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Hey guys, haven't gotten around to an introductory post yet, 2nd shift doesn't allow enough time to detail the car and take the pics with my wife's camera (much better than my potato phone) the way I want. So that will come soon! Anyways, yesterday my wife cranked up the car to head out and I...

Got an E-Mail from a very trusted friend, who has owned exotics. He's been an engineer and machine designer since 1978. PS he still owns his first car. 1972 superbeatle, that he bought when he was 17!! It still runs great, so he's not into disinformation. I can imagine some of the Amsoil...

I bought my 2007 Mazda 3 2.0L a few months back from a reputable dealership. A month after I got it I had to replace my thermostat, no big deal. I have an extended warranty on the car. Another month goes by and I need an oil change as I drive the car about a hundred miles a day on the...

Hey all, got a new CX-5 Touring a few days ago with 11 miles on it. Love the car, only one problem: it smells like what I believe to be burning oil. I've smelled it since about 20 miles and it's most noticeable after any kind of moderate acceleration (such as getting on the interstate).. A few...

What's up guys: So I installed a Prosport Performance 52mm Electric Oil Pressure Gauge (Amber/White) (216BFWAOP270PSI) in my MSP a little over 6 months back. The gauge ran fine for a month or two then started giving me weird readings. First, it would show oil pressure at 20-40 psi, (sometimes...

Stupid but maybe reasonable question, I saw on some random thread on the internet that when doing your oil change it said something about the air filter having air in it so you have to put oil in the filter or something. It said on initial start the engine will push air out possibly causing...

Guys, my p5 is getting very oil hungry recently. I think my rings and/or seals are going, not sure im not really a mechanic. I just took it on a 250 mile trip and it drank through about a quart of oil. Its to the point now that every full tank of gas I use goes a quart of oil. Any advice you...

How much torque for oil drain plug, oil filter & auto trans drain for 2013 Mazda5? I'm getting ready to do the first oil change on my new 2013 Mazda5 Sport with automatic transmission. Anybody have the torque specification for the oil drain plug? How tight do we turn the spin on oil filter...

My 2002 P5 is sick. - Loses about 1/2 Quart of oil every day, or every 40 miles. (lots of oil going somewhere) - Power wanes above 3500 rpm, you can feel very small waves of power/lack-of-power as it climbs through 4-5-6k rpm. - Fuel Economy is fine, about 28-30 mpg - Whisper of black smoke in...

So this is sad but it was my first own oil change on the p5 yesterday. I've done a lot of other work on her before but not an oil change just didnt seem worth it when before. But I got a torque wrench and everything. I was just going to let the people out there with not a lot of tools, like...

Hey ya'll I had two questions about oil from you more experienced guys. I actually have never done my own oil change but have installed my cai, header and exhaust, etc. and was looking on the forums about info. I just had a bad experience on stripping my dirt bikes drain bolt and I never did...

I got a 2005 Mazda 3s hatchy with 127,000 on it had the oil changed at the begginning of the month, and I have to keep putting oil in it. Like 2 times a week....i don't notice any leaks or anything can anybody help. Should I get some mystery oil or oil treatment. Idk wha to do

SO my car has been eating oil pretty quickly, even when im using thicker oil like 10-30 or 10-40. So im at 3,000 miles passed my last oil change and was thinking of things to do to make the car not be this oil hungry. So ive decided to switch out my oil pressure switch with some new thread...

After leaving the dealership with a quote of 750, I am determined to fix this my self. I went to O'reileys and bought an oil cooler kit for $199. Now I have not been able to find anything that shows me exactly where the oil cooler is but i have come to the conclusion that is right above the...

Just wondering if it would be reusable for my build. It is only broken in that one spot and it really doesnt look like it would hurt anything to reuse it but if anyone thinks i should not use it let me know why. I have a good non-msp windage tray from my new motor that i can use but i dont know...

I've seen a Mazda 3 diesel '04 reg for sale, it's currently for sale on eBay for 466 bids going up, tell me whether you would buy it as an investment. Here is the description; CAR DETAILS We have for sale a 2004 04 Reg Mazda 3 TS Diesel Sold with 1 remote key, V5 Registration document Mot...

Did my first oil change and made a video. Hope this helps! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYKTCzyIm3M

About two weeks after I bought mine, I checked the oil level and it was a half quart low. I topped it off thinking the dealer just missed it. It's been another 5 months and 5000 miles and so far I've put in another half quart. There are no drips on my garage floor so I'm pretty sure it's not...

Looking to buy a Protege5 oil pan, either tapped or not tapped. Im putting the MSP turbo set up on and I would rather not have to swap out the MBSP just for an oil return. PM or reply with offers. Thanks!

So I bought a 2003 and a half speed protege off a friend of mine at the beginning of May this year, the car runs great and has been well maintained but I've been seeing a significant amount of oil burn on cold starts here recently. The turbo has been replaced within the past year so I'm not too...