Engine And Engine Cooling Related Problems of the 1997 Mazda Protege

Table 1 shows seven common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1997 Mazda Protege. The number one most common problem is related to the engine (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the check engine light on (two problems).

Table 1. Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of Mazda Protege

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Engine problems	2
Check Engine Light On problems	2
Engine Exhaust System problems	1
Emission Control problems	1
Engine Cooling System problems	1
Car Stall problems	1
Gasoline Engine problems	1

Recently reported Engine And Engine Cooling problems of the 1997 Mazda Protege

The Engine problem

Engine idled roughly. Vehicle was under warranty. Dealer tightened engine valves. 2 months later, warranty expired. Dealer dismantled engine and had to remachine the valves. Read details...

The Check Engine Light On problem

After investigating "check engine light" over a period of 5 months, it was determined that a valve problem in the first cylinder was causing a lack of compression and poor engine performance. 2 oxygen sensors were replaced, as well as 8 valves and other parts, to solve the problem. Read details...

The Engine Exhaust System problem

After fixing the catalyst converter, it then goes out again requiring me to have it fixed again Read details...

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