Recent content by Timothyap5vm

We sold our 97 Mazda Protege. Was able to get 2500 on a trade in for a 2001 Sunfire GTX and a 91 Buick LeSabre. I really did not want it to go, but it was unsafe in wintry weather. Where I live, we get alot of snowfall, and it handled badly. I actually ditched it once, due to the oversteer...

Sorry if i didn't make it clear enough... The tailpipe tip is a sooty black.. It looks excessive.. How much will it cost (CDN) to have the codes checked by a dealer?

The Check engine light came on today.. How do I check it without using a scanner, or can i? I may use a scanner if i can get access to one, but where do i plug it in? I suspect the oxygen sensor is bad, because it gets slightly low mileage and the inside of the tailpipe is black.. I havent...

Actually there isn't a Catalytic converter on it. There is only one sensor as far as I know.. We have no strict emission standards other than the car requiring a muffler and thats it.. If you want it quieter, I think adding a resonator will do the trick.. I prefer quietness, but the muffler...

Actually there isn't a Catalytic converter on it. There is only one sensor as far as I know.. We have no strict emission standards other than the car requiring a muffler and thats it.. If you want it quieter, I think adding a resonator will do the trick.. I prefer quietness, but the muffler...

I got a price quote sating the sensor will cost 100 dollars CDN... Jeez, that was the cheapest, I could get. The parts for anything on this car are expensive!! Oh well, it is a great car anyways..

Well, the tailpipe tip is covered in black so My dad and I are assuming that the car isn't getting optimun fuel economy or burning clean either.. My dad said he also noticed a little puff of black smoke comming out. I am guessing the oxygen sensor isn't giving a correct reading and is making...

LOL, Yes, it is in Kilometers.. Hey, nice car! Rims are nice, I wish I had em instead of plastic wheel covers.. At least they are the factory originals..

Well, this is my first post to what seems to be a great site!! Well, I'll bet you all are itching to hear about my ride. It is my Dad's car, but I drive it mostly.. It is red, has power everything, does not have A/C (bummer), has a 1.8 Liter engine that pumps out 122 Horsepower coupled with...