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Thanks 2.0_Mazda, I was hoping to hear something like this. Makes me feel much more confident with my prospective purchase.

Optima Redtop. Has never let me down.

Hey all, current Protege5 owner here debating on picking up a new 3 sometime soon. (sidebar: does anyone know if the 2.5L will be available w/ the 6MT anytime soon?) Ok, back to my main issue......I really like the new design and the i Grand Touring has every possible option I could want and...

Anyone know of a good way to somehow add a USB and AUX input to my P5 factory stereo? My CD player is about shot and I really want a way to just plug my phone into the stereo and play music off of it while it charges at the same time. Thanks.

So I had a chance to finally take a hard look at what's going on. The alternator/water pump belt was clearly broken. Took it out and spun the water pump pulley, which spun freely. The alternator won't spin though, so I guess I'm looking at a new alt and accessory belt for them. Anything else I...

So I start my P5 the other day and instantly there is a horrendous squealing noise coming from under the hood, accompanied seconds later by some smoke. I pull it out of the garage and pop the hood. Squealing subsides and smoke dissipates. I get back in and it seems to be idling...

Thanks guys, I appreciate it. Looks like that sucker is coming off.

OK, so I was attempting to remove the heat shield underneath my car in order to get access to my shifter to replace the bushings at the base of it. I got two of the heat shield screws out, but the front two were looking pretty rusted. I sprayed them down w/ PB Blaster and let them sit a bit...

Well, I took the battery over to the auto store and had it tested. The machine recommended that it be replaced, so I bought a new one and threw it in. Fired right up. Is it possible that the starter motor went out and shorted the battery at the same time? Anyhow, thanks to everyone for their...

Fuses are good. I can hear the fuel pump priming (at least I think that's what that whirring sound is). Engine doesn't try and crank, just gives that woodpecker-like series of clicks.

I thought about that too. It's weird, the radio, lights, and all electronics work....though, when I turn on combinations of devices they act all weird and some dim. That's why I ruled out fuel pump. I'll take a look at the battery wires and wires that connect to the solenoid as well, just to...

Yes, solenoid came attached to the new starter motor.

Ok, got a strange one here and I'm running out of ideas. Drove my car yesterday, no issues. Parked it in the garage yesterday afternoon. Got back in it about three hrs later, turned the key and nothing but a series of clicks. Tested the battery last night, looked good at about 12.71 volts...

Hahaha, yep mp3-79bronco, I believe it was the radiator cap. Just to be safe, I drained the remaining coolant, changed the t-stat, filled w/ new coolant and put a new radiator cap on. Started her up and let her idle for about 20 min. All seems to be good now. Thanks for the answers everyone.

Ok, so after a few weeks of normal operation, the strange coolant/heater issue has started up again, and this time while I'm traveling out of town (great). So I drive the car about 4-5 hours yesterday and all seems normal, temp gauge staying in normal range and not moving, all else seems...

Another question....I've always been told that changing your head gasket is not a job for your average do-it-yourselfer (me) and that you really should leave it to a licensed mechanic. However, after watching a bunch of how-to videos online, it doesn't really seem all that difficult, basically...

Hmmm, that doesn't sound good. Will look into it. Thanks for the info guys. Ever since I've added the extra coolant, all seems to be ok.....haven't noticed anymore gurgling in the overflow tank and I've been popping the hood every time I get out of my car. Hope nothing serious is wrong.

Funny you mention that Scott, I was just reading some posts about that cable. I will definitely consider if the heat get worse. I am more concerned about the coolant going nuts and spewing out all over the place. After I got it refilled and it seemed to stop draining from the reservoir, I took...

Ok, so today as I'm pulling into the parking lot at work, I notice that my heater appears to not be blowing hot air, but rather just air. It only does this on the bi-level or defroster setting, normal dash vent setting still works just fine. I think this is strange, but say oh well and go into...

Yeah, the slider bolt is out and laying on the ground. When I try to flip open the caliper, it seems to be hitting something, but I can't see what it could be hitting. The other side (passenger side) opens just fine, but this dang drivers side is driving me crazy. Also, anyone know where I...