Do you need to bleed the power steering system?
After replacing a power steering pump or pressure hose, it’s always a good plan to flush and bleed the power steering system of air. For most power steering-equipped vehicles, this is a simple process. Turning the steering wheel lock to lock several times will remove any unwanted air in there.
How many times has power steering failed in Mazda5?
Have a 08 Mazda5, 19k, power steering failed twice, currently at the Mazda Dealership for over 8 weeks and counting. Major back order on parts according to the dealership. Wrote a letter to Mazda Canada regarding parts availability but got the ran around….
Is it dangerous to drive a Mazda with a locked steering wheel?
After a period of rest, it works fine. When it locks – one cannot turn the steering wheel – feels very very hard. Dangerous – if it happens on the highway. Mazda dealer refused to do anything with it, stating that they have to see the car when it has the problem. Ridiculous. Tomorrow I am going to call them. If not I shall take it up with Mazda.
When did my Mazda 5 have an accident?
My 2007 Mazda 5 (drove only 6000 miles as of May 31st 2009) encountered an accident (collision with another vehicle). I was found unconscious after the accident (my 5-year old daughter was dead). The accident occured because my Mazda was in the otherside of the 2 way road.
What kind of steering does a Mazda protege5 have?
Though the low-effort steering can have an over-assisted, rubber-band feel at modest lock under light loads (a trait shared by the current Civic Si), both on-center and when you’re tossing the car precisely through a curve the rack and column seem to transmit EVERTYTHING through a relatively thin, minimally padded rim to your fingertips.
When did the Mazda protege5 become a wagon?
Beyond the handling and driving position, back in 2003 I was smitten with the Protege5s styling, especially the rear quarter view. Mazda really finessed the area around the tail lamps when transforming the Protege sedan into a wagon.
Is the Mazda Protege LX a good car?
My car is the lx doesnt have the nice leather seats of the mazdaspeed or mp3 protege and the cloth seats that come in it are not the most comfortable for long trips but are fine for daily commuting. Its not the fastest car in the world but its punchy in town and has plenty of power to keep you up to speed or pass if need be on the interstates.
What kind of gas mileage does a Mazda Protege get?
A Mazda protege is a great car for getting from point A to point B. It is a very utilitarian car. Cheap to fix and maintain, but very reliable and gets great gas mileage (usually around 34 mpg for me).