Recent content by Proteus

So my question is just what the title says. Previously I had a Mazda 5 2007 which became damaged beyond repair by water from Hurricane Ida. At the time I was looking for a new vehicle anyhow due to its age. I ended up getting a Sonata. I found it to be more comfortable than the Mazda 6. However...

My Mazda5, 2006 touring has driven its last chance power drive. I drove it through a few inches of high water during the storms. The next day cylinder 3 misfired. Confirmed some water had infiltrated the engine. An oil change and some cleanup and I thought it was good to go. Drove about another...

Well that helped. I did give the local dealer my VIN and they sold me the wrong hose. 🙇‍♂️ Sometimes you just have to DIY.

Anyone know the part numbers for the coolant hoses that attach to the throttle body. I only found this one which attaches in front however I need the one in back. Or is it the same? https://www.mazdapartsconnect.com/oem-parts/mazda-engine-coolant-hose-bn8k61214

Apparently it doesn't have one.

That's not it. Wrong vehicle also.

I cannot find the IAC I’ve looked at diagrams, photos etc and nothing like I can see. Is there a photo of it installed or a video somewhere? Trying to fix my idle issues.

How'd this work out? I'm having the same symptoms and wonder if I should try this.

Finally getting around to posting the resolution. After quite a search I got a referral from a mechanic working out of his garage for a locksmith. Kinda of a ghetto locksmith. He took the cover off the steering column and worked his magic. Something about bent pins. He told me not to use the...

Not sure if this is the right forum. I've been having problems with getting the ignition to turn. It varies by temperature or for no reason at all. I had purchased a non-Mazda replacement key from a locksmith a few years ago. I hated the FOB with the switchblade key. It was falling apart and in...

Just to follow up on this. The mechanic took a look and he said one side of the gasket was crushed. So the mazda technician did not apply and press down on the cooler evenly. Not sure what my mechanic used, some sort of sealant, to keep it from leaking. However he recommended replacing the oil...

I just took it back. They kept saying the gasket was bad. What else can they say at this point? I'm going to go to another mechanic who's been recommended to me and see what he says. It seems odd to me that the gasket would be incorrect since so many have already used it successfully.

It's this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/161480166133 I just dropped it off to get looked at. The guy here is fixated on saying the dealer said it needs to come with the oil cooler. Sigh. I asked him if they get a kick back from the dealer when they sell one. It's only $30. The only issue is it...

I had the leak between the oil filter adapter and oil cooler that seems to be so common on my '06. The dealer wanted me to buy the whole oil cooler as they wouldn't sell me only the gasket. I declined and found a replacement on Ebay. Now about a week later and 250mi I noticed it is leaking...

Hello, Recently my 2006 Mazda5, (~120,000 mi) began making some weird engine noises. It came about gradually and then stay pretty much the same. It doesn't really sound different from the regular engine noise, it's just much louder. There is also a faint whirring noise. Sometimes during...