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    Sold the 97 Protege we had..

    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...
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    Check engine light on, suspect bad oxygen sensor..

    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...
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    Oxygen sensor??

    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...
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    Hey! Newbie here with a 97 Protege LX

    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...
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