transmission

Yesterday on my way to work, My car started acting up. giving loud noises from the engine. Limped it in to the work parking lot. I left the car running and took off the oil cap and got sprayed in the face with oil. Motor needs heavy work I am assuming since its loading up so heavy. Instead...

so my transmission went on my 2003 mazdaspeed protege and was just wondering if it can be replaced with a regular protege one. I am aware that the regular protege is an open diff and not an lsd diff but would it still work? Would be nice if it did, very difficult too find a cheap used mazdaspeed...

Hey, So as the title says, my standard transmission P5 is stuck in 4th gear. As i shifted from 3rd to 4th, I think I mis-shifted (heard that horrible gear grinding noise) and ever since I'm stuck in 4th. I'm able to move the shifter around different positions without even needing to use the...

Background: 2012 Mazda5 Sport with 6-speed manual, dealer serviced only, currently about 26k miles on the odometer. Issue: when the clutch is depressed and released during a normal shift, there is a brief low noise as the clutch is released. It's almost like a "honk" or groan. Primarily in the...

Hey everybody I'm new to posting to the forum but have been using it to troubleshoot a bunch on my P5 - thanks for all your help! This one's a call to arms, i'm completely stumped and haven't been able to find much information about my symptoms anywhere. Some back info (and please let me know...

I bought my 2014 Mazda 6 GX MT with a 2.5L gasoline engine, in December 2013. I have been having an array of strange issues with my transmission and I want to see if anyone else has had problems, please list any problems or solutions bellow. First problem I had with my transmission was that it...

Hey everyone, I'm going to check out some p5's on tuesday and wonder if I should go with a manual, auto, or tiptronic transmission if I happen to find an 03? I'm somewhat comfortable on a stickshift around the neighborhood or open road but I've never driven in traffic, highways or unusual...

After 36000 miles I decided to drain and fill my ATF. According to the manual, 3.5-5 qt will drain out. I drained a little over 3.5 qt. Oil - Up to 5qt of Mazda ATF FZ (It's blue then it comes out). I believe I paid about 14.50 at the dealer Preferably a lift. I rented a 4 arm lift for a total...

I want to do an engine swap and I know there are threads, but I need answers to my specific questions. I want to Change from automatic to a manual transmission. I also need an engine for my baby. She has 255000+ miles on her and I think it's time to do an engine swap. What engine and trans...

Having difficult to understand the driving dynamics of this car after owning for 7-8 months. City driving looks very sturdy... when start driving from 0 to 20-30mph. Auto gear changing RPM for the 1st to 2nd RPM need to hit 2000 limit. and same 2000RPM limit for 2nd to 3rd. It is very...

I've already got a lot of great information from this forum and am hoping to get a lot more!

Hello All, this is my first post and I thank everyone in advance for their contributions. My daughter just picked up a Mazda2 and of course this Dad is responsible for maintaining the car. The car seems to be in great shape and just had its oil and air filter changed but I don't think the...

Hey all! I'm having some issues with my car: I was just driving home in my Mazda today when suddenly the Check Engine Light, AT Light, and Traction Control Light all came on at once. Additionally, it seems as if the engine was lacking power/not shifting gears at all (it required a constant...

Ordered a remanufactured 5 speed transmission from Man Trans Llc in Talahassee Florida. In the meantime i took mine out, When the freight truck arrived, the transmission i got had slight varriation to my own. But it has the same spline count and bolt pattern. So will it work? i need a hand...

I had the clutch replaced this last spring/summer at a private repair shop that I've used a number of times. A couple days ago, my wife couldn't get the car started and thought the battery was dead. It wasn't. The clutch switch was not being actuated when the clutch pedal was pressed to the...

Having synchro issues in my manual trans. I've been told it would be cheaper to buy a new tranny than to fix mine. Any thoughts? Also wondering if the 03 p5 tranny and engine will fit in the 02 so I'll have more options. Any feedback is much appreciated as I'm new to the Mazda world

I have a 2.0 p5 and I was wondering if the tranny out of a 2005 mazda3 will work with the motor.it is already a 5 speed but it has no 3rd gear

Hi all, I was about 30 minutes into my morning commute and everything was normal. Then, I stopped at a traffic light. When I tried to accelerate, my CX5 jerked twice and when I continued to accelerate, the gears wouldn't change. It appears that my gears stopped shifting automatically. I...

Hi everybody, I'm new here and I could really use some advice. I've got a 2000 1.8L protege and my f25m-r is at deaths door. Fine by me. I've been wanting to change over to a g-series anyways. A few months ago I grabbed a g-series tranny from a 1997 escort spi because of the 3.85 final drive...

I cant find info anywhere. Im doing a full build on my MSP, bore .020, forged crank, forged eagle rods, forged wiseco pistons, stage3 clutch, ARP head studs and bolts, AEM management(replacing SplitSecond), 440cc injectors, possibly 255lph fuel pump. Gonna be looking at about 400hp/380ftlbs...