1986 Mazda 323 LX 1.6

Faults:

Not too much... continues to take repeated "floorings". Some mysterious problem, when the pedal is put to the mat... random surges (bucking-type surges) occur... beats me.... very annoying seeing as how I put the pedal to the floor quite often (for prolonged periods of time).

General Comments:

I recently took a long road trip and did a good 110mph prolonged for a few hours (about a steady 5300rpm), runs absolutely no different than it did when I left. Pretty good acceleration (considering 1.6L, 8 valve.) Not bad at all! No oil burning.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 2nd February, 2000

10th Oct 2002, 14:19

For that surging problem you might want to check the fuel filter. Had the same problem with a Jetta...

27th Sep 2005, 00:16

Running at 5300RPM for several hours is a great way to help your engine last... plus you get such great MPG that way... the things people do to their cars... Hope you don't blow a rod next time...

1st Nov 2005, 12:25

I own a 1986 Mazda 323 (LX) my self and I repeatedly take it on long road trips and it is only a three speed automatic, but it takes a beating and I need to find parts could you help.

22nd Nov 2005, 00:32

Hi I just recently decided to fix up my uncles 1986 Mazda 323 DX I was hoping you guys can help me I need to know how to restore a car... this car is in pretty bad shape... i need to know what I got to do to it since it has been sitting for awhile... i also know that the fuel filter is disconnected I'm thinking that there is something missing I bought the fuel filter... but the two hoes... that go onto it... the bottom one just slides on right, but the top it has threads on the inside... my hoes don't have anything that would thread into it... what am I missing... where can I find it?

Thanks please someone help... i need to fix this car.