Mazda chose to paint the surround a darker gray metallic, which is unusual since all the other trim is black. Next step is to get the truck inspected. It will be a somewhat difficult job thanks to the so-called -quick release' fittings that Ford saw fit to use on the gas lines. It even has its original battery! The truck was great, turning in about 21 mpg over the weekend. October 17, 2008 - The Mazda has been flawless for seven years - she hasn't been driven too hard, given less than 60K on the odometer since 2001, but she's never so much as hiccupped. November 11, 2015 - The Michelin radials I put on exactly 9 years ago today still had decent tread, but the inner sidewalls were all cracked and checked from dry rot.
I plan to attack the job next weekend while I have the empty space in the main garage. Still low for a truck I bought nearly 14 years ago. Suspension, f: Independent Suspension, r: live axle Ground clearance: 9. Just over 5K miles on the oil, which still looked clean and was only down a half quart. No difference in the running - I may get a boost in fuel mileage.
For a vehicle that has never seen the inside of a garage, it it holding up remarkably well. At least, until I check the service log and discovered I had not changed the oil in almost 10,000 mile!. The Inspection is due next month, but I don't expect any issues. No cracking, no dry rot and though it was a bit low after many years of neglect, all it took was a quick boost from the compressor to get it back to full pressure. We Take Your Satisfaction Very Seriously. December 18, 2013 - I decided to finally replace the truck's windshield after about a year of looking at a stone chip in the driver's line of sight. I cleaned out the side marker housings and installed new bulbs, and the headlights came with new bulbs installed.
A high-gear lockout switch on the tip of the shift lever lets the driver kick up or down a gear with the tap of a finger. After I did that, I spotted a familiar logo - Mazda. It took a bit of maneuvering to get all of the wires and hoses set up the right way, but It all went back together without too much fuss. No other compact truck can quite match its muscle except the Ford Ranger, which shares the same engine. With rain, cold, and snow only occasionally broken by dry days above 40, I am glad I took the coward's way out! Last year, Mazda re-engineered the cab for even quieter cruising. For once, a job that was supposed to be easy actually was! Even though I spent a few hours getting the job done, it wasn't as bad as expected.
After some disappointing results with expensive fabric cleaners, I was considering having the interior professionally cleaned. Since the serpentine belt is original, I went ahead and replaced both pulleys and the belt this afternoon. B4000 is powered by a 4. With winter knocking at the door and the original battery having lasted well over 9 years, I figured it was time to buy a new one. Interior Features Previous versions of the Mazda Truck consistently set the standard among Japanese-brand pickups for spacious, comfortable accommodations and convenient features. A turn of the key confirmed the engine was cranking noticeably slower, thought she fired up quickly.
And the truck rode and handled well with them, so I am hoping to get the same service from this new set. I turned the engine off, started it again, and still no oil pressure. I just got a third set from a different vendor yesterday which was both correct and had all the parts! The new horns are Fiamm, and as it turns out, the original Ford horns are also by Fiamm! Here at Automania we offer financing to consumers in Austell, Mableton, Douglasville, Smyrna, and all of 30168. Four-wheel-drive Mazdas drop the Dual Sport name but keep the same monochromatic look. Color-matched rather than black bumpers provide instant identification. Either no spark or no gas - I suspect a bad fuel pump naturally, since I just filled the gas tank, which is where the pump is.
Two small side-facing jump seats fold down from the back wall. Firmly padded in the bolsters and bottom, they felt luxurious. This frame has adjustable snaps which had to be repositioned for the new cover, but once I got them in place the cover fit very well. It rained most of today and the inside stayed dry. Other than a top off of windshield washer fluid, she was fine.
A cold kept me home today, and this afternoon I called the shop just on the off chance they were not swamped. Muscular bulges around the rear wheelwells suggest sporty step-side styling. There was a moment of concern when the new headlight mounting hardware did not fit, but I found that the factory hardware swapped over without any problems. It has about 46K miles on it now, and after a polish and wax, still looks brand new. The 2007 Sonata has actually accumulated more miles in the 5 years I have owned it, so I have started using the truck as a daily driver. The optional U-shaped bed extender, made from stainless steel tubing, flips out to rest on the tailgate.