Representative photoBattery boost for a 2000 Mazda Protege
Battery boost for the 2000 Mazda Protege: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 8.7 to 10.2 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2000 Mazda Protege for battery boost
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
2000 Mazda Protege: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 25 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
| MPG highway (US) | 31 | 30 | 28 | 27 |
| MPG combined (US) | 27 | 26 | 25 | 23 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 32 | 31 | 30 | 28 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,500 | US$2,600 | US$2,700 | US$2,900 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,698 | $2,790 | $2,914 | $3,162 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2000 Mazda Protege
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 102 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (32), air bags (26) and service brakes (9). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01V024000 | 2001-02-01 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME LEFT SIDE REAR BRAKE HOSES WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY. BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Battery boost for the 2000 Mazda Protege
For battery service on the 2000 Mazda Protege, CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop and rents you a car while yours is in. A battery that struggles in the cold is often near the end of its life.
Your car, your notes
Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. If you have the service history of your Protege, have it ready for the shop. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Its powertrain is the 1.6L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive.
What CarmaCars does here
You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us. Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name.
Your rental while you wait
If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. Delivery and pickup are both options across the Toronto area.
Good habits for your car
Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule. Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold. Keep the spare, the jack and the wheel lock key where you can find them.
What to ask
Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate. Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected. If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept.
Want a price?
Start with a short request; a person replies within one business day.
Request battery boost
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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