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| Spyware Posts: 614/720 |
Originally posted by Elara might just be the way the trans is. but whenever checking a trans fluid make sure the engine IS running. cause if its not you wont get the right fluid going through your trans. itll be un filtered and give you a false reading. |
| Elara Posts: 3481/9736 |
My dad said the fluid was fine... not sure what color it was. But he checked all the oils before we even bought the car. I'll check it out though. |
| Spyware Posts: 613/720 |
Originally posted by Elara Depends how bad of a shift shock. I have no idea what trans is in your car(some are just always rough). But shock should always be barely noticeable. But yours has to be a "e" version meaning electronic cause its a newer car. then itll have set shift points controlled by the computer, and should always be right. What "i" would do is drive for bout 20 miles (that warms the trans all the way) then park somewhere preferabble as level as possible, and check the trans fluid. 1: is there enough in it? 2: what color is it? Red/pink or brown/black? 3: if its brown or black smell it, if it smells like ass, its burnt and you most likely will need a rebuild depending on how long the fluid has been like that, all the grit will be worn off the clutch packs and the seals may have harden, thus when new fluid is put in its viscoity is better and leaks past the seal into the clutch packs, and parts of the valve body were it doesnt need to be and causes "slipping" which equals a new trans. let me know what happens, and well go from there. depending on fluid condition. It may be save able 
a little off topic, trans fluid should be changed every 30,000 miles or every year. but what I fear is that the fluid may be the original from the factory. yours should be on its 4th or 5th fluid change. if you ever wanna talk to me on aim elara my name is still in my profile, im usually on. Im gonna ask the mechanics at my work and see if they know anything bout your trans model. if you cant figure out how to check the fluid, let me know ill try to take some pictures of under my hood to give you a general idea of were to look for the dipstick and what your fluid shouldnt look like, cause mine is pure black, and i cant change it cause i cant afford a rebuild, but it still works so im not complaining XD |
| Pockets Posts: 618/838 |
Loved that book, like the car... I STILL haven't gotten a ride in it now that I think
about it. *glares at Elara* So here's the deal, I'll ride the bike to your house and then you'll drive to a bar so that I can get fershnickered drunk and I'll pass out on your lawn, sound like a plan? lol |
| Elara Posts: 3472/9736 |
It didn't come with the car, I put it in there.
And Spyware... or anyone that knows that much about cars... is shift shock common for my car? It is a bit stronger than other cars I have been in, though my dad isn't too concerned. |
| venomouslobster Posts: 237/444 |
every one on this board who is from long beach has read that book i believe.... |
| FX Posts: 695/3775 |
OMG somebody else has read that book!!! Oh, and nice car... |
| Rogue Posts: 2114/11918 |
Originally posted by venomouslobster Well as Gaiman writes in Good Omens, all tapes warp into "The Best of Queen," so why not CDs? |
| Elara Posts: 3468/9736 |
Originally posted by Spyware It's the 2.0 4 cyl. Your ability to just know what engine it is scares me. I told my dad about the oil thing, so we shall keep an eye on it. I've put about 600 miles on the damn thing already. I just wish that gas prices were lower so I didn't have to fret about it so much. |
| venomouslobster Posts: 221/444 |
i got driven around in it...it was neat.....and i am not sure but i think it came with a copy of "the greatest hits of queen" in the CD player....those things can pop up just about anywhere |
| Spyware Posts: 609/720 |
Originally posted by Elara nope, only engines offered for your Gen were a 2.0 4 cyl or 2.5 V6. unless califorina engines has some changes, due to emission garbage. it might just be a variant of the 2.0 zetec, just changed for california. |
| Elara Posts: 3395/9736 |
Actually I believe it has a 2.1L. But I will be sure to do the oil change anyway. |
| Spyware Posts: 608/720 |
Originally posted by Elara Well, that shit happens, its not fords fault. Stuff breaks. 
im 100% sure your Mazda has a FORD Zetec 4cyl 2.0L DOHC. but watch out, those 2.0 have been known to have problems with prematurely turning oil to sludge long before its supposed to. So change the oil a little bit before the 3,000 mile mark. |
| Elara Posts: 3394/9736 |
Automatic, I can't drive stick. Yeah, it's a 4-cyl.
Everyone I know has had bad luck with Fords lately to be honest. My dad has to fix his like every month because the engine keeps having random problems. |
| Spyware Posts: 607/720 |
Originally posted by FX Ford owns Mazda now, and ever since the early 90's many mazda 4cyl made their way into probes and some rangers, and some turbo ones make great swap engines in probes 
And america cars pwn every other brand they pioneered most of the new tech. Ie Fuel injection, Variable valve timing (thought the japs had their own, the GM version is the basis they use, cause it works!!!! ) the small block engines etc.
But foreign cars are nice to. And germany had the first working cars, but most of the engines and tech was inveted in america first /rant (and fx that rant wasnt twoards you, Im just a gear head, any chance to talk cars, I jump on it XD) Thats a Very nice car elara congrats on it. yeah your mechanic is right, some older mazdas blow, mostly the rotary engine ones. but yours is nice, 4 cyl right?
Auto or stick? XD |
| Elara Posts: 3387/9736 |
It has about 84,117 miles on it now... it had 84,059 when I bought it... and actually mine is silver, but the picture looked silver to me when I found it.
And today I got it insured and officially paid it off. It was $7500 out the door, my folks put $1000 down and paid the rest off today. Thing is that the loan they had us sign in the meantime to cover their ass was signed by me, so you can imagine how good my credit looks now! As for DSM's comment, older Mazdas suck... of course "older" right now generally means "made before the year 2000". My mechanic said the same thing, though he says the one I got is good. |
| Katana Posts: 1221/3649 |
Originally posted by Elara Glad one of us does... **grins and uber huggles** You most definitely deserve one!! |
| FX Posts: 612/3775 |
At least it's not american....right? No, I'm pretty sure Mazda is japanese. |
| Belial Posts: 208/647 |
That's great, Elara. I bet you're happy! I would be too, lol.
And DSM? So long as you take care of your car, ie change the oil and other fluids when you're supposed to, the car will live for a long time. and it's only 5 years old. newer than my car. =P |
| DSMagnum Posts: 147/368 |
I was gonna say "THAT IS AWESOME", but to be truthful, I don't like it. Most Mazdas are okay, but the older ones...  |
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