Overheating can come from many causes: Low radiator coolant, broken fan thermostat, broken fan, low oil, worn-out water pump, too much grime on the engine, or clogs in the coolent or oil system. If your Protege is turbo-charged, you may want to check that system as well. Aftermarket items added to increase engine power can also cause overheating if the oil and coolent systems aren't also upgraded.
I just replaced my fan belts on a 2002 Mazda Protege. It came out to a little over $200. I took my car to a Mazda dealership.
The 2003 Mazda Protege holds 3.7 quarts of oil approximately. Add a little less, then check with the dipstick to avoid over filling.
just take it to the top it has and over fill bottel
There are a few reasons why a 1994 Mazda Protege won't start, but does crank. A couple of reasons could be the air flow sensor or a problem in the fuel lines.
Front 5.25" @ 1.75" * Rear 5.25" @ Over 8"
battery may be dying and altenater may be going out
The mazda Familia, a.k.a. the Protege appears to be the best selling mazda of all time. To date it has sold over 10000000 units. The mazda rx7 on the other hand is the best selling rotary enginged car of all time.
To check the hold light blinking of a Mazda Protege, take off the plastic over the shifter tube or bar. Then take off the console below it and look at the wires that come up from the hollow center of the tube. The edge of the shifter tube may have cut through the wire insulation.
Not 100% sure but I think its the relay on top of the fuse box right over the pedals on the RHD models - for Mazda 323 diesel. Casper I replaced this on my 92 protoge and it is behind the radio
I am having the same problem with a 99 Protege. I have changed the alternator and aligned/cleaned the pulleys and the problem persists.I replaced the alternator, on my 1997 Mazda Protege, seven times before someone figured out why the serpentine belt kept breaking. It was the belt tensioner! It had to be removed and rebuilt. Now it is working like a charm!! And I havn't had to replace the alternator in over 3 months!!!!
Bad ignition switch?
the front has the little symbol thing and under is the engine where is the hole put something over it to keep your car warm and plug it in at night