1993 Mazda Protege

New corporate logo is added for 1993 Mazda Protege. The car models for this year are assisted by either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. The base SE is equipped with a 16-valve, 103-horsepower 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine while the upgraded LX comes with a twin-cam version of the same engine that can produce 125 horsepower.

The car may seem perfect but it has defects that need corrections and improvements. Models produced for this year have defects in their brakes, clutch, engine and timing belt. Problem in brakes is caused by a squealing front brake due to friction. It can be corrected by using different pads. Noise is the defect for the clutch and engine. Disturbing noise is heard when the clutch is released due to unsuited springs in its cushioning plate. The same disturbance is heard in the engine caused by inadequate hydraulic lash adjusters.

The original timing belt also gives off squealing and rumbling noise thus it should be replaced by a new timing-belt tensioner. Water leak on the front floor was also a problem as proved by several 1990-1993 Mazda Protege models.