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    Losing coolant

    Hi gang! I have been pouring a significant amount of coolant into my 1995 mazda protege 1.5 DX. It has 158k miles on it. About 4-5 days ago I filled the reservoir to about 3/4 full (engine cold), and it is already down to 1/4 full. I have done this 2 other times. I don't see puddles under...
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    Timing belt noise?

    HI Everyone! I just had the timing belt changed on my 1995 protege 1.5 dx. Ever since then, I hear a higher pitch whine when accelerating, especially in 1st gear. Do I need to be worried about it having been installed correctly? Thanks in advance!
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    Adding a tachometer

    Hello! I am a new owner of a 1995 Mazda protege DX 1.5 with 158k. Been getting a lot of great answers. Thanks to all! My car is a manual trans, but it doesn't have a tachometer. Driving without one is a little awkward, since I have to go completely by the sound of the engine. When I go to...
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    Cloudy windows

    Hello all! I just bought a 1995 protege DX. I have noticed that the windows seem "cloudy" or opaque, as if they were slightly dirty. But I have cleaned it pretty well with windex, inside and out, and it only helps a little. If it fogs up during the cold weather, than its really a problem...
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    Cabin Air Filter?

    Hi everyone! I have a 1995 Mazda Protege 1.5 DX. I wanted to change the CABIN air filter for cleaner air conditioning/ventilation, but I am not sure if it has one. I went to autozone.com. I also have the Haynes repair manual. No mention of it on either. Does anyone know whether it...
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    Timing belt change

    Hello! My 1995 Mazda Protege 1.5 needs a timing belt change. I saw a mechanic and am trying to save money by ordering the parts myself on Advance Auto or Autozone. But the list of parts is a little confusing when I go online. I need: a water pump, a spark plug tube seal, crankshaft seal...
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    Should I change manual transmission fluid?

    Hi Everyone! I am new to the forum. Just bought a 1995 Protege DX as a second car a few days ago, 155k miles. I am in the processing of giving it some love and bringing it up to speed. Other than needing new brakes pads and shoes, it seems to be pretty good! I wanted to change the manual...
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