mazda protege. It gives me my OEM size 195/55-15 but also lists a set of 14 inch tires for cheaper as a recommend size as well. 14" Recommended: 175/70-14 (comes with new rims and tires already mounted for 400 bucks. Would It be wise to...

Since I am replacing all the fluids in my 2003 auto protege sedan. I was wondering the proper oil and way to change it. Is it just drain the fluid and replace it through the dip stick? The car has 34k miles on it.

I have a 2003 Mazda Protege Sedan that I want to drain the radiator and replace it with fresh but I have no idea what kind to use?

Hey all, I have a question before I purchase my Alpine CDE-143BT for my 2003 Protege sedan. It says on Crutchfield it is a modified fit, and need to cut the rear bracket out from the back of the Head Unit pocket... Is this difficult to do? Also how do I remove the headunit after I install it...

What would cause sputtering up hill and sluggish acceleration from a stop No check engine lights.

Okay all, I need some advice and how to for a drain and refill for my 2.0 DX. The car has 33,000 miles on it and someone told me to drain and refill it with fresh fluid every 30k miles to prolong the life. So, what fluid should I grab? I assume OEM auto tranny fluid from Mazda? And also where...

I went to do an oil change and used 5w30. Should I have used 10w instead or will I be fine?

Recently I have just bought a 2003 protege and it has a little over 27,000 miles on it It sat for a decent amount if time and it seems to be running really sluggish upon acceleration. Once it gets up to speed it seems to be okay maybe a little sluggish but not nearly as bad l It feels like...