# \#b2500 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/b2500/5637.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Muffler Replace?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/muffler-replace/94132)
**Author:** [@Nanc2000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nanc2000)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2016, 2:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/muffler-replace/94132 "2016-07-30T02:24:01Z")
Hi the inspection person says I need a whole new muffler and tail pipes for $305 to pass inspection because the muffler fell off. It looks like it was cut off and he says he can’t weld it back on because it is too ruste… --- ## [Engine swap from Toyota Hilux 3.0 D4D to Ford Courier/Mazda Bseries](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-swap-from-toyota-hilux-3-0-d4d-to-ford-courier-mazda-bseries/89324)
**Author:** [@MAnie8](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MAnie8)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2015, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-swap-from-toyota-hilux-3-0-d4d-to-ford-courier-mazda-bseries/89324 "2015-03-18T17:51:34Z")
I would like to but a D4D engine in a Ford Courier/Mazda Bseries, is there any tips and or help that I can get to ensure that this goes smoothly? --- ## [Saggin' rear end](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saggin-rear-end/63421)
**Author:** [@goodgaea](https://community.cartalk.com/u/goodgaea)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2011, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saggin-rear-end/63421 "2011-04-06T21:21:51Z")
Why does my Mazda B2500 sag in the rear? when loaded just a little, she almost hits the ground. Shocks, springs? --- ## [Poor gas mileage b/c of power steering pump?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/poor-gas-mileage-b-c-of-power-steering-pump/61611)
**Author:** [@Davy12345](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Davy12345)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2011, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/poor-gas-mileage-b-c-of-power-steering-pump/61611 "2011-02-20T18:06:43Z")
Hi, I am wondering if anyone can help w/ a suggestion to help improve gas mileage on my Mazda pickup. It is a 1998 Mazda B2500 pickup with 5 speed manual transmission, and 171,000 miles. My truck has had all tuneups do… --- ## [Sand/Salt Bags in the back of my truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sand-salt-bags-in-the-back-of-my-truck/42176)
**Author:** [@Chelse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chelse)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2011, 8:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sand-salt-bags-in-the-back-of-my-truck/42176 "2011-01-09T08:11:09Z")
I've heard conflicting ideas about putting bags of salt or sand in the bed of front wheel drive trucks during the winter to help the back from sliding around. I've heard it makes no difference, also that it only helps i… --- ## [No Speedometer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-speedometer/53373)
**Author:** [@Ky\_Bryan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ky_Bryan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2010, 5:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-speedometer/53373 "2010-08-13T05:43:06Z")
My Mazda 2500 pickup's speedometer has stopped working. Also the ABS light stays lit. Are these two things related? And how do I fix it ? --- ## [Diagnostic trouble codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnostic-trouble-codes/43825)
**Author:** [@pmkraal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pmkraal)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2010, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnostic-trouble-codes/43825 "2010-02-16T14:52:02Z")
what is p1504 and p0500 codes and what do I have to replace --- ## [Repair truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-truck/37497)
**Author:** [@blueriverg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blueriverg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2009, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-truck/37497 "2009-10-03T16:12:44Z")
my 1998 mazda b2500 truck has an interminent problem with the alternatior. the alternator cuts out and it runs on the the batterty when there is a load on the system such as going up a hill or turning on the lights. It i… --- ## [Interlock Blues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interlock-blues/34641)
**Author:** [@Nicholausellis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nicholausellis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2009, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interlock-blues/34641 "2009-08-08T14:11:54Z")
I got into trouble a few years ago and now have to have an interlock device in my truck to drive. So yesterday morning I went in to get it calibrated and mentioned that the device had been acting funny, reseting itself … --- ## [1999 Mazda B2500 Front Parking Brake Cable](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mazda-b2500-front-parking-brake-cable/34227)
**Author:** [@avanpeltno2fan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/avanpeltno2fan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2009, 12:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mazda-b2500-front-parking-brake-cable/34227 "2009-07-30T12:43:39Z")
The front segment of my parking brake cable snapped in two. I've been all over town searching to find the front portion (pedal side) of the brake cable. I even went to the Ford parts store where I was told that this item… --- ## [Parking Brake Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parking-brake-help/33134)
**Author:** [@chefert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chefert)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2009, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parking-brake-help/33134 "2009-07-09T18:38:09Z")
When removing the parking brake assembly from a 2000 Mazda B2500 / Ford Ranger, how do you get all the bolts out of the mounting bracket? There is a black electrical box snapped into the floor board and I can't figure ou… --- ## [Parking Brake Cables](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parking-brake-cables/24318)
**Author:** [@chefert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chefert)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2009, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parking-brake-cables/24318 "2009-01-03T22:28:51Z")
The Car: 2000 Mazda B2500 My Issue: The parking brake cable is segmented out into three sections, front, intermediate, and rear. The front segment broke about 4 inches away from the pedal and after much ado, I found a …