Mazda B-Series (B2200/B2500)

**duskylim** · May 16th, 2009 10:48 PM

Dear cbgavin:

To be frank wala pa akong nakitang nag-adapt ng Toyota transmission for the WL-series of engines, but I do not doubt that it is possible to have them swapped in.

I recommended the Toyota transmissions because of my experience with our own 1995-1996 HiLux. Its really old, but reliable and unlike the Mazda is easy to shift.

Sorry for the mix-up.

Regards,

Dusky Lim

**jjmd3_787** · May 17th, 2009 09:15 PM

Mga bosing, baka pwedeng magpa-advise? Balak naming bumili ng 2nd hand B2200/B2500 (depende sa budget) for our farming business. Ano ang masasabi niyo in terms of performance, durability, and maintenance cost? Thanks a lot!

**duskylim** · May 18th, 2009 11:29 AM

Dear jjmd3_787:

I have a 1998 Mazda B2500 that I got from Francisco Motors as a prototype vechicle (assembled in Japan not locally).

In terms of performance, comparing it to similar naturally-aspirated (non-turbo) diesel pickups of its time, masasabi ko na kapag well-maintained siya its definitely in the upper half in terms of power and performance, especially if you know a few tuning tricks with the motor.

I consistently get 11-12 km/liter in the city, driving it from Fairview to Binondo twice a week, the rest around QC. Kahit puro hataw ako sa traffic it doesn't go below 10 km/liter. Fuel economy is even better on the highway, I average 13-14 km/liter if I keep it around 100 kph going to Baguio or Dagupan.

Sa durability well, I used it for 2 years to haul cement, soil, lumber and rebar steel etc. when our house was being renovated, at wala naman akong complaints, its bed could be filled to the brim with soil or cement bags at dapang-dapa na ang leaf-springs (muelle) and still it hauled everything around without problems or repairs.

Sa maintenance cost, well I've had several cars as well as pickups over the years and I can tell you that it shares most chassis and suspension components with the B2200 which makes the parts relatively inexpensive (cheap!). You just have to take care of the engine and be religious in replacing your oil, and all your filters and fluids (clutch, brake, gear and differential) and you'll be fine.

Since you're buying second-hand a lot will depend upon the care given by the previous owner. There's the rub. If your not that familiar with cars bring along a good mechanic when you check it out.

I have driven, but never owned a B2200, and from my experience when it comes to the driving they are very similar to the B2500 but mas mahina talaga ang makina.

I don't have any experience with the B2200 motor so I can't give any advice there.

By the way we also have a 1996 Toyota HiLux 2.4 diesel. Comparing it to the Mazda, I can say that its much more of a practical work truck. Its smaller outside, but roomier inside!

Mas matigas ang suspension nya but its more controllable, comfortable and stable especially if you load it up with 2-3 sacks of rice! Hindi sya kasing tulin pero malakas din sya humatak.

Wala akong masabing masama sa kanya except for an alternator tension belt that's almost impossible to adjust, and the fact na iba ang parts nya kaysa locally-assembled na HiLux (also imported by the dealer, as a prototype - 1st batch pati battery nya Japan).

Compared to the HiLux the B2500 is much more car-like, mas malambot ang suspension nya and there's a lot more padding. But the Toyota is definitely the more 'classic' pickup.

Good Luck with the hunt!

Best Regards,

Dusky Lim

**jjmd3_787** · May 18th, 2009 02:06 PM

Thanks a lot sir duskylim for the infos. Point well taken!

**ar_moj** · June 20th, 2009 02:50 PM

hello ulet bros..:D

nalaman ko lang na 6.5km/l average consumption ng b22 ko..pde paadvice ano mga pwdeng gawin and totoo ba na factor din dun ung air cleaner ko..madumi na daw and sira na..

thanks..:D

more power..

**Cinematographer** · July 5th, 2009 06:11 PM

Good day peeps,

Logged-in after several years. Just found out about this informative thread and am just stoked to fined out so may B-series tsikoteers. Im having a B2500 restored this year and this thread sure is a gem. I hope the thread won't die. :-) btw, where can i get k&n air filters for the truck? and replacement "asthetic" rear lamps as well? does dyna ace carry them also?

Cheers!