1997 MAZDA 323 PROTEGE MANUAL
1997 MAZDA 323 PROTEGE FULL

Previous owner was putting some generic 20W50 oil in it, don't know what the original owner did. Also some weird idle issues, but I don't think that's relevant to this ( correct me if I'm wrong ).

However, after putting it up on a lift we noticed an oil leak bottom passenger side of the engine which I'm assuming must only act up when the car is running. There's no noticeable oil stains under the car when it stands for extended periods.

1997 MAZDA 323 PROTEGE FULL

Previous owner says it was using about 4 liters of oil in six months without any noticeable oil leaks ( although when I checked the oil it looked over full ). The head and rings were done on the car a few years ago. I'll try and provide as much info as I can as per the sticky oil post.

1997 MAZDA 323 PROTEGE MANUAL

Take the Protege for a test drive, and find out for yourself if this attractive little Mazda is right for you.I just bought a Manual 97 Mazda Lantis 323 1.8L DOHC 16 Valve BP which in the USA seems to be labeled a Protege. That's still a good chunk of change for a small sedan, but not unusual in 1997. Decently equipped with automatic transmission and anti-lock brakes, buyers can get into the LX for less than $17,000 sticker. While the ES is our favorite, we recommend the more sensible LX for budget-minded shoppers. Step up to the ES, and you'll get a mini sport sedan equipped with a 122-horsepower 1.8-liter engine, disc brakes all around, air conditioning, and the ticket to alloy wheels.įully-loaded, the ES nearly reaches $19,000 including destination charges. LX is the most popular Protege, and it comes standard with tilt wheel, cruise control, cassette stereo, power door locks, power windows, and power exterior mirrors. DX is very basic, nothing more than a price leader powered by an adequate 1.5-liter 92-horsepower engine. Protege is available in DX, LX and ES trim. New wheelcovers give the LX a more upmarket appearance. Inside, a revised dashboard makes it easier to operate climate and stereo controls. For 1997, exterior styling is spruced up with a new front bumper, grille, fenders and headlamps.

Power and Associates found that the Protege finished among the top ten cars in its most recent Initial Quality Study. The Protege boasts the largest interior in its class, and J.D. Incentives and subsidized leases make the Protege even more desirable. Mazda has been pricing cars more aggressively, resulting in better values despite the fact that all Proteges are shipped to the U.S. These days, compacts regularly top $15,000 with a modest load of equipment. Last year's review criticized Mazda for requiring consumers to buy the top-of-the-line ES to get the goodies on the options list, and we bitched about the Protege's price, which has pegged this smart sedan near the top of the compact sedan cost list since its debut in 1995.

1997 mazda 323 protege