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    Engine longevity?

    You guys are saying that there is a problem with oil starvation, is there a mod to fix this?A longer pickup or baffles in the pan????
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    What's your mileage?

    Hi all We have a P5 that is at about 165000 Km on it and has been a great car. We lived in Dawson Creek BC for 3 years with temp of about -20 and dipping down to -40 at times. I had a block heater installed as well I installed an oil pan heater. I have done my oil changes at 5000km at all...
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    Starter issue

    I would check the battery voltage first, you my have a good battery but it may not be charging. If you have a low battery the solenoid with click but there will not be enough voltage to turn the starter. Then as you said check all the terminals on the battery and starter.
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    Oil Filter Removal on P5

    As far as I know the other guys are right the intake is in the way. It does suck reaching up there with everything hot but oh well. As for torquing down the filter I think the directions on the filter states 3/4 of a turn to 1 1/2 turns, 150ft-lbs wow I don't think I would want to even try to...
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    Winter Tires

    Sorry everyone I messed up on my rim sizes on my first post I run a 195-55 15" rim and I have had no problems with them. As for the abs system my understanding that the computer is set for on diameter on the stock tires, reading a set RPM with in a range to take into account tire wear. Now by...
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    Hello...and fuel mileage wow!

    Hi Our P5 has gotten 30-34 mpg almost from day one, and got better when I put in a KN air filter. I have found the mileage is down a bunch as of late but I have the rear wheel bearings on there way out. I am driving a 5 speed and don't baby it. Are you at sea level or at altitude as I did...
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    Protege 5 year 2003

    Also it is an interference motor so it is a good thing to change, it cost me about $700 at the dealer about 3 years ago. Which is better than replacing a motor because the belt breaks.
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    Winter Tires

    I'm sure that they will fit, but the issue is that the outside diameter is larger and could mess up the computers ABS system. Where the 205/50 15 is almost the same size. What I did was to buy a set of 14" steel rims and go with a 195/65 14" which again works out to about the same size. You can...
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