# \#miata **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/miata/1466.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Oil in cylinder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-in-cylinder/192987)
**Author:** [@oldnotdeadyet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldnotdeadyet)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2023, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-in-cylinder/192987 "2023-09-20T22:40:00Z")
I have always heard that oil should be added to each cylinder before starting up a car that has sat for a long time without starting. I am about to help a friend with a Miata that has sat for a year. How much oil goes in… --- ## [My miata cranks but wont start after valve and head gasket replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-miata-cranks-but-wont-start-after-valve-and-head-gasket-replacement/190923)
**Author:** [@Egetty06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Egetty06)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2023, 7:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-miata-cranks-but-wont-start-after-valve-and-head-gasket-replacement/190923 "2023-06-08T07:48:11Z")
So I replaced the valves and head gasket on my 92 miata and now it’ll crank but wont start. The fuel pump is only getting 7 volts and wont turn i on replaced the relay and checked all the grounds i took off. Just wonderi… --- ## [2001 Mazda Miata has no power to fuel pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mazda-miata-has-no-power-to-fuel-pump/178915)
**Author:** [@paulhines](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paulhines)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2021, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mazda-miata-has-no-power-to-fuel-pump/178915 "2021-08-23T20:20:24Z")
no power to fuel pump --- ## [99 mazda miata mx5](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-mazda-miata-mx5/171110)
**Author:** [@miaflowerpot\_171505](https://community.cartalk.com/u/miaflowerpot_171505)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2020, 12:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-mazda-miata-mx5/171110 "2020-10-14T00:42:30Z")
Hello there. A shop did a ‘routine’ radiator repair (aaa owned, car was towed there) a year ago. The mechanic who worked on it forgot to put things together right, car overheated first day back. Shop acknowledged the e… --- ## [Old gas in my 1995 Mazda Miata](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-gas-in-my-1995-mazda-miata/160090)
**Author:** [@RyanPowell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RyanPowell)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2020, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-gas-in-my-1995-mazda-miata/160090 "2020-03-09T15:07:00Z")
My car has been sitting for about 8 months now, the radiator had to be replaced and it took us a while to afford one. Will I need to siphon out the old gas, or am I good to crank her up and go? --- ## [Drove 12 hours, hit a rock, weird symptoms ensue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drove-12-hours-hit-a-rock-weird-symptoms-ensue/150670)
**Author:** [@oogabooga](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oogabooga)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2019, 10:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drove-12-hours-hit-a-rock-weird-symptoms-ensue/150670 "2019-11-01T10:30:22Z")
1999 1.8L Mazda Miata with no mods and 140k mi. Manual transmission. Have had CEL 0420 (catalyst below minimum threshold) for the last two months or ~1,000mi. Problems started yesterday after driving 12 hours. Very near… --- ## [1997 Miata](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-miata/141804)
**Author:** [@Patrick\_Smith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Patrick_Smith)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2019, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-miata/141804 "2019-06-10T15:56:18Z")
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to read this. Ive owned a 2010 audi s4 for almost two years now and it has been in and out of the shop for almost the whole time ive had it. I think it is time to get something else… --- ## [1996 Mazda Miata overheats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-mazda-miata-overheats/139194)
**Author:** [@orenrose](https://community.cartalk.com/u/orenrose)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2019, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-mazda-miata-overheats/139194 "2019-04-25T14:17:23Z")
I have a 1996 mazda miata. It has started to overheat at stop-start traffic/idle.Start moving and it goes back to normal. I checked the coolant. It is full. Anyone have an idea? --- ## [Tire rotation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-rotation/57340)
**Author:** [@steve32459](https://community.cartalk.com/u/steve32459)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2019, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-rotation/57340 "2019-02-08T20:12:23Z")
I just bought a 2006 Mazda MX5 from a dealer. The tires are in mint condition but I wonder about tire rotation. I have no idea if the previous owner ever rotated and I've heard horror stories about rotating after waiting… --- ## [2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata manual trans reliability](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mazda-mx-5-miata-manual-trans-reliability/126895)
**Author:** [@Mark42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark42)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2018, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mazda-mx-5-miata-manual-trans-reliability/126895 "2018-10-16T21:02:26Z")
How does this car hold up with a stick shift? --- ## [92 Miata ignition relay problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-miata-ignition-relay-problem/124083)
**Author:** [@ibekarl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ibekarl)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2018, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-miata-ignition-relay-problem/124083 "2018-09-02T01:16:39Z")
I have a '92 Miata, generally in VG condition, @153,000 miles, had it for 11 years, very few problems, but I don’t put a lot of miles on it. Recently, on a very hot Sunday afternoon (heat index @ 105) I drove it a half-d… --- ## [2008 Mazda Miata drain is clogged](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mazda-miata-drain-is-clogged/122172)
**Author:** [@bobfrench](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobfrench)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mazda-miata-drain-is-clogged/122172 "2018-08-03T14:36:10Z")
I apparently have a drain clogged by the rear window. Watched all the on-line videos, bought the trombone cleaner, poked it down the apparent hole, but it didn’t come out the bottom. Do I need to go to a dealership? --- ## [Installing 2000 Mazda Miata spark plugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installing-2000-mazda-miata-spark-plugs/120121)
**Author:** [@Ron09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ron09)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2018, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installing-2000-mazda-miata-spark-plugs/120121 "2018-07-01T21:36:32Z")
I have a question about installing spark plugs with a metal gasket. I’ve noticed that after installing the plugs to the specified torque if I go back and check, they will require more tightening to get the specified tor… --- ## [2001 Mazda Miata - reliable?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mazda-miata-reliable/117342)
**Author:** [@mike01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mike01)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2018, 1:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mazda-miata-reliable/117342 "2018-05-15T01:58:12Z")
any major repairs? and is it reliable? --- ## [Civic vs MX-5 17 years ago](https://community.cartalk.com/t/civic-vs-mx-5-17-years-ago/103740)
**Author:** [@oogabooga](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oogabooga)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2017, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/civic-vs-mx-5-17-years-ago/103740 "2017-05-09T21:36:23Z")
Hello, I am used to driving (let's face it, somewhat boring) cars like Civics and Camrys. For my next car, at a similar price, I can get another 1990 Civic -- or a 1990 MX-5. I'm partial to these old Japanese sedans an… --- ## [Mx-5 rf launch edition](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mx-5-rf-launch-edition/95973)
**Author:** [@tgiv](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tgiv)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2016, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mx-5-rf-launch-edition/95973 "2016-10-12T23:32:16Z")
MX-5 RF LAUNCH EDITION 1. How many golf club bags fit in trunk? (My Chevy Z24 can fit two, even with top down.) 2. Curb weight? ... (or Pounds/horsepower @155hp) --- ## [Miata mi problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/miata-mi-problem/85878)
**Author:** [@miataguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/miataguy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2014, 6:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/miata-mi-problem/85878 "2014-07-08T06:11:39Z")
I have a 1993 Miata with 230K miles - original owner. My problem ( one of many) was a severe flat spot when starting out that goes away after driving ten minutes or so. When I say severe I men the engine went totally fla… --- ## [Clutch Problems in 1st \[Mazda Miata 1990\]](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-problems-in-1st-mazda-miata-1990/85366)
**Author:** [@Stephen730](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stephen730)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2014, 8:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-problems-in-1st-mazda-miata-1990/85366 "2014-06-13T08:56:40Z")
I have driven a 1990 Mazda Miata for a little over a year now. I acquired it used; I don't know much about its history before I've had it. It is the only manual that I've ever driven. Recently, the car has begun to he… --- ## [94 Miata AC Running Hot, Majority of AC System Under 3 Years Old](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-miata-ac-running-hot-majority-of-ac-system-under-3-years-old/85266)
**Author:** [@lizznitch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lizznitch)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2014, 7:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-miata-ac-running-hot-majority-of-ac-system-under-3-years-old/85266 "2014-06-03T07:55:18Z")
Hi everyone, For the past maybe 10 months, my car has been giving me new AC problems. The AC runs just fine when I'm driving normally or on the highway (basically without stopping for long periods of time and out of traf… --- ## [V8 Miata or not](https://community.cartalk.com/t/v8-miata-or-not/81131)
**Author:** [@Maximum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Maximum)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2013, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/v8-miata-or-not/81131 "2013-12-18T22:26:44Z")
So I've lusted after building my own V8 (small block LSX) Miata for some time now and fully understand and look forward to such a build. My mechanical and electronic abilities are up to the task and I don't think this l… --- ## [Help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help/72444)
**Author:** [@Lilbit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lilbit)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2012, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help/72444 "2012-05-15T21:48:53Z")
My miata has a problem and after $2,000+ in what we hoped were fixes, hasn't been fixed. This happens when I start my car. At first starting, the idle is a little fast but quickly drops to a slower, steady idle. Or at l… --- ## [My friend just eloped with a Miata. What do I get him for Christmas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-friend-just-eloped-with-a-miata-what-do-i-get-him-for-christmas/69350)
**Author:** [@arabella](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arabella)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2011, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-friend-just-eloped-with-a-miata-what-do-i-get-him-for-christmas/69350 "2011-11-18T19:10:09Z")
A friend of mine recently found the car of his dreams, a 1991 Miata. Convertible. Mariner blue. It's a she, and she has a name. He's absolutely smitten. I think he'd marry the Miata if he could. (Can he? That might be le… --- ## [90 Miata won't start when hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/90-miata-wont-start-when-hot/68744)
**Author:** [@foolishcomicdude](https://community.cartalk.com/u/foolishcomicdude)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2011, 6:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/90-miata-wont-start-when-hot/68744 "2011-10-19T06:19:11Z")
So, as the title says, my Miata won't start when it's hot. The engine keeps turning over but doesn't catch, and I have to let it cool down for about 20 minutes before it will turn on again. When it does turn back on, it … --- ## [2000 Mazda Miata catalytic converter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mazda-miata-catalytic-converter/65633)
**Author:** [@ladyntejas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ladyntejas)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2011, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mazda-miata-catalytic-converter/65633 "2011-06-22T22:33:26Z")
I have this vehicle, which keeps blowing out the catalytic converter, its been replaced 3 times in the last month, and the mechanic doesnt know why, he refuses to put another one on it, until he figures this out. Can y… --- ## [Change to Synthetic oil in four year old low milage car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-to-synthetic-oil-in-four-year-old-low-milage-car/63767)
**Author:** [@Bill\_Alphin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill_Alphin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2011, 1:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-to-synthetic-oil-in-four-year-old-low-milage-car/63767 "2011-04-18T13:09:42Z")
I just purchased a four year old car with only 7,000 miles on it. I want to begin using synthetic oil. My concern is will changing to synthetic oil cause oil leak problems? --- ## [2007 Mazda Miata](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-miata/61192)
**Author:** [@dianellama](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dianellama)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2011, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-miata/61192 "2011-03-12T20:32:56Z")
I have a 2007 Mazda Miata that I just found standing water under the passanger seat. Took it to dealership the drain is plugged if I had brought the car in when under warranty they would have done the retrofit it needs … --- ## [Clunk in my trunk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunk-in-my-trunk/62309)
**Author:** [@seriousnut](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seriousnut)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2011, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunk-in-my-trunk/62309 "2011-03-08T17:37:27Z")
I've got a '94 Mazda miata which is in good shape, with among other things a fair number of suspension upgrades. It drives really well, other than the clunk. On the occasional bump it clunks as if something is loose on t… --- ## [Miata fuel odor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/miata-fuel-odor/62249)
**Author:** [@Topher8170](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Topher8170)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2011, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/miata-fuel-odor/62249 "2011-03-05T19:26:36Z")
I have a 1999 Miata that suffers from a problem I have seen other owners mention, namely a strong fuel odor in the passenger compartment. Also noted in trunk but not in engine compartment. Has anyone found an answer to w… --- ## [Driving style and backfires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-style-and-backfires/62041)
**Author:** [@F\_Rubinio88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/F_Rubinio88)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2011, 4:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-style-and-backfires/62041 "2011-03-03T04:23:02Z")
My car often backfires on downshifts. It happens as I?m decelerating in gear, and then blip the throttle to match the higher rpm of the lower gear. The car runs well and is well maintained. The spark plugs, MAF sensor, O… --- ## [Mazda miata 1993](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-miata-1993/60003)
**Author:** [@veda4veda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/veda4veda)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2011, 1:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-miata-1993/60003 "2011-01-16T01:35:04Z")
Hi i try to replace REAR brake pads but it is different than front one on mazda miata 1993 please advise me how i can remove caliper or where is caliper's or how to remove caliper. thanks nice radio program [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/miata/1466.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=miata)