Recent content by Jeffers

Just changed the transaxle fluid in my Mazda 2 @ 38.K miles. Drained fluid looked pretty dark. Made a short video that may be helpful to some. Fill and drain plugs are 23mm, I used a 15/16" socket. https://youtu.be/fFITZds6fNQ

does that one have torque specs? Valve clearances? Valve adjustment procedure? Timing chain replacement procedure? Because that manual looks a lot like the one I bought for $10 USD that doesn't have any of the above. And is more like a 'theory of operation' manual, than a working service manual...

i tapped into the cigarette lighter for my GPS. But that's only hot with the key on. I later decided to look for a constant hot so my GPS wasn't always rebooting. I found that on the drivers side, under the forward door frame panel. Large gauge red wire. HTH ~Jeffers

it could be they want to protect the fuel injection pump. They're expensive, and can be damaged if run dry. I reset my trip meter @ fill-up, and refuel @ 300 miles. So far 300 miles has always been < 10 gallons.

does the Demio badge fit the two holes in the trunk lid? do you know where I could get one of those? thx Jeffers

Yes, Racing Beat. They're local for me so I got to talk to them in person when I picked them up. They have a package that includes both bars and the springs at a discount. so I gave it some thought before deciding to keep stock springs. From what I understand the RB springs only lower the car...

I put some sway bars on it Saturday, http://www.flickr.com/photos/caffeineracer/ Then took it to the Sierras for an overnighter to try it out, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weTG-TH8Klk The car handled surprising well stock. The sway bars (designed to work as a pair) enhanced it, without...