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May 1st, 2006 01:36 AM #1Hi! We used to own a '92 2-door Charade and now we have a 1997 Mazda 323 Familia. We love this car, just have a few questions though so we can better understand how this mean machine should be treated. *wink*
Being a newbie with Mazdas, I hope to get helpful tips from you guys.
1. Reading from one thread about Mazdas, I found out that having an erratic idling is quite "normal" or maybe "common" is a more appropriate term. I also took note of the workaround that can be done....
- computer reset
- clean the throttle body
- change your spark plugs to cold ones
- tune up
Any shop we can go to? (QC or Pasig/Santolan area) Yung meron mechanic na mapapagkatiwalaan.
Any idea how much this will cost? Just so we have an idea if we are being overcharged. ;o)
2. I also understand that the average fuel consumption is somewhere between 7 to 9 km/Li... am I correct?
Is it advisable to use a fuel saver?
3. Will "rustproofing" be enough to protect the rear fender? Somebody posted a message saying it is prone to rust kasi.
4. Also planning to change mags, any suggestions? Specifications and where to get it. We kinda like to dress it up sporty....so, ok ba ang 15"?
Maintenance tips and advice will be highly appreciated. Thanks!
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May 1st, 2006 01:45 AM #2
first off, welcome po to tsikot.com! :D
and promote ko na rin yung protegetech since they are a club for protege/mazda enthusiasts, you can learn more din dun.
i'll answer what i can.
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May 1st, 2006 01:48 AM #3
Regarding the rust problem, just cross that bridge when you get to it. The rust, as far as I know, starts on the inside of the fender, and a regular spray-on undercoat might not reach it effectively. EDIT: After seeing ngundam's post... yah, bring it to a good shop like Ziebart's to be sure.
Fuel consumption varies. Depends on the type of Mazda. Mazdaspeeds get better mileage than run-of-the-mill 323s due to different computer tuning.
Fuel savers are definitely not okay for the Mazda. Don't waste your money.
For info on shops and servicing, you can check out www.protegetech.org , the local Mazda 323 club... the board is very active, and the guys are always very helpful.... and makulit.
Lots of mags fit the 323... it all depends on your taste. It's a very handsome car to dress up, and almost any style of mag complements its looks.Last edited by niky; May 1st, 2006 at 01:54 AM.
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May 4th, 2006 01:00 AM #4Is it a manual transm? Change your clutch slave kit every 3-4 years or before it gives you problems.
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May 4th, 2006 09:35 AM #5Originally Posted by Babygurl
Any idea how much this will cost? Just so we have an idea if we are being overcharged. ;o)
2. I also understand that the average fuel consumption is somewhere between 7 to 9 km/Li... am I correct?
Is it advisable to use a fuel saver?
3. Will "rustproofing" be enough to protect the rear fender? Somebody posted a message saying it is prone to rust kasi.
4. Also planning to change mags, any suggestions? Specifications and where to get it. We kinda like to dress it up sporty....so, ok ba ang 15"?
Maintenance tips and advice will be highly appreciated. Thanks!
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May 4th, 2006 01:45 PM #6
mura labor sa kia pasay. casa pa yun. problem is, they use mazda original parts, so mahal yung parts.
pero in my experience, pag di na kaya ng mga talyer boys, sa kia pasay na.
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