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    Smell of burnt oil through AC vents

    Anyone know why I'm getting the smell of burned oil through my AC Vents? This is the second time this happens. After driving for a while the smell will go away, assuming wherever the leak may be just burns put. Any pointers on where to look would be appreciated. I have 03' MP5.
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    WTB 2003 mazda p5 stock air intake

    looking to buy the stock air intake, hose, air box etc. complete set to put in my 03 protege. please message me if available thanks. my vehicle is a 2003 mazda protege5 wagon.
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    ball joints replacement

    I found a splatter of grease on my driver side wheel, when I took it off to see where it was coming from I came to find out it was from what looks to be a ball joint on the tie rod. I been trying to see if I could just replace the ball joint itself or if I will have to buy the entire tie rod...
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    2003 Mazda Protege5 block with cylinder head rebuilt for sale

    Apologies in advance if this kind of post is not permitted, please delete if so. I had the engine swapped for a Japanese lower mileage engine because the pistons rings were shot and the engine was burning oil. However prior to finding out about the piston rings being the culprits of the oil...
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    catalyc converter california approved?

    Hi All, So my catalyc converter has fouled, looking into Ebay there's a bunch that are cheap from Canada but are not "Legal" in California, anyone know why? I'm looking into the Walker 31642 direct fit, but its over $400! cheapest was on Amazon for $314 with Gaskets but I just don't have that...
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    Manual P5 makes ratle noise, on downshift, slow down

    looking for answers as to what makes this rattle noise. when I downshift as the car slows down I hear a ratle. the noise was there before but I want to say it might of got a little more amplified or I'm just paranoid of anything I'm hearing from this car. could it possibly be something hitting...
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    Mazda shops for engine rebuild zip 91107

    Hello everyone, I'm looking for a shop that can re ring and basically rebuild my engine. It's a 2003 Mazda protege5 head just got rebuilt but the car still burning oil which means the rings are bad. Looking for a place with experience on this kind of job or specialized in Mazda engines. My...
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    HELP having code P0300 after getting the head rebuilt on my 2003 protege5

    Hello everyone, I have an 2003 mazda protege 5. It was burning oil so my mechanic figured it was the valve stem seals that were damaged. he went ahead and rebuilt the head. After he put everything back together now the car has a harsh start. I got CEL with code p0300, so I figured i'd start by...
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