Mazda B-Series (B2200/B2500)

**azzkkr2600** · January 4th, 2012 04:35 AM

good day sir!

the B2200 / B2500 series trucks are very dependable work trucks [provided that you take good care of it. syempre applicable ito sa lahat ng klase ng sasakyan]. here are some points you need to check [isama mo na rin ang trusted mechanic mo para may second opinion ka agad].

1. ask the seller not to start the engine til you arrive. kelangan mo makita ang oil level and condition ng engine during a cold start. make sure to check the oil level first. start the engine and do not rev it. listen to the engine ~ your mechanic will know if there's something wrong with it.

2. check for engine leaks / fluid leaks. check fluid levels of the clutch and brake master cylinder as well as the radiator and radiator fluid reservoir. a dirty engine bay is equal to a vehicle not being properly taken care of. now get in the truck and slowly drive it around the block [or hiway or wherever na pwede hehe]. check if there is a clutch drag kasi pwede mo pang haggle to sa seller. mahal ngayon ang clutch kit e. pambawas presyo din to. also check kung may bluish white smoke. this is a sign of an ailing engine. loosing compression or blow by kumbaga. another way to check it is to remove the engine oil dipstick while it is on idle. pag may oil na tumatalsik, blow by na ito. posibleng piston ring ang sira nito.

3. ask the seller if the vehicle was involved in any major collision [if the seller is not really the owner, at buy and sell lang talaga ang ginagawa, then most probably hindi sasabihin syo or wala syang magiging pakialam kung merong history ng bangga or wala]. get a magnet wrapped in microfibre cloth and try to slide it sa mga panels ng body. pag ayaw dumikit or mamagnet, ibig sabihin makapal ang masilya ~ posibleng may major repair dito. also check yun mga door pillars at front end ng truck. pag may mga signs of rust, possible na nahinang ito at nainvolve sa aksidente dati.

4. check the odometer reading. if it shows more than 200,000km, dapat e nakadalawang palit na to ng timing belt. most car enthusiasts will change the belt after purchasing a secondhand vehicle regardless of the odo reading [dapat ganito din ang practice sa mga nagbabalak magchange engine].

5. check the steering and suspension components. on a straightline road, in 2nd or 3rd gear, take your hands off the steering wheel and see if the vehicle will still run straight or will steer to the left or right. kung may kabig, posibleng sira ang mga tie rod ends and/or wheel bearings or hindi pantay ang brakes [hindi masyado nakarelease ang calipers dahil stuck up ang brake pistons?].

take note na hindi lahat ng makinis na auto ay maganda manakbo. wag din magmadali bumili at maghanap ng iba pa para may comparison.

happy truck hunting!

**check us out in facebook. search for club mazda b-series. please PM me your email address and contact info.

thanks.

Originally Posted by illateast

Mga sir bago lang ako dito sa forum...
tanong ko lang ano mga dapat icheck when buying 2nd hand b2200?
ok pa rin ba bumili ng ganito?
advice naman mga sir...
salamat...

**joel72** · February 7th, 2012 04:42 PM

Hi sirs,

Newbie po. I just got a second-hand B2500 a few months ago. First time owner po ng pick up truck. Ok naman yun ride, kapag city driving.

tanong ko lang mga sirs, ba't kaya sa long drive (NLEX), paminsan ayaw umangat yun RPM? minsan nasa 2100, then parang nabubulunan na yun engine. nasa 80 to 90 yun takbo ko.

pasensiya na po. I'm still trying to find a good mechanic for the truck, kaya ako nag decide to ask around

good afternoon po sa lahat and thank you in advance.

joel

**airolynx** · February 8th, 2012 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by joel72

Hi sirs,

Newbie po. I just got a second-hand B2500 a few months ago. First time owner po ng pick up truck. Ok naman yun ride, kapag city driving.

tanong ko lang mga sirs, ba't kaya sa long drive (NLEX), paminsan ayaw umangat yun RPM? minsan nasa 2100, then parang nabubulunan na yun engine. nasa 80 to 90 yun takbo ko.

pasensiya na po. I'm still trying to find a good mechanic for the truck, kaya ako nag decide to ask around

good afternoon po sa lahat and thank you in advance.

joel

Hi Joel,

First up, welcome to Tsikot!!!

feel free to drop by the newbies thread and say hello.

Regarding your truck, I suggest you get a thorough checkup of the engine... Yung nabubulunan na sinasabi mo may be a sign of a clogged fuel filter, or dirty injectors, or a vacuum leak in the fuel line leading to the injection pump. It might also be a sign that the injection pump needs to be calibrated. What's the odometer reading on your truck if you don't mind me asking?

**duskylim** · February 8th, 2012 03:08 PM

Dear Joel,

Airolynx provided some sound advice as to checking out the fuel system, for blockage leaks, etc.

I can say the the primary reasons for stuttering loss of power is usually related to fuel and air getting into the fuel system.

I invite both of you to join our Mazda pickup club on FACEBOOK - Ronn has the details.

Best regards,

Dusky Lim

**azzkkr2600** · February 28th, 2012 03:59 AM

mazda truck fans, check us out in facebook!

search for club mazda b-series. please PM your email address and contact info.

thanks!

**azzkkr2600** · March 7th, 2012 04:16 AM

Originally Posted by airolynx

Hi Joel,

First up, welcome to Tsikot!!!

feel free to drop by the newbies thread and say hello.

Regarding your truck, I suggest you get a thorough checkup of the engine... Yung nabubulunan na sinasabi mo may be a sign of a clogged fuel filter, or dirty injectors, or a vacuum leak in the fuel line leading to the injection pump. It might also be a sign that the injection pump needs to be calibrated. What's the odometer reading on your truck if you don't mind me asking?

sir airolynx and all the other mazda b-series owners, we have a mini EB this Sunday, March 11, 2:00pm * AutoVlaze Shop [owned by sir Vhing] Sto. Tomas Batangas.

call/txt me * 09325611691 for details & directions.

thanks,
azzkkr2600

**azzkkr2600** · March 15th, 2012 10:51 AM

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**azzkkr2600** · March 15th, 2012 10:55 AM

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**mazdab22** · April 19th, 2012 12:55 PM

hello po sa lahat pa help naman po.

good day po

1. May kabig po sa leftside kapag binibitawan ko yun manibel though nagpa wheel balance ako ang sabi ok naman. ano po kaya problema dun? Balak ko po kasi sana palitan ng steering wheel para medyo pumorma ng konti.

2. Yun aircon naman po wala ng lamig tapos kapag binubuksan ko may mabahong amoy na lumalabas..tsk tsk.. balak ko po sana palitan ng aircon ng nissan. pwede po ba yun? malamig po kasi talaga aircon ng nissan eh.

3. yun busina ko naman po once nasa SLEX or NLEX ako then kapag tumaas ang temperature nawawala naman po yun busina. kapag medyo bumagal ako at bumaba ang temp ayun bumabalik naman ang busina..tsk tsk..ano po kaya prob nun?

namana ko lan gpo sa erpat ko iyong sasakyan..hindi na kasi niya nagagamit..

sana po matulungan niyo ako..salamat po..

-Mazdab22

**azzkkr2600** · April 23rd, 2012 12:50 PM

Originally Posted by mazdab22

hello po sa lahat pa help naman po.

good day po

1. May kabig po sa leftside kapag binibitawan ko yun manibel though nagpa wheel balance ako ang sabi ok naman. ano po kaya problema dun? Balak ko po kasi sana palitan ng steering wheel para medyo pumorma ng konti.

2. Yun aircon naman po wala ng lamig tapos kapag binubuksan ko may mabahong amoy na lumalabas..tsk tsk.. balak ko po sana palitan ng aircon ng nissan. pwede po ba yun? malamig po kasi talaga aircon ng nissan eh.

3. yun busina ko naman po once nasa SLEX or NLEX ako then kapag tumaas ang temperature nawawala naman po yun busina. kapag medyo bumagal ako at bumaba ang temp ayun bumabalik naman ang busina..tsk tsk..ano po kaya prob nun?

namana ko lan gpo sa erpat ko iyong sasakyan..hindi na kasi niya nagagamit..

sana po matulungan niyo ako..salamat po..

-Mazdab22

hi!

1. check your front wheel bearings. it might need grease repacking / a new set. also check/clean/replace your brakes. baka "stuck up" na ang brake pistons kaya may kabig. lastly, check your steering components i.e. tierod ends, pitman and idler arms.

steering wheel? get an orig MOMO. standard size. ranges between P4000 and P10000.

2. aircon check. have it cleaned. your a/c specialist will know what to do and what parts to replace. most of the time cleaning lang ang kelangan at palit ng drier & expansion valve.

3. horn? wiring problem lang yan. ipatrace mo sa electrician and wiring at papalitan mo ng bago.

ilan days/months/years na po ba hindi nagagamit ang truck?