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Good luck.
Unfortunately, I don't have any advice for you at this point. I am, however, thinking about buying a 2000 Millenia S for myself and wanted to know a few things about yours before I do so I can try to avoid the same things happening to me.
Did you have a mechanic (Mazda dealership or otherwise) look at the car before you bought it? Did they check the seals? Did the seals look ok at the time of purchase and develop this problem within a year? I love so much about this car, but I'm starting to get a bit wary after reading about some of the engine issues. I'd appreciate any thoughts or advice you might have.
Thanks,
Barry
sensors. The same product as the originals. You only need to strip the wire and
apply the factory plug.. easy...
The generic plugs go for about 50.00 bucks here in Miami. Try finding those plugs
in your local professional parts store or send me a email (umy304@hotmail.com)
and I give you the name of the store in Miami. I'm sure you can work something out with them.
burning alot of fuel lately. Did I miss anything ? Pls help Im avrg. 16 mpg
The tune up includes:
Plugs
wire
rotor and cap
fuel and air filter
oxygen sensors.
Let me also mention that I had my throttle body cleaned.. can that have something to do with it ?
Why not check with the BBB in their area. You could also take the car to a known honest dealer for a second opinion. But from the prices I have seen on servicing the S, the $794 is in line with others I've seen on this forum. And if you don't feel any "sputtering and slipping" it probably doesn't exist. If you do, $50 for a new transmission is a great use for that extended warranty that usually doesn't pay off.
Good luck - let us know what happens.
Maybe someone else has a better suggestion. But the fact it shuts down cold suggests to me it isn't an electrical problem.
Good luck.
Well. I plan to keep this baby, Maintain it and enjoy the Drive. Its 1995 Millenia (Regular not the S one). Will take it to autozone. See what they say is going on.
Will keep you guys posted.
Got a amazing deal on it.. Or maybe a Crappy Deal .. guess we will find out after a visit to Autozone. This puppy is 82200 Miles. And runs great,
regards
Girish
I'm looking to buy '01 Millenia with 2.5L engine and 43k mi. A couple of questions:
1) Is $14k a good price?
2) Does 2.5L uses regular and Miller cycle 2.3L uses Premium fuel?
3) What kind of MPG you get for 2.5L and Miller cycle engine?
Any Suggestions ?
Looks like a trip to Dealership or Midas .. Any recommendations ? Their Goes 80 Bucks.
Regards
Girish
I just brought mine over the weekend. 1995 Milli. 82 K..2400 AND the CEL light just came on !! Damn.
But the Car is SWEEET.. if i have to maintain it, i will ... since i paid 2400 buck only.. Rides very well. has all the elements of luxary sedan..
hey comfort does not come cheap. - u know
Girish
Aloha
I believe that both of the engines were unleaded regular and that the Miller cycle gave more power on better economy. That was one of it's selling points. I cannot remember what the actual numbers were but they we very good for a sedan that size and that year. Today of course is another thing and your results will be dependant on how heavy your foot is. This is a great cruiser and good looking at that with lots and lots of toots and whistles.
Good Luck...Aloha
One thing that really bugs me though is the defroster is not on a timer and will even stay on when you cycle the car on and off, so I find that I am constantly looking at the indicator to make sure I remembered to turn the darn thing off. Why it is not on a timer like every other car I have owned is anyone's guess. If that is all I can complain about after three years ownership, it must be a pretty good car.
I will be looking at replacing the original tires in the next year, I thought the OEM Michelin tires were good with grip and noise levels and will definitely consider them. What have you others been replacing yours with?
I'd refer you to KBB.com for the price information, because there are variables that might affect the price of the one you are looking at. But in my area, here is the retail according to Kelly. "Retail Value-$13,690"
As for milage, the worse I have gotten on my '01P is 20mpg, and I get 26 to 27 on a trip. I run only regular unleaded, although I did try a couple of tanks of 93 octane and couldn't see any difference at all, either in performance or milage. With only 43 thousand on it the car is or should be the same as new. It is the most pleasant car I have ever owned, about 20 of them total.
I only have 16000 on mine, so am quite aways from needing new ones. I may replace them next year just because they will be 5 years old and rubber starts deteriorating. I don't have an answer for you, but I am going to look for the smoothest, quietest R,S or T rated tire available, because there is no way I need a V rated tire when I will never be going over 100 mph, and the luxury aspect of the car is best upheld from the quiet and smooth standpoint.
I am fairly satisfied with the OEM's, but I do think I can find an even quieter tire, especially on a ribbed or coarse surface. I will gladly sacrifice the high speed ability for the more luxurious quietness.
The best tires I've ever had were the OEM Dunlop SP5000 that came on my S, replaced them after 46K miles with identical set from Tire Rack ($98 per tire).
Knock on wood after some early issues with coolant leaks fixed under warranty by VERY good service dept at Mazda Gallery in Norwood MA I had absolutely 0 issues in the last couple of years. Nothing went wrong (except for right front parking light bulb that went out) ... I hope I didn't jinx it.
Hope this helps,
Tomek
Now the water pump is leaking and needs replaced. It is costly because of the labor time to get it out.
The Millenia has been a good car for him but the repair costs are considerably higher than other cars. Be sure the supercharger is good and that the valve cover seals are not leaking. If the 60k service can't be verified, offer wholesale regardless of low miles. Age is the main issue here as time can be as detrimental as mileage.
thoughts?
K
1. Improper A/C system operation.
2. Air leakage from intake-air system parts.
3. Improper operation of IAC valve.
4. Erratic signal from CKP sensor.
5. Vacuum leakage.
6. Spark leakage from high-tension leads.
7. PCV valve malfunction.
8. Restriction in exhaust system.
9. Improper fuel pressure.
10. Fuel leakage from injector.
11. Intermittent open or short of MAF sensor, TP sensor and VSS.
12. ATX malfunction.
13. Erratic signal from CMP sensor.
14. Purge solenoid valve malfunction.
15. EGR system malfunction.
16. Low engine compression.
17. Poor fuel quality.
18. Air cleaner restriction.
19. Improper valve timing due to jumping out of timing belt.
20. Intermittent open/short in fuel pump circuit.
21. Fuel pump mechanical malfunction.
22. Clogged injector.
I hope this list can give some help or at least something new to look at, or something new for your dealer to look at.
I have a '99 Millenia S with 83,000 km and just recently the car has started acting up. When I am travelling at a constant speed, the RPM's will suddenly increase by 500-1000 then return to normal and sometimes the car will stay in too low of a gear for a few seconds too long. Secondly, the car will jerk after accelerating from a stop. These problems will happen a few times in a day, then I won't see it again for a few days.
The CEL has never come on in my car and my Mazda mechanic doesn't know what it is either. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Michael
problem with the Millenia. Well the millenia is a Miller Cycle
Supercharged engine. He got it for a good deal. The car was actually for the
dealers GM but they forgot about it in the warehouse so it was sitting for
about 2 years or more. My brother bought it in 2002 for about 22K, so
he got a good deal. But now.....
It started about a year ago that the motor began to tremble. But by
then the warranty was gone so he is trying to fix it. But he told me that
added those oil/engine additives and the trembling began later that
month or so. well hes done it before and there was no problem. he left for
a while not running it because financial problems but would turn it on
so the battery would not die.
But now if he leaves the motor running for a while the trembling stops.
He then changed the oil and filter again and the trembling stopped but
its back again. He recently changed the spark plugs and thought it was
that because they were out...but he turned it on and still trembled??
MY question is does anyone have any advice??????? We would appreciate
it. Thanks
issues with it apart from installing a new supercharger! Actually it's a rebuilt done by PSE.
It is actually better than the original IHI, what i mean is that its not as "sluggish". I was able to notice the difference.
However, it is a fact that it doesn't like hot & humid air. All in all it is a great car and very good performer on highway driving,
just came back from a 1600km (1000 mi.) trip and was able to achieve 8.3 L/100km or 33 mi./gal ( US converted to 29 mi/gal),
Although i must admit that these numbers drop by half on city driving!
I wonder why? Technically from what i read in different forums, i should be doing between 19/21 mi/gal.
Tire pressure is CRUCIAL so i check it every week.
Any thoughts?
Tony