Representative photoTowing for a 1995 Mazda Protege
Towing 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 towing
- 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.
The 1995 Mazda Protege: Towing
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work, but for a tow on the 1995 Mazda Protege we arrange a trusted shop. Once you are safe, send a request with where the car is and where it should go.
Your Protege and the shop
Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Protege. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. The 1.5L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at.
What we arrange
The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us. We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop. You approve the shop's quote before any work.
No car? Rent one meanwhile
Rent by the day while the shop has your car. A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. We meet you with the car at the time we confirm, at your address or ours.
A short checklist
If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it. Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected. Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice.
Good habits for your car
Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow. Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter. Check that all lights work every few weeks.
Make a request
Describe the problem, and we arrange a trusted shop.
Request towing
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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