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    Protege5 - How many miles have you gone before changing the timing belt?

    I have the same mileage and given how long people have gone without doing it. Since its a non interference engine there is no point in doing all that work. so I also plan to not bother now because I will only keep the car for another year.
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    Best place for parts

    I find Rock Auto is best for everything ..... if you are more specific about what you want then you will get more help.
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    Best oil and filter?

    Discussion of oil & filter people actually use and find is good I never said or would suggest to use a forum is better or to use it over the manual ....That is dumber than No oil is better lol !!! You are either making up this crap in your posts and keep repeating about the manual... if you...
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    Best oil and filter?

    I know there was a chart for this is the manual,it was clearly stated... the discussion here is about what people actually use and find is good in the real world. oh wait a minute you are the bright one that misread a previous post as well to post " no oil is better" blah bla blah, when its...
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    Best oil and filter?

    5w or 10w oil ? Much agreed on Purolator filters, I am in Southern Ontario and stock up when ever we go to NY. So does everyone run 10w 30 all year round ? I know there was a chart for this is the manual but I cant find it. I seem to remember Mazda recommended 5w 30 in colder months an 10...
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    Best oil and filter?

    I have been using synthetic for as long as I owned my p5 about 100k. I had used it in my pathfinder for the 5 years before that so I thought it would be good for my 'new old mazda" (02 with 60k) but have since been finding a lot of people say that this car prefers frequent changes with...
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    Replacing REAR license plate holder

    I am really asking is besides salvage there any plate holders that will bolt on to the existing holes that the P5 has ? I like the magnet idea idea but need something that cant easily been taken off.
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    rear license plate mount??

    Same problem here, what did you find ?
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    Replacing REAR license plate holder

    I am looking for any suggestions to replace the Rear license plate, the one that came on the car i had to cut to remove the bolts holding it to the car because the plate is bolted over them and they where to rusted to get off the plate.
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    Big Brakes for CHEAP!

    What has everyone done in the back to have the ebrake fit ? I have read lots about the break upgrade but not much mention of the rear brakes.
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    Protege5 loud noise while driving... bearing / cv axle-tranny?

    when the shop replaced the bearing I had the cv checked out it was perfectly fine ! the bearing failing the way it screwed the rotor & pads so I had to replace the front brakes and decided to do a brake upgrade (2007 Mazda6)
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    2003 Protege5 Build Thread

    Looks great ! I am planning to do the break upgrade which year and sub model / trim are they for ? What wheels are you using ? Will your brakes fit the OEM P5 rims ?
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    Low Oil?

    The J in the VIN is for vehicles made in Japan
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    Protege5 loud noise while driving... bearing / cv axle-tranny?

    Thanks ! You are so right friction and force are a b**** and you have confirmed what I was afraid of. The shop didn't say the cv axle was bad... is it easy to tell ? (to make sure they get the problem the first time) I believe the siezed (and split) may did a lot of damage the wheel did coming...
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    How-To: Wheel Bearing Replacement

    I also need to want to replace the wheel bearing and hub assembly as it may be shot and from all the posts I have read to avoid problems many have experienced with place front bearings. Has anyone purchased a hub assembly? What brand? Thanks in advance.
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    Protege5 loud noise while driving... bearing / cv axle-tranny?

    I have a seized and cracked front wheel bearing.. when I took it to the shop they said there is a tranny fluid leak as well Does anyone have any insight as to what could be going on?
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    Locked the keys in the car....

    perhaps I can clarify your doubts.... and yes the VIN must be visible on every car by law so it can be run to see if it is stolen I was in the same boat as the original poster, I was locked out of the car.... no spares anywhere Mazda made the key no probs, and the car wasn't even in my name...
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    Two Things: Window and Audio

    Agreed.... i found a new JVC (KDR-420) with remote front and rear aux + usb on sale for $70. it also looks so much better than factory
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