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Mazda MPV: Problems & Solutions
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I guess, for lack of the real thing--and there seems to be a lot of lack of the real thing--it's gonna have to do, for now.
RJ
BTW [reqcon]The driver's side window is beginning to rattle when it's part way open. Quel Horreur!
MB
...Hey, I've got this problem with a flat tire... and all these empty Pizza boxes...
They archived our other 'off topic' thread, pray they don't do it again. ;-)
/j
I noticed this a few weeks ago - a popping noise from the steering rack while I am backing into the driveway, wheels turned hard left. There's only one pop and it happens the moment the van starts to move backwards. Since my '01 LX seems to have a lot of the same issues as the '00 (being built in Aug. '00), I have been pondering pushing the dealer on the tie-rod TSB. Should I mess with it? I wonder if it would be best to leave the rack alone if I only have the popping under this one circumstance. You know, the 'old sleeping dog theory. But if there were even an inkling of a safety concern, I'd get it done.
java, was that the MPV owner's club board you're referring to? We should go dig that up! I'd like a not-so-off topic (but OT ok) place to post. BTW, I'm sending you an ICQ invite. My handle's a little strange; you'll know it's me (HSM)!
SC
It only happens when I do this:
#1. Come to a complete stop.
#2. Brakes on-throw into reverse (and yes, at that point, the front pads clunk as they have for months).
#3. Turn wheels all the way left.
#4. Let off brakes and accelerate backwards.
#5. POP!
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I guess when you pick it up give it a shot and see what happens.
Odyssey carry more stuff. Odyssey have room for 4x8 sheet. Odyssey get better miles/gallon on way home from Home Depot.
Honda best car in world.
My golden chewed half the cabinets and walls down in the kitchen. The brown retriever is working on the outside of the house - and both dogs are still alive....longevity in question although.
Alex, Malt - I'm not quite sure if you guys are picking on me 'cause I have a Honda and you know I'm also a closet Odyssey fan . Help me out here Bob! Bob, guess we won't need the Sawzall then, huh? Does your retriever do landscaping as well?
SC
Hey, you're on your own about the Ody.
I guess the happy posters here haven't read my reply on the Sienna site to the person who wanted a decision from me on my Sienna and MPV choice. Although, I did mention Java and all would make me turn in my MPV keys again.... )
Actually Bob, how does the Sienna compare size-wise, as interiors go, to the MPV? When I tested them, I thought they were quite similar in dimensions. It is a nice van, imo.
I thought retrievers were supposed to bring things to you, not carry them away. At least you don't have herding dog... well, at least she keeps the kids corralled.
We also solved a rattle in the back that turned out to be the plastic housing around the speaker that had popped out of place. It didn't look wrong but when my husband pushed on it it snapped into place and the rattle is now gone.
Oh and we had a golden retriever too who we thought was a construction engineer. He dug out his own basement under his dog house to get a cool spot among other things that weren't so useful.
The Sienna reminds me of sitting in a living room full of funiture - and those rear seats ARE heavy!
The MPV is so much more convenient - 5 seconds versus 5 minutes of tugging. Then, where are you going to put the split seats?
On one short trip they got stored in the back of MPV - now that's a good point to brag about!
SC
MB
Also wondering what your opinion on Yokohama's for replacements (Looking at AVID Touring/AVID T4's for my old Lumina Sedan - MPV would require something a bit 'better' - AVS dB? Just hoping MPV's Dunlops last a while...)
Het TB - didn't you mention something about putting quality tires on even a beater car - before? (or was that Java?)
Mat
It's just about time to put them back on. I've had enough of driving around on the 14" Michelins I bought for winter last October.
Sheesh, I've spent over $1100 on tires for a $1000 car.
How's that for quality tires on a beater?
TB
Who's going to tear up his Firestone Firehawk SZ50EP's a bit more in tomorrows AutoX
Good luck tomorrow TB! You should take the van out there one day and run it! Wouldn't it be great to beat some kids with a minivan?
/j
I know there are good quality tires around. I've had many of them like Pirelli, Good Year, Michelin, Uniroyal, Continental. But the only tires that deliver consistently excellent quality are Michelins. I had Mercedes 380SE and this car was very sensitive to proper wheel geometry and balancing. The only tires that worked very well on this car were Michelins. That is why I suggest that if someone has vibration problem and it is time for new tires get Michelins first instead of spending $$$ for alignments and mechanic checkups. Once you have Michelins and good balancing and your car still have vibration problem at least you eliminate one variable that is tires. If you buy other brand and the car vibrates you still may have tire problems. I've had many bad brand new tires except Michelins.
Yokohamas, I would pass them up. My friend just had them on Quest and after 20K miles he has vibration problem. He just switched to Michelins and the difference is like day and night.
Once again, there are lots of good tires and if you don't have vibration problem I am pretty sure you can find many brands at the right price but if vibration is constant problem get Michelins.
MB
SC
MB
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresults/uhp.jsp
Probably as close to a Max Performance tire that still has wet performance.
But, I don't buy your tires, so all can do is suggest and ask.
TB
I used, however, Bridgestone tires and even that this is the same company these tires are pretty good IMO.
Off the topic.... Even Mario Andretti while racing in F1 in 1975 for the last time usede Firestone and then went for Good Year to switch in 1981 to Michelin and back in 1982 to Good Year.
MB
For basic passenger tires, I usually stick with Michelin. They may not be the best, but they are usually better than most, and by far the most consistent. I think BF Goodrich is now a Michelin owned brand, so you may get a high quality tire from them. I do know the G-Force KD (Literally King of the Dry) tires are the best dry tire currently available.
But for performance, I try to buy the best out there. So I've had Dunlop, Firestone, Bridgestone, Goodyear and Yokohama's on my cars from time to time.
I do think you need to look at each tire individually instead of writing off a whole company.
Besides, I believe Ford is as much to blame for the Wilderness AT and ATX debacle as is Firestone. It is the air in tires that supports a vehicles weight. You don't put enough air in, and any tire will have problems supporting the weight.
TB
MB
Now our question is with regard to the Third row seat in the MPV
1. Does it feel little low or did we miss any settings?
2. Can we fit a car seat and two adults.
3. Was there enough legroom for 3 Adults?
We plan to go back and find out, I guess we missed it during our first test drive. Would appreciate some your experiences & thoughts on the III row seat.
Thanks
dulnev, you made me tempted to try SP2s on Acura. Michelins will be soon due for an exchange.
MB
MEC
/java
You said 2001 and brand new so I'm not sure. I know you can still buy 2001 because my dealer has at least 3 of them (and 17 2002s) but I'd like to verify.
Once the light came on when we were returning home at night and I decided to go without turning into some small town for refueling. I went about 60 km in the gauge was really showing zero level. When I got to the pump at home, I still was able to put less than 60L.
I wouldn't be worried about that... Just know that you have some gas left to go to the next gas station.
MB
By the way there aren't too many slopes where I live in Kansas (except artificial ones like my driveway!)
/j
The gas reserve in my '01 is the same btw. I had a Ford once that when the light came on you were dead in the water if a gas station wasn't within 50 feet.
Actually, our's comes on w/about 3-5 gallons left, since I fill up the tank and usually put in 13-15gls after the light comes on.