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I've seen a lot of discussion regarding this issue with the Protege 5- the plastic top of the fuel pump body cracks and leaks fuel. I have a "mystery fuel odor" with my car- no visible liquid on tank or lines. My neighborhood mechanic couldn't find it. As a last resort, took it to the Mazda...

I have a 2018 CX-5 GT AWD. Ive had it for over a month and im still averaging (according to the computer) about 280 miles per tank which seems a bit low. According to mazda specs, the 2018 GT AWD has a fuel tank capacity of 15.3 gallons. Also, according to their estimates MPG is 24 city / 30...

Hey guys, I really need your help with diagnosing an issue. I pulled out engine oil dipstick on my 2017 CX-GT to check engine oil level. Engine oil had strong smell of gasoline. It only has 4700 miles on it, the car is new, had a first oil change about a month ago at the dealer. The car runs...

I have updated my CX-5 torque vs mph graph, with numbers for the diesel engine. I assume that gearing stays the same as the gas engine. Diesel is the light gray lines. Note that if you keep the gas engine above 4200 rpm, you will get *faster* acceleration than the diesel, except below 20 mph...

2014 Mazda 6 - 58k miles Been using regular 87 octane since I got the car. Yesterday I was distracted when pumping gas and filled with 91. Seems peppier. Is it just in my head?? Anyone notice a difference in performance when using a higher octane gas? Any downside if I continue using 91?

The last car I that I drove which calculated range was my Dad's 2002 Taurus. It was terrible at estimating, and it ended up making me wary of this feature. However, that was 13 years ago. I'm sure technology has advanced. So let me ask you, how accurate have you found your CX-5's estimated...

Ok this car has several problems. mine has 119,000. I did the "tune up". I took the car to Reynolds Mazda in Norman Oklahoma they told me the cold air intake had cracks in the rubber. It had cracks in it. But if you take a can of eather based carb cleaner and spray it on the outside of the...

I have a 2010 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring with 80,000 miles on it. I bought it 2 years ago with about 50K miles on it. When I first got it, I would get alteast 300 - 320 miles on a full tank. Now I'm barely getting 240...and these are highway miles. What's going on? Any suggestions? What...

Yes, I actually started to drive away with the gas hose still in. The hose pulled out and broke the locking pin that is operated by the cable by the front driver's seat lever. Does anyone have info or part number to replace it? Any help appreciated. landru

So I drive over to my parents house for our normal New Years Day celebration and everything is running fine, but when I come out I start to leave as normal. I put it in reverse and let it coast backwards, then put it in drive and it starts pulling its own weight as usual. But when i press the...

Well i am in the process of getting an actual value for my 1999 1.6 L Protege. I will have numbers soon. I am wondering if anyone can advise on a diagnosis path to make sure i am getting the most out of my fuel. Let me say i had a few codes present and my mechanic friend cleared codes and...

so i'm looking into buying a roof rack for my P5 for my bikes, since they don't fit in the hatch by about an inch :( i was just curious as to whether anyone has noticed a significant change in gas mileage with a bike rack versus without a bike rack? also, does anybody have any suggestions for a...

The owner's manual calls for gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher. The engine (1.5L) has a pretty high static compression ratio of 10:1. I'm wondering if using a higher octane gas would provide a boost in performance/fuel economy, or be better on the engine in general? I know that...

So i found this video, and it talks about a couple known tips, but then about Acetone.. I have NEVER heard of this "secret tip" before. So, is it safe? does anyone know? Im not putting this sh*t in if its a problematic solution.. I know there is A Lot of info on it online BUT, [B]has anyone...

Just purchased a 2004 6s Wagon with ~58,000 miles. Ill start with some background info. When i first bought it, it shuddered when you gave it throttle to the point of shifting, and the check engine light popped. The dealer replaced a coil and the spark plugs and the car hasnt done it since and...

I have a 2007 Miata MX-5. The owner's manual says to use 95 octane fuel. My previous 1999 MX-5 had no such requirement. Does this engine really need the higher grade gas? Has anyone used 87 octane routinely and found a difference? Thanks. Jim

Hello all, I am needing to find a fuel tank for an 02/03 Protege 5. Rust has apparently eaten through part of it. However, apparently they are on backorder until October. I'm a little hesitant to believe that, so if anyone knows of another part source, I'd appreciate it. :-)