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    Pinging on mazda protege5

    Clean the MAF
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    Tire Size Options

    I've run 205/55/16's for about 200K with MP3 springs. There was a little bit of rubbing on the back until the plastic wore off, and that was only rubbing due to a really heavy load.
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    VEIP w/out OBD - Possible?

    I don't know of any way around it unless the car is 20 years old-other than having a friend at VEIP.
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    What have you done to your P5 today?

    Wifey had a new windshield installed. I'll be reinstalling the interior this weekend. I hopefully will be getting my "new" P5 this weekend too....
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    selling my p5. advice on new car purchase.

    Camaro is a POS. A friend has one, bought brand new and was in the shop more than it was on the road. Rattles, trans issues, rear axle/differential issues. Ran like a ***** ape, but typical chevy build quality.
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    Spam Isssue

    Got this email from jennyjones1983@att.net Great defaults on the new forum software there guys. Leaving everyones contact info wide open.
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    Protege5 Oil Consumption

    On my buddies 02 P5 it was the PCV valve making it smoke.... On mine the oil comsumption was the rear main seal. It NEVER was wet on the outside ofthe bellhousing. I found it when I cracked the trans case and had to pull the trans. Maybe a 1qt every 7-10k before the seal replacement.. Ever...
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    Quick 02 question

    I've ordered quite a bit from them. No problems yet. In fact they are the ONLY place that had the correct part for my one car. I would avoid the universal sensors though. The direct replacement is only a buck more DENSO Part # 2344752
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    Is there any other car's rims that are compaitble with the P5?

    I just run 205/55/16's on the stock wheels. No more low profile tires.
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    100K MP5 Club

    over 250K on mine now. Well, it's not mine. It's the wifes now. Still has the original clutch. Tokico Illuminas have 220K, and still work great. Sunroof gasket leaks. Car uses maybe 1/2 a quart of oil between 10,000 mile oil changes!
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    100K MP5 Club

    Amateurs. 236K miles, will be 7 years old in july.
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    spotted a sunlight silver msp

    I think I saw it today on 30 in the same area...
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    Mods to improve gas milage?

    Hotter the intake charge temp, the leaner it's gonna run. A hot air intake works wonders for me in the winter. I take it off for the warmer months though. 5w-30 oil or lighter, less power loss from pumping oil. Someone makes replacement 5th gear that has better OD. 315 mile? 280? Good...
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    How is your gas milage

    Never run out of gas, but come close. I've done 480 or more miles on a tank.
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    How is your gas milage

    I've put 15 gallons in mine before! I get 31-33 mpg depending on weather. I drive 90% highway.
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    P5 Parts ?

    I need the drivers side hatch lift cylinder with the ball the bolts into the hatch. Also could use some parts of the fuel filler neck. (check valve and hose) Possibly even the whole gas tank.
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    200,000 mile club? I'm now eligible.

    Man, haven't put much milage on it in the last 11 months. Only at 233,500 now. Had to replace the passenger side wheel bearing, the ball that holds the lift cylinder on the hatch broke a few weeks ago. Still running strong, just really needs a clutch. It's not happy about downshifting...
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    100K MP5 Club

    it's been fine. Just releases too low. Still can grab 2nd. Heck, had the stock timing belt until 209K, replaced that for the hell of it..And my speedo has been 5mph slow at 50mph since 177K so, I've technically got even MORE milage...
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    100K MP5 Club

    225K+. It's getting kinda scary to drive. Car needs to come off the road and get an overhaul. At the minimum a clutch, windshield, roof repair (rust) and all of the suspension bushings.
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    Switch to synthetic?

    I swapped a 145,000 mile beater 5.0 over to synthetic oils. No problem. The p5 has been getting Mobil 1 synthetic since new and 7-10K mile oil changes. Now at 224,000 miles and the thing still runs great, is perfectly clean inside, and I might use a quart in 10K miles.
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