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| MAZDA 5 MAJOR TRANS LEAK! | 10/1/2008 |
Q: i recently changed the transmission fluid in my car then i go on free way and the rear window is ...
A: Well, start by cleaning everything of fluid then double check your pan bolts, the plug, dipstick ...
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| rear disc brakes | 9/30/2008 |
Q: 2001 protge, how do i get the piston to return into the caliper on the rear disk brake? i have tryed ...
A: Not my particular area of expertise but, most Mazda rear brake systems have an access plug on the ...
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| 2002 Mazda Protege LX Code P0421 Warm Up Cat | 9/28/2008 |
Q: Bought 2002 Mazda Protege LX 2.0 used 07/15/2008 with 91745 miles. Thought I should go ahead and ...
A: Not my particular area of expertise but, some notes. Converters do fail, usually after 90k ...
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| ignition switch | 9/28/2008 |
Q: I have an 1988 RX7 and when you turn the key to start the engine then the starter does not run. The ...
A: You need to perform line by line circuit tests before you get into swapping parts or it may end up ...
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| mazda ('85) 12A engine | 9/25/2008 |
Q: Have lost an apex seal in #2 rotor. #1 rotor seems to be fine.can I replace all 3 apex seals and ...
A: You will be removing fasteners and affecting seals for all five housings/ends. So no, working on a ...
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| location of 1992 Miata fuel pump | 9/23/2008 |
Q: Is the fuel pump on the 1992 Miata, 1.6, standard trannie in the fuel tank? Or can I get to it ...
A: Its in the tank. Behind the seat under the rear deck carpet is a odd shaped access cover remove it ...
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| 98 Millenia | 9/19/2008 |
Q: My daughter can't get her key out when she turns her car off. Also the gear shift won't lock & both ...
A: Not my area of expertise however, there is a shifter lock solenoid or cable pin lock that must ...
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| RX-7 1984 Mazda w/ FI 13b engine | 9/18/2008 |
Q: Yesterday, car ran fine for an hour, then, at a stoplight, it just died (while idling). I popped the ...
A: Fuel; check for flow in a catch can. Ignition; you have spark enough to fire it up once in awhile. ...
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| 1999 miata | 9/17/2008 |
Q: I checked for spark but can't see one. car wont start unless i spray some starting fluid in intake. ...
A: If it runs on starting fluid then it is not an ignition problem. Check for fuel flow. Your in tank ...
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| 2003 Protege 5 overheating | 9/16/2008 |
Q: I just got my car back from cross-country trip, and it's starting to overheat. I first noticed the ...
A: Air Flow: Look inside the front grille for any obstructions, (ie. plastic bags etc.) Engine idling ...
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| buying a mazda rx-8 | 9/12/2008 |
Q: I am looking forward to buying a rx-8 this year but do not know much about them. I am looking for ...
A: The fuel economy is actual however, the heavier the foot the less the economy. It's certainly not a ...
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| 1993 Mazda RX7 | 9/9/2008 |
Q: I have a 1993 Mazda RX7 Twin Turbo. I got injured and couldn't crank it for 5 months. When I went to ...
A: Apex seals. No compression, you need to follow my previous instruction to get it started again. ...
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| Miata blowing fuses | 9/7/2008 |
Q: I have a 1993 Mazda Miata that is blowing the main 30 amp fuel injection fuse in the engine ...
A: You have a dead short somewhere in the system. Follow the harness from the injectors. for test ...
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| buying a mazda rx-8 | 9/6/2008 |
Q: I am looking forward to buying a rx-8 this year but do not know much about them. I am looking for ...
A: They are great well built machines. The rotary requires more TLC than an basic piston engine, ...
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| 1993 mazda 929 not starting | 8/31/2008 |
Q: My 1993 mazdA 929 is not starting ? How much does a starter cost to install? ANSWER: If it is the ...
A: Clean and tighten the battery terminals, Try a new battery or at least one that is known good. ...
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| 1993 mazda 929 not starting | 8/29/2008 |
Q: My 1993 mazdA 929 is not starting ? How much does a starter cost to install?
A: If it is the starter itself, $150 parts, $150 labor average. When you turn the key does it: a. ...
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| 1979 RX7 | 8/28/2008 |
Q: I have a 1979 RX7 that just started running very rough at low RPMs when it cold. It smells like the ...
A: If you can rule out ignition then look for a vacuum leak source (for which there can be many) then ...
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| 1993 Mazda RX7 | 8/28/2008 |
Q: I have a 1993 Mazda RX7 Twin Turbo. I got injured and couldn't crank it for 5 months. When I went to ...
A: When it cranks over does it sound as though there is little or no compression, (ie. does it sound ...
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| 1979 RX7 | 8/28/2008 |
Q: I have a 1979 RX7 that just started running very rough at low RPMs when it cold. It smells like the ...
A: Check the spark plugs and if you haven't recently change the ignition wires, NGK or Racing Beat ...
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| 1995 Mazda Protege vibration @ stop/idle | 8/27/2008 |
Q: I have a 1995 Mazda Protege that vibrates like crazy when I am stopped. I have to shift to neutral ...
A: Not in my area of expertise. Possibly an ignition misfire, low speed miss. If you haven't ...
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| 1990 S90 | 8/26/2008 |
Q: Sorry not a Miata. Between 30 and 50 mph there is a significant miss which seems to be more than ...
A: 929, that makes more sense. One injector for each cylinder. Ignition issues can cause intermittent ...
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| coolant in rotary chamber | 8/25/2008 |
Q: I have a 91 rx7 with the rotary engine. Engine is currently out of the car on a stand. When I turned ...
A: White smoke is a sign of coolant or water entering the combustion chamber, blue is oil. Though a ...
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| Miata fuel pump fuse problem | 8/23/2008 |
Q: I have a 1993 Mazda Miata that continues to blow fuel pump fuses. After replacing the fuse it will ...
A: The likelihood of a wire harness short is slim. the Miata is well built. Unless the car has been ...
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| Mazda 323 cv joint | 8/22/2008 |
Q: I keep a pretty close watch on my 1987 323 wagon, and noticed today that the right front outer boot ...
A: Not in my area of expertise but, I never suggest replacing just the boot. Aftermarket boots will ...
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| 1997 Mazda Protege Check Engine Light | 8/21/2008 |
Q: I have spent several thousand dollars trying to repair all the codes that have come up with my check ...
A: I'm just going to give you a few scenarios. Start out simple. Have you ever had the fuel filter ...
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| Windsheild wipers on Mazda Protege | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I was driving during a rainstorm and turned on the wipers. They worked fine for several minutes and ...
A: Not my area of expertise but, raise the hood, look under the windshield at the wiper arm linkage ...
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| mazda 626 problems. | 8/19/2008 |
Q: i have a 1996 mazda 626 manual transmission. while driving my rpm's will just drop to zero and cut ...
A: Check the MAS (mass airflow sensor) connection points, harness and wire connector. The device can ...
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| 1997 Mazda Protege Check Engine Light | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I have spent several thousand dollars trying to repair all the codes that have come up with my check ...
A: Like I said the Protege is a simple car. It is unlikely that the computer is simply throwing codes ...
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| 1997 Mazda MPV | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I know MPVs are not your specialty, but I was hoping you might have an idea. At the same time my ...
A: Not likely connected. The fuel gauge is not within the operational scope which the MIL is ...
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| MX3 stalling | 8/18/2008 |
Q: My MX3 has been intermittently stalling. I am driving, then suddenly its as if the engine has been ...
A: Not in my area of expertise but it sounds like a magnetic pick up or a crank/cam position sensor ...
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| 2000 protege 1.6 | 8/17/2008 |
Q: at 2500rpms engine will cut out until it falls to 1500rpms then pick up to 2500 and drop again i ...
A: TPS seldom if ever fail The symptoms point heavy to the MAS though you say you changed it. Cross ...
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| mazda obdII code | 8/16/2008 |
Q: hello I have a mazda MVP2004 and I got the code P2404 how I can fix or find the part for fixed thank ...
A: Not my specialty area but, this is what the system is telling you. P2404 - EVAP System leak ...
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| Overdrive on 2002 Mazda Protege DX | 8/16/2008 |
Q: When I press the overdrive button on my Protege, nothing happens, no light turns on, and nothing ...
A: The button engages the "Overdrive Off" or "Hold" feature which keeps the vehicle from up shifting to ...
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| Mazda 3 oil leak | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I have a 2005 mazda 3 hatchback, recently i have noticed oil over the gearbox, it doesnt seem like ...
A: How many mile do you have? I would check the tightness of the oil filter and the drain plug as the ...
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| 1997 Mazda Protege Check Engine Light | 8/13/2008 |
Q: I have spent several thousand dollars trying to repair all the codes that have come up with my check ...
A: The Protege is a fairly reliable and simple car. You may be the victim of a shop improperly ...
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| clutch replacement 1987 rx7 | 8/13/2008 |
Q: What do I have to do to replace the clutch in a non turbo 1987 FI rx7, 13b. The car has sat for ...
A: 1. Get a clutch kit (Mazda or ACT) good brand. 2. Lift the car, disconnect the battery. 3. Remove ...
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| 1992 Miata Air Bag Diagnostic Unit | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I have the 10 blinks of the air bag unit. When I quizzed the dealer about labor costs to replace the ...
A: No, all 90-94 models had the Air Bag Diagnostic Modules under the dash above the column. New models ...
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| Miata Airbag Diagnostic Replacement | 8/11/2008 |
Q: Good Day! What is the best way to replace the Airbag Diagnostic Unit on a 1992 Miata? Many Thanks, ...
A: Your air bag light is flashing 10 times between a pause? The unit is located above the steering ...
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| over heating | 8/7/2008 |
Q: i have a 2000 mazda 626 iv changed the thermostat the electoric fans and flushed the system and i am ...
A: Does it over heat quickly or does it overheat as the water level drops. If your loosing coolant a ...
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| engine cuts off | 8/7/2008 |
Q: I have a Mazda Protege 1991. In the past 3 months, it died on me 5 times,always after 10-15 minutes ...
A: When it fails like that again you need to preform a spark test to see if the ignition is firing. ...
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| Mazda MPV | 8/6/2008 |
Q: I currently have a Mazda MPV (2004) with 72,000 kms and my lease is up in a few weeks. I am trying ...
A: The MPV is a moderately good long term vehicle. With normal maintenance they see relatively high ...
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| Air Bag Light is constantly on | 8/5/2008 |
Q: My 1996 Miata's air bag light is constantly on. It does not blink at all. Tks.
A: Mazda had a recall on the solid state SRS control module but I don't think it extended to 1996 ...
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| Mazda 626 DX (92') | 8/5/2008 |
Q: However I cannot for the life of me get the old rotor too come off. Can you please give me ...
A: Not in my specific area of expertise. Though first thing be sure it's not a rotor/hub assembly. If ...
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| 1994 626, 188,000 miles | 8/5/2008 |
Q: runs real rough and vibrates heavy when you come to a stop my mechanic says its not the plugs or pug ...
A: If the plugs and wires have been ruled out then the coil is next to be checked then the cam/crank ...
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| Fault code reader | 8/4/2008 |
Q: I am in the market to buy a fault code reader for my mazda 323f 1998..Is there a reader out there ...
A: You may be able to find a generic scanner that will read Japanese makes. The Mazda scanner we use ...
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| alarm disconnect mazda 323GLX | 8/2/2008 |
Q: we have recently lost our car key and the centrol calarm. We got a new set of key from the ...
A: The alarm is not likely a Mazda system, meaning it was not installed by Mazda nor is it a Mazda ...
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| 2002 Mazda Tribute | 8/1/2008 |
Q: My Tribute with 58K on it has a problem with the engine just turning off while driving down the ...
A: Not likely the battery. The truck should run on it's alternator alone. To rule this system out ...
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| wiper problems on 86 mazda 323 | 8/1/2008 |
Q: I,m having problems with the wipers on the mazda 1986 323 ,I took out the dash to change the heater ...
A: It's not in my area of expertise however the 323 was a very simple car. Work backwards from your ...
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| 626 transmission problem | 7/31/2008 |
Q: I've read there are a lot of transmission troubles with automatic transmission beacuse of bad ...
A: 4 cylinder, 4 speed models from 93-97 most if not all. Have seen very few in the 1998-2002 fail. ...
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| 1993 miata air bag code 10 | 7/29/2008 |
Q: I have a 1993 Miata and the air bag light flashes ten times then pauses, then it flashes 10 more ...
A: The diagnostic control unit has failed. You need replacement part NA01677F0A, $187.04 from a Mazda ...
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| Horn! | 7/26/2008 |
Q: i have changed the fuse under the steering wheel and my brake lights are fine as this runs of the ...
A: Horn failures are not uncommon. A ground issue can be the fault many times. Try unbolting the horn ...
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| 95 626 A/C not cooling | 7/24/2008 |
Q: I was driving and the A/C abruptly stopped cooling. All switches and panel lamps still work as ...
A: Look directly at the compressor to see if the clutch is engaging or not. You will hear it ...
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| 93 mazda 626 thermostat | 7/23/2008 |
Q: How do you change the thermostat on a 1993 Mazda 626?
A: Locate the housing at the engine end of the upper radiator hose. Drain about 1 gallon of coolant ...
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| 1995 Mazda Millenium | 7/23/2008 |
Q: Good morning, I've had my Mazda tuned, an oil change, and have replace the timing belt and replaced ...
A: The light is telling you the oil pressure is low. You can have a full crankcase of oil but if the ...
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| mazda protege 2000 | 7/23/2008 |
Q: i have a 2000 protege that hesitates when you push the gas at idle when you stop and start.I have ...
A: Ignition wires can gain resistance as they get older causing the spark energy to decrease and in ...
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| I have a 1997 Mazda MPV with no spark | 7/23/2008 |
Q: Yes i have a 1997 mazda mpv 3.0 6 cyl 2wd. My wife was driving it and it just stalled coming in the ...
A: MPV is not in my field but if you have a conventional distributor type inside the distributor should ...
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| protetge dies with hard stop | 7/22/2008 |
Q: We have owned a 1990 Protege since it was brand new. It has only 114,000 miles on it. The car will ...
A: It's a good idea to check for a vacuum leak however when your in neutral the motor does not have the ...
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| overheating | 7/21/2008 |
Q: i recently purchased a 1990 miata. IT overheated and blew a hole in the radiator. We fixed that then ...
A: Top tank failures are common with overheats and especially on Miatas 12 years+, the plastic gets ...
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| protetge dies with hard stop | 7/20/2008 |
Q: We have owned a 1990 Protege since it was brand new. It has only 114,000 miles on it. The car will ...
A: Is the AC on/off?. The ICS (idle control solenoid) holds and stabilizes the idle speed for drag ...
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| replacing thermostat on mazda mpv 1993 | 7/18/2008 |
Q: How do I replace the thermostat on a 1993/1994 Mazda MPV?
A: Locate the housing at the engine end of the upper radiator hose. Drain about 1 gallon of coolant ...
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| Mazda MX6 (1993) 2.5i | 7/18/2008 |
Q: I have a problem with my Mazda MX6, the car will not start at all, the engine will turn but it will ...
A: I'm not up on that car. But no spark means it either isn't getting the signal meaning either the ...
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| 1981 RX-7 Electrical | 7/17/2008 |
Q: After a 35 mile highway run on a hot night and stopping for a red light, the idiot lights went on ...
A: That is an electronically controlled carburetor, a vain attempt at fuel economy and emissions from ...
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| AC Constant clicking, air still very cold, 93 MX6 | 7/17/2008 |
Q: I have a constant clicking noise from (I assume) the AC compressor when I turn on the AC. It seems ...
A: It could be over charged causing the high pressure switch to cut it on/off or it could be freezing ...
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| After market intake | 7/17/2008 |
Q: I have a stock '05 1.8L Miata. If I replace the stock intake with a K&N setup, should I spend the ...
A: The cooler the air entering the engine the better the atomization, that equals power and efficiency. ...
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| 1993 Mazda won't idle | 7/17/2008 |
Q: I've got a 1993 Mazda RX7. The car won't idle, but I can drive it around if I keep the engine above ...
A: You own a very complex Mazda. Sadly, the symptoms you describe can relate back to as many as 11 ...
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| 2008 mazda cx-9 AWD | 7/16/2008 |
Q: I've owned this car for about 2 months and it has been in shop for over 20 days. Car makes an ...
A: Follow Up: My system shows the Rear Drive Shaft Assembly which appears to include the carrier ...
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| Front left wheel bearing Mazda 323 | 7/16/2008 |
Q: Mazda 323 2002/03 I had a front left wheel bearing replaced in October 2007. One week later the ...
A: Based on what you tell me my thoughts are the original bearing as an assembly was not replaced. I ...
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| Horn Button | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I am missing a horn button on my steering wheel. I bought a steering wheel @ a salvage yard. How ...
A: Assuming it is a Miata steering wheel, air bag module center, two thumb horn buttons left and right. ...
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| Driver side door | 7/14/2008 |
Q: 2002 MAZDA 626 ES/LX 6 cylinder Last week my fiance opened driver's door to get in and a screw hit ...
A: If a latch screw is out you can assume more than one may also be loose or missing. The latch is not ...
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| 96' Mazda Millenia vibration on idle-check engine light ON | 7/14/2008 |
Q: My Mazda was vibrating/pulsating on idle, especially when at stop lights. I also noticed a slight ...
A: That engine should have six direct fire coils located on top of each spark plug. Each one has a ...
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| 95 Mazda 626 lags between 1st and 2nd gears. | 7/13/2008 |
Q: My husband and I just bought a great Mazda 626 yesterday. The problem it seems to have is switching ...
A: 626 is not my specialty but, a common low RPM issue is aged ignition wires and plugs. Check them if ...
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| mazada batter light | 7/13/2008 |
Q: my 2002 mazada tribute battery light came on and i went to autozone to have it tested. they said the ...
A: The alternator has an internal regulator, a switch that cycles the output of the alternator as the ...
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| Mazda millenia 95 | 7/12/2008 |
Q: OK i don't know anything about cars but i know someone told me my engine is sezied what does that ...
A: If your engine seized up it likely means it did not get the oil or coolant it requires to protect ...
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