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    Fair price for a radiator replacement? (Mazda Protege5)

    Good tip. Jackson's said radiator, fluid & labor, but I'm not sure about anything more & I don't know what all the other quote included, so many DETAILS! ugh ;) What other things might need replaced? Hoses, temp gauge, pump? They hit me blindside with the whole radiator replacement. I'd taken...
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    Fair price for a radiator replacement? (Mazda Protege5)

    Sky high indeed. I just received a quote from another garage (Jackson's Automotive) for $240. It doesn't look like a complicated process, though nothing I'm going to venture into myself as I don't even have a level driveway to work in, let alone a garage!
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    Fair price for a radiator replacement? (Mazda Protege5)

    I was told that the radiator in my 4 speed Proteg5 is 'split' and needs to be replaced. The garage I took it to said it would cost me @ $475 for them to do it. That seems high to me, so does anyone know what I should expect to be charged at a garage? This price came from Jack Williams which is...
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    Downsizing from 16" to 15" wheels for 2002 Mazda Protege5

    I like my Protege5...but I hate the wheels. The tires selection is relatively limited (& expensive) and I can't seem to keep the wheels away from the curbs. Current tire size is 195/50/16 - Kumho Ecsta. I'm thinking if I switch from 16" to 15" I'll save in the long run on tires and the...
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