Recent content by PTguy

Here is a screenshot of the parts listing for the new cylinder head: You can see how many previous versions this one supersedes. You'll get the current version head, where the problem started, as well as the current version of the short block (the engine below the head) which was damaged by...

And, there are a lot of good new brake rotors available for much lower cost than Mazda rotors. If one wants to DIY, try removing the rotors, sandpapering the surface, wash with brake-clean solvent, and put on with new pads. Break in according to the pad instructions or general good practice.

Brake discs don't warp. Brake discs do build up uneven deposits of the friction material from the pads. The grab-slip-grab-slip action is brake judder. This is corrected by cleaning the uneven material off the discs by sandpapering them, or resurfacing them, or a complete brake job with new...

What does "severe" mean in this context? From Goodyear: "The 3PMS designation is an indicator that a tire has a strong level of winter performance, per the U.S. Department of Transportation’s requirements. Several tiremakers, including Goodyear, are developing all-season tires with 3PMS...

Replacing spark plugs on schedule helps retain original power, fuel consumption, and emissions. A never-replaced plug can have the threads so caked with carbon that the head must be removed to get the plug out if it fails.

I think a mechanical device in the HUD projector moves to change the position. Try moving it all the way the other direction then back to where you want it. Does the display move? Is there any way to see if the projector moves?

Been pleased with the Raybestos Element3 pads & rotors. Quiet except for a light squeak on the first cold application. Wear is good, no dusting. Grip is good, maybe a sliver better than OE. I check the brake wear when I switch summer & winter tires. Low and even wear. Previously I had the...

If you DIY, usually the oil is not lost when the gas is lost. You say that you don't see any oil, so that's good. By the way, the polyalkalene glycol oil comes in different viscosities, and the correct one for the car must be used. You might as well change the o-ring, vacuum the system for a...

1) No dealer gives anything. The buyer pays for it one way or another. 2) Despite "warranty" in the company name not one of their products uses the word warranty, because these are not warranties. They are vehicle service contracts or vehicle protection plans, legally not warranties. Warranty...

Does the cable run smoothly through its casing, or is the casing rusty inside and packed with road grit? It may be time for a new cable assembly. Did you replace all the hardware? If not, did you clean, inspect, & lube the moving parts? Is the return spring in good condition...

The two parts of that statement have no connection. If the coolant hasn't contaminated the oil and damaged the engine, then there is NO need, NO point in replacing the short block (the part of the engine under the cylinder head). A new short block will not protect the new head better than the...

Is the check engine light illuminated? Has an OBD2 scanner been plugged in to check for trouble codes?

There are enzyme odor eliminating cleaning products available. Look in a pet supply shop for one for fecal matter.