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Paint Chip by
Gary
I have a very noticeable finger nail size paint chip on my '90. My
amateurish experience with using the official Miata touchup paint has not
been great. It usually looks deeper in red after applying a dab of touchup.
Maybe I'm screwing up using it.
What have others experienced, because I'm on the...
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Best weight of oil? by
Gary
I have a '91 Miata and use MOBIL ONE 10W30 for all seasons.
For the cold winters in the Northeast, what weight MOBIL ONE oil should I
use?
http://www.mobil1.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Oils/Mobil_1.aspx
Also, what about this newer Extended Performance Mobil...
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Noise in Cold by
Gary
Miata '91
Only when its cold, I get a rattling noise under the hood. I think it might
be the lift bar that props up the hood being loose in the holder when the
hood is down. Any others have this noise?
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Head Gasket by
Gary
'91 Miata and head gasket. Is this an expensive job to replace? Also is it
advantageous to use a OEM Mazda part or should I consider an alternative
gasket?
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November 10th 05 08:55 PM
by Chuck
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Regular vs High Test by
Gary
Does high octane gas generate more pollutants out the exhaust than regular
(lower octane gas)? Just curious.
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Idle by
Gary
'91 STD with A/C shut off.
What controls the idle from veering off its mark? Keeping it on the money
and not moving a fraction.
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September 28th 05 05:41 PM
by Chuck
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Noise from under car by
Gary
Hi All,
I have a noise comming from under my car when i change down a gear or
freewheeling (no foot on gas pedal), sounds like a rattle. It goes away when
driving normally.
Any ideas?
Thanks
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September 15th 05 04:58 PM
by junktin
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Gas Pinging by
Gary
I filled up my '91 Miata less than a week ago and used Mobil regular, as
usual. I have rarely had a pinging problem with regular low octane gas. Now
I have it. I will not know if this is an anomoly or if it will repeat.
QUESTION:
Is it possible that since hurricane Katrina, and the US relaxing...
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September 18th 05 03:56 AM
by Gary
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Tire Rack Suggestions by
Gary
For a Miata M1 185/60-14 stock alloy wheel.
Bridgestone Potenza RE950
Yokohama AVS ES100
Sumitomo HTR 200
Yokohama Avid H4S
I currently have the Bridgestone predecessor to the Bridgestone Potenza
RE950 and love them. I would instantly try these but want some feedback
before getting them.
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August 24th 05 11:17 AM
by Murf
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A/C Leak by
Gary
My '91 Miata A/C seems to have a leak because I get less than a month when I
have it fully charged. However, it does work effectively for that month.
Is there some common area that is the cause of the leak? Tube? Connector?
???
Also, is it worth fixing the compressor if that happens to be bad, or...
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Rain and Intrerior by
Gary
Hi,
Miata: 1991 with hard top on and window slightly open.
I left the passenger side window open about two inches. A half hour rain
managed to enter the Miata and did the following:
(1) Wet the right side of the seat closest to the passenger side door. That
seems to be thoroughly dry after...
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June 16th 05 10:07 PM
by Nora
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Parging and/or headlight warning alert solved by
Gary
The following pertains to my early M1 Miata:
I have a 1990 Miata that lacks an audible alert, when the headlight or
parking light is accidentally left on, and the ignition is off. I tried the
light minder product and it was really tough to fit over the fuses and never
kept a good...
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December 2nd 04 01:07 AM
by Gary
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Paint Paste by
Gary
Has anyone had luck mixing Miata touchup paint with something else, like car
wax, and putting that over spots that need tweeking. Why? Puttting the
touchup direct usually looks worse.
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November 20th 04 01:52 AM
by McMahon
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Servicing Miata in Boston by
Gary[_3_]
Any recommendations for servicing my Miata in the Boston or Greater Boston
region?
I would prefer a knowledgeable independent Miata specialist rather than a
dealer.
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Panel Switch Replacement by
Gary[_3_]
1991 Miata.
I have a Cruise Control Rocker Switch (to the left of driver's left knee, on
instrumental panel) that is bad. I checked the manual and it says that the
switch can pop out. It can't be that easy.
Does the switch easily pop out, and you simply disconnect the wired
connector behind the...
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Water Leak Passenger Side Interior Under Glove Compartment by
Gary[_3_]
Inside my 1991 Miata, the water literally pours onto the rug on the
passenger side when the A/C is on. I turn off the A/C and no water problem.
Should I assume that the hose has become loose inside and to get it from the
interior?
Also, should I dismantle the glove compartment. I see two screws at...
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Oil Overfilled by
Gary[_3_]
Not the first time I over filled oil in my '91 Miata. The last time I
overfilled a couple of quarts and had to bring it to a shop to drain out the
excess oil.
Now, I have added about a half-quart too much oil. Its about a quarter of an
inch above the word FULL on the dip stick.
Should I once...
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Catalytic Converter by
Gary[_3_]
1991 Miata
What signs when your Catalytic Converter is going or is gone. Any odors?
Sound?
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August 31st 06 06:32 AM
by KWS
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Overseas shipping info requested! by
[email protected]
I'm considering moving to Switzerland and can think of nothing better
than to have my Miata over there also to enjoy spring and summer drives
in the alps! Anyway, I'm near jacksonville, florida and was wondering
if anyone has any experience shipping their vehicle to Europe. I'm
curious about cost,...
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