Does anyone know what brand/type of oil comes in the '09 MX-5. I know that it is 5W-20 weight, but is it synthetic or natural, Mazda specific or from an oil company? Thanks. TRCSr

Well... I'm back from Edmonton and my father's funeral, and I'd like to thank all of you for your support. While I didn't reply, I did read your messages, and it helped to know that there were lots of people out there who cared enough to say it. Shortly I will be back to my cantankerous self,...

Dear all: I hope someone can offer advice before I start authorizing expensive parts replacements. Problem description / symptoms: 1. Pulling the handbrake up or down sometimes does not exhibit the usual level resistance, as if the handbrake cable is broken (it is not).

having some trouble with my clutch on a 1990 Miata. Replaced the slave cylinder and have bleed the system multiple times. Sometimes the pedal is on the way to the floor and the clutch does not disengage all the way. There is not much play at the end part. Am going to try ans adjust the pedal. ...

Anyone out there own three or more Miatas in thier lifetime? Just curious to hear the stories out there. :) I bought a '93 in '94, traded it in '98 for a '99 (after adding custom leather! errrrg!) Have my last,'01, paid off (yes, proud of that) baby in the garage and that is IT for Miatas......

My '96 has a horrendous exhaust rattle - I did the rubber mallet thing and it seems to be coming from the cat, the front resonator, or both... hard to tell. The PO put a Flying Miata system on, I think a catback (front resonator is not rusty, stainless?, dual-tip not-rusty muffler is labeled Flying...

Just in time for the holidays,a company called American Consultants Rx is donating free discount prescription cards designed to save up to 60% off of generic drugs to non profits,hospitals,clinics,churches,etc. as well as to the general public in an effort to assist the nations uninsured and...

I've driven Chrysler all my life since 1968. Mind you this was only included a 62 Valiant, a 75 Valiant, an 81 Horizon, an 88 Aries and a 90 LeBaron convertible. I still have the 88 Aries as my utility car. When my 90 LeBaron blew a head gasket, I decided I wanted a newer "fun" car. I have never...

Nice new Mazda site for te 2006 that is worth a look... http://bethecar.com And Mazda is on tour to a few cities where registrants can get behind the wheel of a new Miata on a closed track... sweet. https://www.zoomzoomlive.com/ (takes a while to completley load).

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sfl-0325carjacking,0,2861462.story "...He pushed Lapierre out of the way, grabbed the keys and jumped into the Nissan. But it was a manual transmission and Singleton couldn't operate it..." yrs jp

UP FOR SALE IS A 2004 MAZDA 3 S SEDAN WITH 36000 MILES ALMOST. HAS BLACK AND RED CLOTH INTERIOR, HAS SUNROOF THAT TILTS AND SLIDES BACK, POWER WINDOWS, POWER LOCKS, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITH MANUAL-MATIC, I ALSO BOUGHT THE 100000 MILE WARRANTY ALSO SO THAT WILL BE INCLUDED. CAR IS IN GREAT...

I am having sporadic problems with the ignition switch on my 1990 Miata (wiper, A/C blower won't work unless I jiggle the key in the ignition). Has anyone replaced the ignition switch and if so, how hard is it? Thanks, Brian

hi, are the head bolts on a 95 reusable? tia, peter

I'm looking to buy an open-top runaround. My budget is <$8K but other than that my requirements are pretty vague. Basicially I'm looking for something that's fun, easy/cheap to maintain, and can handle some light travelling in NW Pacific winters. I have been eyeing Miata's in the last few years...

I have a 92 Miata with almost 90k miles. The engine stalls sometimes when I engage the clutch and put the shifter into 1st gear. If I leave the shifter in neutral then no problem. Sometimes the engine doesn't stall but rpms drop very low but when I take the shifter out of 1st gear then back to...

Seriously looking for a replacement Miata. Thanks to all who offered suggestions as to where to look. My bride and I are true stick shifters...but there seem to be an abundance of automatics out there. Is that because they detract from the true "spirit" of the roadster? Interested in hearing...

A '94, looks like a "B" package (assuming us Aussies get the same models as the USA). Just under 100K, in good condition, apart from a craked radiator, missing spare, wrong battery & slightly faded nose. I lurked here for a while first, thanks for all the help guys, made purchase a lot easier. A...

I had one of my cooling hoses break and lost all my coolant, was on the freeway and drove to get off and stop. We replaced the hose, added the coolant and it seems to be doing okay. It is not heating up, however the gauge is all the way up to hot. We can't seem to find where the temperature...

The boot was replaced 1 yr ago. Just started making a lound clunking sound as the rubber hyperextends when you shift. Any idea of how to quiten? TNX, Russ

My check engine light just came on in my 2006 MX-5. I am thinking about getting one of those Scan Gauge II because I see it reads the codes. Let us know if you like it. Thanks. On 2009-12-25 19:22:41 -0600, "Chris D'Agnolo" > said: > Be good, I'm pretty much checking out...