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Let me know if you have the above. I would prefer a good runner without too much mileage.

Thanks

If it doesnt do any harm, why did they make semi-synthetic compatible stuff at first. If it comes with it, use it.

My class A mechanic buddy says sythetic is better because of the additives. Why not just use an occasional additive in you regular good quality oil?

If your car stalled because it was out of oil, its a very, very, very... bad thing! Usually would mean finding a new motor. If you think your motor is still viable, I would suggest starting with a compression test make sure the guts are working at least, and go from there. Luckily 1.8 are reasonably...

1 winter shouldnt wreck your wires, do resistance test on one if you havent put new ones on yet. I found a nice set in scrap yard for my GS, just took my little tester with me. I m on a budget & locals wanted $350 for a new set.

You can always put fresh oil & filter & an additive, I like engine restore, its a bit pricey but I use the 4 cyl version, (smaller can), since lots of 4 cyl are bigger than 1.8 anyways. If it has a load tock when cold it might be worth checking out your cams & gears, it could get worse a...

I d try and clean em up with something non-abrasive, maybe scrub with rag and some loosenut (I dunno is CLR good?) Wash thourougly after, even with soap and water, rinse and then put a pile of WHITE LUBE, what engine rebuilders use. If the cams look at all worn, replace, stock one should be cheap at...

You should probably hook up a vacuum gauge & see wat you are getting.

You sure you didnt use a real cat, Hisss Meow

Just look for another complete mirror, preferable the same color.

Maybe you can change the glass, is it worth the trouble ?

Bad example dude. It s sad how little improvement has been made on the internal combustion engine in the last 60 years (or 100 if you prefer). I was amazed to see the the average american fuel economy was better in 1971 than in 2001. Watch the documentary, Who killed the electiric car, if you ever g...

If you ever blow a timing belt on a Neon twincam 2.0 you will know about top end damage, no wonder they went bankrupt today !

A good battery usually helps, make sure you alt is giving full juice ( I ve had alts giving 1/2 juice but not on my mazdas)

If that doesnt work maybe your RW def is drawing too much current, but that would be rare.

GL

It was my local Mazda mechanic that told me 1.8 was interference, hes been working at Mazda for 10 years, sorry I believed him

I m not always right but my advice is usually not bad, sry if I offended people. I m only on MX 3 for fun and to learn.

I keep answering... We are running out of advice. I m wondering about fluids, it sounds like a longshot, hows your antifreeze & oil ? going down ? any foam in oil (like on cap?) Pop # 1 plug and put a new one, drive her for a while. let us know. You mentioned you forgot to check your plugs, mayb...

A good engine shop can put it together better than you, they have the equipment & experience. What you pay to have it assembled will usually pale in comparison to what you spend on parts & machining. Comparing shops (check out how pro there equipement is) and what kind of prices they offer f...