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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 08:02 PM
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i have been having a problem with my cylinders filling up with gas when the car is shut off, which makes it hard to start after sitting awhile. already put new plugs fuel pressure regulator and nothing worked does anybody have any other ideas?
 
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 01:36 PM
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Could it be one of the fuel injectors leaking after the engine is shut off? Just a guess.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2011 | 10:18 AM
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i just replaced a four injectors and i still have the same problem its starting to be a pain in the butt
 
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Old Jan 1, 2011 | 03:47 PM
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usual culprits are ignition and fuel regulator. if either of those are misbehaving in certain ways, the car can flood.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 07:49 PM
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i already replaced the fuel pressure regulator and no change the other thing you are talking about is that the iginition coils?
 
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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 10:57 PM
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the ignition system in general. a plug, a wire, or a coil.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 05:41 PM
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Can anyone tell me where and how to replace the cabin air filter on my 2001 mazda Protege ES 2.0 ????
 
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