Is there any difference between a Ford Freda and a Mazda Bongo? There is absolutely no difference between the Ford Freda and the Mazda Bongo Friendee, except for the badge on the front of the vehicle and the badge on the steering wheel.
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Eco-Friendly Camper Van cleaner
Can you suggest a way to remove green growth from my Bongo? Here’s a suggestion… Try these concentrated dissolving sachets that come in a box of 10 x 37g sachets. One of the great benefits of these products is that there is no packaging waste. Each sachet dissolves in water to make 5 ltrs of […]
Driving in France Safety Kit
I’m driving my Bongo in France this summer, what safety kit do I need? As from last year you need to carry not only a Warning Triangle in your car but also a CE Approved High Visability Vest, Tabard or Waistcoat (High-Vis) while driving in France and failure to do so could cost you a […]
Bongo Fuel Consumption
What sort of Fuel Consumption can I expect from my Bongo? The most fuel efficient speed to drive most vehicles at is 56 mph and if you do this in a Bongo you can expect a little over 30mpg. Realistically expect to average about 25 mpg and a little less on an urban cycle. Check […]
Differences between Mazda Bongo and Ford Freda
What is the difference between a Mazda Bongo and a Ford Freda? There is absolutely no difference between a Mazda Bongo and a Ford Freda apart from the name and badge. Mazda rebadged 8-seater Mazda Bongo Friendee MPV witha Ford badge and named it the Ford Freda. The Ford Motor Company own a stake in […]
Mazda Bongo Cambelt
How often should I change my Mazda Bongo or Ford Freda Cambelt? Ideally it should be changed every or 60,000 miles or 100,000 kilometers. In terms of cost, if you buy the cambelt kit including the cambelt, tensioner and spring on eBay it should be about £50 with the labour cost being in the region […]
Changing Oil
How often should I change the oil in my Bongo?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?Kevin M, Brixham It is important to keep a schedule of regular oil changes at 3,000 miles. You need 6 litres […]
Mazda Bongo Cam Belt
How often should a Mazda Bongo cam belt be changed? 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? Andy K, Huddersfield. It […]
Mazda Bongo Handbook
Mazda Bongo Handbook question… 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? Yes there is. It has […]