Curious to what kind of engine life to expect
from my Protege, as I get the idea that at
only 133,242 miles, I can expect a lot more.
I haven't had mine too long. However, looking
over the partial repair history not much has gone wrong.
-60506 miles, Timing belt
-67079 miles, Alternator Belt
-85,576 miles, (2) CV boots.
-125,420 miles, Alternator

What does your odometer say?
What is the year and drivetrain,
automatic, 5 speed, dx, 4wd?

Any major repairs during the years?

90 Protege 1.8l sohc 4WD 5speed overdrive.

Thanks for the replies.

 

92 Auto DX
123,000 Piston rings(why it smoked like my mom)
124,??? Crank Shaft Seal(which was problem to bad oil leak)
126,??? Cv Shafts(why my car wouldnt move)

 

'92 LX 5-speed- 150,008 miles

i've owned it for about 20,000 of those miles and have replaced:

wheel bearing
clutch
brake pads
d/s rear caliper
spark plugs
tires
fuel filter

the clutch was the only major deal... and at 130,000+ miles i'm not suprised that it went out

 

201,850 miles

91 DX 5 Speed

Owned since new

No work on engine except three timing belts replaced per schedule every 60,000 miles. Water pump done at 120,100 and 180,000 miles also, just in case. Alternator also at 180,000 miles, also just in case.

Radiator last year at 180,000 miles, leaking

A/C re-done last year with new compressor

Shocks and struts at 140,000 niles

Three sets of front brake pads, one set of rotors
Two sets of reaer brake pads

Three sets of summer tires, one set of snow tires.

A leaking rear brake cyclider at about 60,000 miles

Replaced jammed linkage to rear view mirrors

Rear door locks are sticky - need to get them lubed or something.

The engine and transmisssion have been great. They act like they have another 100,000 miles in them.
That's about it, It still has the original clutch.

 

sometimes the black adhesive crap that seals the plastic liner on the inside of the door panel gets gummed up against the lock mechanism... check that

 

Any more Protege Divers out there?
year/model/odometer

 

87K & change

94 Protege DX sedan 5sp

Rear door locks stick

radio fuse blown & replaced

No major repairs since I've owned the car; granted I've only put 400 miles on the car since I got it.

 

91 SE hatch 192,267mi.

 

92 LX 160K miles, owned since new

Fixed items include:
CV joints
reseal oil pan
reseal cam cover
distributor oil seal
cat back exhaust every 2-3 years
cat con once
pipe between manifold and cat con once
one door lock replaced
rear door locks sticky
driver window needs pull by hand to work
coolant temp sensor
warranty item about fuel filler
recently, fuel separator leaks
front speakers had ripped cones (wore out)
air intake hose
window switch
Radiator

Original items still working :
AC
Motor and tranny
shocks
engine accessories
steering
wheel bearings
radio
dash lights



JQ

 

my 92 LX has 235K+, all I've had to do was a couple timing belts and waterpumps, two axles, and regular maintenance.

 

160K+, 1993

1 clutch
shocks and struts
exhaust twice
in need of some work this spring

 

Great posts. Felix.... 235k is superb!
Ok, folks stop lurking and post.
This is a easy one.

 

'91 DX, 5-sp. Owned since new. Purchased June, 1991.

Odometer currently reads 264, 974 miles.

New distributor at 264,955 - oil leak into rotor -- car would no longer fire. First time ever that the car didn't start.

New front axles, brake master cylinder, 2 radiators, primary cooling fan, water pump, a/c compressor, and struts at various points during the life of the car -- plus normal maintenance, of course.

Still has original alternator, starter, voltage regulator, battery cables, secondary cooling fan, head gasket.....etc.

Never have fixed that (slightly) annoying seat belt beep for which the remedy has so often been posted here.

Gonna be a sad day when I have to give it up -- if I live that long.

What a great car. But, man, the new 3 is an incredible temptation!

I'll never buy another make.

 

ehhhh


99' proege Dx 5 speed auto.
92,658 miles (mostly hwy miles)

engine steamed
oil changes

trans fluid change

hell standard oil and liquid change

new pads for front.. new timing

need motor (i guess, or somehow i could repair it)

basic rotations

new stock air intake

fuel injectors

spark pluggs

new stock muffler

need oil pump (im working on it)

 

Wait.....remembered a couple of other things:

Oil pan -- drain plug stripped from so many changes, plus maybe some beginners at the quick lube place.

Engine seals (not sure which ones)
coolant temp sensor
another sensor or two
couple of thermostats

fuel door lever doesn't open the flap very well - but I manage - must carefully use house key to gently pry open

have replaced two fuses (inside the vehicle in that little compartment to the left of the driver)

still original motor and transmission
new right front window due to vandalism
never had an accident (thank goodness)
new rear defrost button (which is cantankerous)

Well....still a great car!