Recent content by colt933

Same here. The EBAY part would have put the motor 2" too high and nearly 3" too far back (2003 2.0L P5 manual transmission.) DEA part number A6481 is REALLY close (purchased from Rock Auto), but DEA claims it's for the automatic transmission car. It will push the motor about 3/8" toward the...

My point was that you have both posted about the same number of times to this forum, but your opinions were opposites. So this means that there really is no consensus on the matter of O2 sensors. I did ask for opinions and I got some. Thanks to both of you. I have typically put only OEM...

You both have about 5k posts, but your stories are conflicting. Opinions are like...

I am experienced home mechanic. The 2003 P5 is throwing a code for the heater circuit on the upstream sensor. No biggie. But then I start researching prices and WOW! The Denso OEM version is like $180. I have always purchased OEM style O2 sensors for my cars in the past. But this one is...

Newby here - first post. I'm a member at Miata.net but the wife has a 2003 P5 so I just joined here today. I've gotten up to 34mpg on the highway. I think it averages about 30 around town. 2.0l with 5-speed manual transmission. We bought it new in November 2002. I've only used synthetic...