fuel system

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    No Start condition

    Log: March 19/2015 Guys I need some help.. I stored my protege over the winter but I made the mistake of not filling up the tank till dec 2014. In Dec I topped it off with winter gas and added fuel stabilizer to the tank. I'm trying to start the car now and its not starting.. I've redone my...
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    MP5 Fuel Upgrade Advice

    Anyone running an upgraded fuel system if so what did you go with?
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    Fuel injectors

    Hey all. I went through all the threads and didnt find this, but redirect me if I'm wrong. Could anyone provide a relatively detailed how-to for replacing fuel injectors? Or one similar enough to mazda2 that I could follow it? I've potentially got one or more which are bunged up by possible...
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    Fuel Pump Replacement? - 2007 CX-9 Sport

    So - I've had this issue for a little while. I used to get a CEL and had it pulled at Auto Zone - lean condition came back. All signs (google searches) point to low voltage on the fuel pump, which is restricting fuel flow at times, and every once in a while, the engine will cut out. It will...
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    CX9 maximum distance changed in one full fuel tank

    all, after i fill the fuel tank fully, the maximum distance apears less than before. i live in middle east where they use kilometer not mile on the info display. when i fill the tank it was showing 800 km but now it shows only 560KM when i use the trip counter.i can drive 550 max in a full tank...
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    Won't Turn Over

    Me and my buddy have been trying to fix my protege for quite some time now but it wont turn over. When we turn the key on the fuel pump doesnt make a noise and when you crank the key we get no spark from the plugs but once I stop turning the key we get a spark. We think it may be an ECU problem...
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    2003 mazda speed protege fuel cut ! Help !

    What's up everyone i just recently bought a protege speed and Love the car but its been hesitating on boost and has a hard fuel cut off at about 6,000 rpms in 2nd and 3rd gear .. Throwing codes for lean mixture and maf sensor .. Replaced maf sensor and saw no difference l.. Please someone help...
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    Fuel cut off*********

    My 2003 mazda protege keeps popping the 30 amp fuse for the fuel injection pump (FIP) it was doing it maybe once a week. now its everytime I turn the key. Can anyone help me?
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    Vacuum/boost Issue. Fuel cut off.

    Alright so I've owned my MSP for a while now and I've slowly been trying to sort out issues with it. I just replaced all the vacuum lines with nice silicone lines andreplaced any of the factory plastic t's with larger brass t's. I have an hks bov and it just doesn't seem to open. The way I have...
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    2001 DX Reluctant to Start

    Hello all, I have a 2001 Protege DX with 214k miles. For a while now, it's been cranking slow in the mornings. Last week, I got stranded when I came out of a shop and the darn think wouldn't crank at all. Lights came on, radio worked, etc., but when I turned the key, nothing happened under the...
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    Fuel pump repacement. california or not

    Hey all so my Fuel pump is dead. trust me I have done a lot of trouble shooting and it is the pump. I have a 2005 Mazda 6 2.3L. when I call for a new one they ask if I need the "California" one or not. on my hood is a sticker that says "this vehicle conforms to California regulations...
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    1990 626 GT Engine trouble! Fuel Pump?

    Hey all - I've got my grandma's 1990 626 GT (I'm the second owner, cool grandma to have a black turbo-charged hatchback!) - It got me from Virginia to California and around for a while, and is having trouble starting now. It's only got 164k miles on it, and I love the car, sentimentally and on...
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    My First Mazda :D

    Hey guys/gals, I just purchased my first Mazda a couple days ago and fell in love with it. I got a 3yr or 50k mile warranty on it, so I couldn't pass it up. I love the car. It is extremely fun to drive and it has quite a bit of pep for a stock 4 cylinder, however I have noticed a couple of the...
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    How to: Replace Protege5 Fuel Tank

    The Protege5 was smelling like gas so I thought my fuel pump housing was leaking again but it turned out that the bottom of the tank was "sweating" gas through some pinholes near the drivers side control arm. It was a tiny leak but it was dripping onto the shield and creating a lot of surface...
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    Average highway speed for high MPG drivers?

    I've been through 10 tanks now with my 2014 AWD Touring and I'm getting satisfying numbers: https://www.fuelly.com/driver/maxwax/cx5 However, I want better. I think the three strikes against me are: * Driving at 5000 feet altitude in Colorado. I think I'm losing engine efficiency compared to...
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    Brand of gas and fuel mileage

    Has anyone found a difference in their gas mileage caused by the brand of gas they are using? I am not real happy with my gas mileage right now -- averaging about 24 with 40% highway, 60% city and the dealer tells me that the two causes are the winter blend gasoline and also warned only to use...
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    cobb stage 1 tune with a sure intake hpfp datalog

    here is a datalog from my car for a cobb stage1 tune sure aeros intake is the only mod and the tune map is a sure stage 1 fro cobbs website... do these number look safe they were taken from wot and on a run from 60 mph to 100 mph.. just not to fimilliar with what is safe in this car as i have...
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    my automatic mazda 3 hatch is STALLING, PLEASE HELP!!!

    So about a month ago I left my car garaged in AZ because I came out to ohio for my internship. So I had my friend go over and take it for a drive today because I know its bad to leave cars sitting for a long period of time, and i wont be back for another 2 months. While he was driving the car he...
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    Autotech Fuel Pump Internals

    I am selling my Autotech Fuel Pump internals because my CDFP is doing ok, and I want to hang out at stage 1 for awhile. I bought them less than a month ago from Edge Autosport and never opened them. The only thing I did is open the box and read the directions about 20 times. There is a small...
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    Fuel System - Air Filter

    Hi All! Im a newbie to the forum and a proud owner of a Mazda2. Im here seeking help/clarification on the maintenance schedule for my car. It may be a silly question, but please bear with me. Ive been following Schedule 2 according to the owner's manual (service every 5K mi) and im at the 35K...
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