Representative photoWheel alignment for a 1998 Mazda Protege
Wheel alignment for the 1998 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
- 8.1 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 1998 Mazda Protege for wheel alignment
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
1998 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 | 22 | 23 | 20 |
| MPG highway (US) | 33 | 30 | 29 | 27 |
| MPG combined (US) | 29 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 35 | 30 | 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$2,300 | US$2,700 | US$2,700 | US$2,900 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,512 | $2,914 | $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 1998 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 46 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (16), engine and engine cooling (10) and service brakes (6). 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... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Protege
Wheel alignment for your 1998 Mazda Protege: arranged with a trusted shop, never done by CarmaCars, with a rental if you need one. Hitting a pothole hard can knock the wheels out of line.
Before the shop sees your Protege
Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. Its powertrain is the 1.5L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive.
How we help
Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there. You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. You agree everything with the shop before work begins.
A rental while you wait
Rent for as long as the job takes, by the day or the week. The rental is priced like any other on our site. Pick it up from us for free, or have it brought to you.
Car care, briefly
Keep the spare, the jack and the wheel lock key where you can find them. Wash the underside of the car in winter to clear road salt. Check that all lights work every few weeks.
Questions to ask the shop
Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice. Ask whether the estimate includes tax and shop supplies. If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept.
When you know your dates
Need a rental too? Add it to the same request.
Request wheel alignment
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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