New member with a few questions.
March-12th-2005, 04:03 PM
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New member with a few questions.
First of all, I'll introduce myself...
My name is Paul, and I'm a college student in the Green Bay area of Wisconsin. I currently drive a '95 Pearl White Nissan Maxima SE 5spd, but I'm looking into getting a 99/00 Protege ES/LX 1.8. I detail cars part-time in the warmer months - hence my screen name.
Here are my questions:
1. On my Maxima, there is a way to check the CEL with a screwdriver. You can just turn a little screw on the ECU, and the MIL will blink the code. Does the Protege have a way of checking the CEL codes myself?
2. How difficult is the fuel filter to replace? I know that it is under the back seat, near (or inside?) the fuel pump. How long does it take?
3. What kind of tires are good on the Protege? I live in a snowy climate, so I plan to get snow tires (Michelin X-Ice) for the stock wheels, and BFGoodrich G-Force Sports for another set of wheels - either the Miata 16s or the Protege 15s.
4. And on a related note to the last question, where can I buy the Miata 16s and how much do they cost? Would Ebay be the best place to look?
Thanks for your help.
My name is Paul, and I'm a college student in the Green Bay area of Wisconsin. I currently drive a '95 Pearl White Nissan Maxima SE 5spd, but I'm looking into getting a 99/00 Protege ES/LX 1.8. I detail cars part-time in the warmer months - hence my screen name.
Here are my questions:
1. On my Maxima, there is a way to check the CEL with a screwdriver. You can just turn a little screw on the ECU, and the MIL will blink the code. Does the Protege have a way of checking the CEL codes myself?
2. How difficult is the fuel filter to replace? I know that it is under the back seat, near (or inside?) the fuel pump. How long does it take?
3. What kind of tires are good on the Protege? I live in a snowy climate, so I plan to get snow tires (Michelin X-Ice) for the stock wheels, and BFGoodrich G-Force Sports for another set of wheels - either the Miata 16s or the Protege 15s.
4. And on a related note to the last question, where can I buy the Miata 16s and how much do they cost? Would Ebay be the best place to look?
Thanks for your help.
Last edited by Mr Detailer; March-12th-2005 at 04:08 PM.
March-12th-2005, 07:32 PM
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welcome, the only way to check codes on that new of a car is to get a code tester i belive. Personally i have an 02 LX and mine is OBD 2 which requires a code reader to plug into the dignostic port but im not 100% sure on a 99 to 00. Just have to wait for someone with that year to read this.
March-13th-2005, 01:11 PM
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Welcome--good choice.
One of the tuner gurus can probably answer answer your questions in more detail but I'll tell you what I can...
1--No. Auto Zone will pull the codes for free, though, and there may be others.
2--The fuel filter is in the tank, but from what I understand it's just a plastic screen and should not need replacing.
3--There are a lot of good choices. I've been running Dunlop Graspics all winter and I've been happy with them so far!
4--You can always check the F/S items but you might be better off finding them on E-bay or checking out the Miata forums.
One of the tuner gurus can probably answer answer your questions in more detail but I'll tell you what I can...
1--No. Auto Zone will pull the codes for free, though, and there may be others.
2--The fuel filter is in the tank, but from what I understand it's just a plastic screen and should not need replacing.
3--There are a lot of good choices. I've been running Dunlop Graspics all winter and I've been happy with them so far!
4--You can always check the F/S items but you might be better off finding them on E-bay or checking out the Miata forums.
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