Recent content by spirosp5

he says we can just rebuild the bottom end... but between rust problems and very abnormal wear I am considering selling and buying a Honda or Toyota product better known for reliability... not sure yet, depends on costs...

car went to the garage today...

The results are in and the noise is coming from the bottom from the engine and is a result of the crank... requires the motor to be pulled for repair or simply replace with another motor... damn Mazda!

I just had it done to no avail (it was due anyway)... I have tried different grades and supreme seems to do the car better but do I really need to fuel a 2.0l Mazda with supreme?

The VICS screws recall has been performed... what would steam look like as this smoke is thick and smoke like (more like smoke than steam)... I agree about the EGR... and guess what, didn't fix it and my CEL went out! Going into the garage tomorrow... will update the post with the results! Thanks...

I change my oil every 3,000miles and check it regularly...obviously now that she smokes, I am burning some but still doesn't need a top off... the sound doesn't change in intensity, it really does sound like the valves are chattery.... you can only hear it when driving next to a wall with the...

I will get the code, going to but the code reader... Chattery sound is only present when I push the car, if not, it is normal (seems to come back more with the a/c - I assume more power is required and that explains it...) The smoke is white with a hint of blue, I think... but definitely white...

Here goes in a nutshell... I always noticed a metal chattery sound coming from the engine but have never had performance issues or otherwise (have had the car for a year now)... recently, I noticed that the noise got much worst and the car has started puffing a blueish-white cloud on startup...

mine said no prob to bubbling rust and my appointment is already taken.

that seems like a fair price considering the accessories and the mileage... plus it seems well cared for

I need to ask my dealer why they're agreeing to cover and how they will go about it because mine is only bubbled and they confirmed it will be covered by the rust warranty from Mazda. Quite confusing...

Although as a rule I wouldn't buy a salvage title, I think it would be worth asking about the pictures of the accidented, pre-repair, car (these are in the insurance file and the seller you are dealing with likely has it if he bought it from the insurance). You may deem that it was not such a...

Hi, I had a 2002 Audi A4... they use galvanized steel for the Audi so design has nothing to do with it, it won't rust... there is quite a price difference between a Mazda Proteg and an Audi A4 and let me tell you that as much as I loved the car it wasn't as reliable as my P5. My P5 ain't no...

i would say so, I'll post as soon as my car goes in and I will ask the dealer how it works exactly and let you all know !

the dealer here in Montreal has agreed to redo the rear fenders even tho there is no hole in them as it is a common problem.... fight it if they say no