tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9491780403491910372007-10-03T22:51:18.506+01:00Neil RigbyBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-949178040349191037.post-69877053682634138052007-10-03T22:36:00.000+01:002007-10-03T22:51:18.601+01:00<span style="font-size:180%;">How often should I change the oil in my Bongo?</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >I've heard that you need to keep an eye on oil in a Bongo. How often does it need changing and what oil should I use?</span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Kevin M, Brixham</span><br /><br />It is important to keep a schedule of regular oil changes at 3,000 miles. You need 6 litres of 10w/30 oil for the Bongo according to Mazda and this oil grade is easy to get hold of.<br /><br />Place a bowl under the sump plug and undo it using a 19mm socket. Drain the oil into the bowl and then into the empty oil container when you have refilled the Bongo.<br /><br />Change the copper washer on the sump plug every oil change and the oil filter every other oil change.<br /><br />The oil cap is under the passenger seat for refilling the oil. Check levels on the dip stick to ensure you have filled it to the correct level.Neil Rigbytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-949178040349191037.post-74769830185081765612007-09-17T17:47:00.000+01:002007-09-17T18:13:03.132+01:00<span style="font-size:180%;">How often should a Mazda Bongo cam belt be changed?</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >I've bought a Bongo with 55,000 km on the clock. I bought my Mazda Bongo on eBay from a private dealer, but I've seen that other dealers offer a new cam belt as standard. Should I change the cam belt now?</span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Andy K, Huddersfield.</span><br />It should be changed every 100,000kms or 62,000 miles, so technically you are okay for the moment. One thing to be aware of is that they perish with age, so for peace of mind you should change it.<br /><a href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-5232-2978-8/1?aid=5834748&pid=2133343" target="_top"><br /><img src="http://www.lduhtrp.net/image-2133343-5834748" width="120" height="30" alt="Click here to buy & sell on eBay!" border="0"/></a><br />In terms of cost, we'd recommend buying the cam belt (camshaft timing belt) from eBay. We've seen them on eBay from as low as £10 including postage and packing?<br />If you buy the cam belt yourself the labour should be £100-£150.Neil Rigbytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-949178040349191037.post-83964339009176911652007-09-14T08:12:00.000+01:002007-09-14T08:23:20.856+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.bongocamper.com/uploaded_images/bongo_owners_handbook-782891.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://www.bongocamper.com/uploaded_images/bongo_owners_handbook-782889.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Mazda Bongo Handbook<br /></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >I bought my Bongo last month and it didn't come with a handbook. I'm assuming if it did, it would have been in Japanese, since it was a grey Japanese import. Is there an English version available, and if so, where can I get it from?<br /></span><br />Yes there is. It has been translated by a New Zealand company and is available from Amazon. <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/1869761561/eqmedia-21">Click here for more information about the Bongo Handbook</a>.Neil Rigbytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-949178040349191037.post-42678512436346132042007-07-29T22:08:00.000+01:002007-07-29T22:21:07.117+01:00<span style="font-size:180%;">Ask a Question</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">We've set this blog up to enable you to ask any questions about the Mazda Bongo Friendee or Ford Freda.</span><br />You may want to ask questions about buying a Bongo, selling one or repairing one.<br />We'll do our best to get you the answers so fire away!Neil Rigby