Representative photoCar diagnostics for a 1995 Mazda Protege
Car diagnostics for the 1995 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
- 7.8 to 10.3 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 1995 Mazda Protege for car diagnostics
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
1995 Mazda Protege: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.5 L | 1.5 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 26 | 23 | 24 | 21 |
| MPG highway (US) | 35 | 32 | 31 | 28 |
| MPG combined (US) | 30 | 26 | 26 | 23 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 36 | 31 | 31 | 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$2,250 | US$2,600 | US$2,600 | US$2,925 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,418 | $2,790 | $2,822 | $3,194 |
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 1995 Mazda Protege
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 165 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (50), exterior lighting (28) and engine and engine cooling (22). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15V674000 | 2015-10-19 | electrical system:ignition:switch | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and... |
| 00V118000 | 2000-04-21 | exterior lighting:headlights:switch | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HEADLIGHT LEAD WIRE RUNNING THROUGH THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER CAN FAIL AT THE SOLDERED CONNECTION TO THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH. |
| 95V184000 | 1995-10-03 | air bags | THE TIE DOWN HOOKS CAN CAUSE UNDERCARRIAGE IMPACTS THAT CAN RESULT IN UNNECESSARY AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS. |
| 95V033000 | 1995-02-21 | engine and engine cooling:engine | THE WIRE ROD USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF THE ENGINE VALVE SPRINGS CAN DEVELOP MINUTE CRACKS CAUSING BREAKAGE OF THE SPRINGS. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Protege
Your 1995 Mazda Protege needs a diagnostic check? We do not do mechanical work, but we arrange it and rent you a car meanwhile. A steady check engine light needs a check soon; a flashing one means pull over safely and get help.
Before the shop sees your Protege
Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. The 1.5L 4-cylinder, paired with a 5-speed manual, drives it.
From request to repair
We do not set the shop's price or promise a date. You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there.
No car? Rent one meanwhile
A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. We collect the rental when your car is back. We deliver around Toronto; pickup at our location is free.
Good habits for your car
Wash the underside of the car in winter to clear road salt. Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can. Top up the washer fluid with a winter mix in the cold months.
Getting a clear quote
Ask whether the shop will check anything related while the car is there. If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept. Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree.
Ask us
One request: the job, the car, and whether you need a rental meanwhile.
Request car diagnostics
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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