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    Rough Idle in Drive.

    I have a 99 1.6 Protege with 70,000 miles and Automatic. The engine runs smooth however in gear there is a vibration felt in the drivetrain standing still when the car is in drive. I have read numerous posts with regards to the EGR valve. Would that be the only cause? The car performs fine in...
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    Gas Mileage

    It seems as if the 1.6 gets substantially better mileage than the 2.0 Here is a case where the smaller engine is efficient enough to hall around the same car's weight and get exceptional mileage. Personally, after driving a 99 1.6 and a 02 2.0 I didn't notice a significant difference in pep.
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    Cost For Crankshaft seal,timing belt,& water pump

    Yes. It includes labor and tax and all parts which are timing belt, cam and crankshaft seals, valve cover gasket, timing belt, water pump, and all the belts including p/s, alternator, and A/C. By the way, is there anything else I should know about with regards to a 99 1.6? It has as much zip as...
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    Cost For Crankshaft seal,timing belt,& water pump

    Hi all, After my daughter totalled her 02 Protege while plowing into a community wall, I have been frantically trying to find a replacement for less money than the insurance settlement. That car was amazingly reliable for the 3 years of ownership. After looking at 3 overpriced high mileage...
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    Tires for 2.0LX

    I have purchased the BF Goodrich Traction TAs a year ago and they are quite a good tire for handling and tread life (60,000 mile warranty). However, since I have some kind of alignment issue, the rear tires have to be replaced after only 17,000 miles because the inside of the tires are worn on...
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