I had similar results downgrading from 19” summer to 17” winter tires. Softer ride and lighter steering. Makes me want to downsize the summer as well.
What have you done to your CX-5 today?
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CX-5 Homura '21, 2.0 AT AWD
Yes you are right also the consumption show me 0.5 Liter smaller then on 19" wheels, on 19" is 8.0 L/100km, on 17" is 7.5l /100km, but the look on 19" wheels worth it
Just bought a 2019 Signature w/13,300 miles from CarMax. It had fresh oil, suspected it may have wrong oil filter. Sure enough it had a CarQuest brand filter on it, not that it's not a good filter but not for this 2.5L Turbo. Replaced with Mazda 1WPY14-302, the most ($11.63 w/tax) I've ever paid for a screw-on filter. Ordered 12 of these online for $85 shipping included.
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If I were you, I'd also change the oil with 5W-30 full synthetic GF-6 oil while changing the oil filter as very likely the wrong viscosity or conventional oil is in there even though it's fresh.
You bet, of course I replaced OIL as well. I have 9 jugs of Kirkland Full Synthetic D1G2 5W-30 in my stash. You never know what they used, more than likely dino oil.
On the Mazda 1WPY14-302 oil filter, the gasket had grease already applied, no need to get my finger dirty to lubricate it.
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The MSRP for 1WPY-14-302 oil filter is $8.50. My Mazda dealer sells parts at the list but many do mark up the price. I hope your Mazda dealer gave the drain plug washer to you with no charge?
Yes, those Mazda oil filters are pre-lubed on gasket and sealed with wrapper. But this isn't true on cheaper OEM "Value" oil filters.
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I have to put in ~5.25 quarts to get to the Full mark on my 2.5L although Mazda says it's 4.8 quarts. People here say they need 5.3 ~ 5.5 quarts to get to the Max mark on the 2.5T although Mazda says it's 5.1 quarts.
Washed her, clay barred, sanded/polished headlights, rewashed with Dawn to remove old wax etc, touched up all the little paint chips I could see. Did some interior cleaning as well. Waiting on the paint to dry before applying wax, will buff it in the morning. Then just have to finish up my interior detailing.
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Don’t think I’ll put any effort doing this to my vehicles anymore, too much work for me ⋯
It's kind of a Zen thing for me. Would be easier if my wife kept things cleaner when I'm gone, but I love having a clean vehicle.Don’t think I’ll put any effort doing this to my vehicles anymore, too much work for me ⋯
Yeah, too much work for me either . . . but waxing got much easier with technology. I used to use Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Spray Wax - just spray and wash, liked it very much. Then I used Turtle Wax's ICE Spray Wax, a bit more work but the result is 10 times better, not hard at all. I had total shoulder replacement (right side) surgery done last year, almost everything is too much work, but this wax is really no sweat. You should try this.
Can't wait for videos. Also where did you get it?
Conrad 16.5
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Don’t think I’ll put any effort doing this to my vehicles anymore, too much work for me ⋯
I'm the same way. When I was a younger man I enjoyed all the effort involved in detailing my cars. Don't get me wrong, I still wash and wax 'em and I keep the interior looking new but taking all day+ to do it is in the past for me. With 4 vehicles plus a motorcycle it just eats up too much of my loafing time.
Buffed the wax first thing this morning, then dove into the interior. Cleaned everything, conditioned the leather and treated the vinyl. Finished up by treating all the exterior plastics and tires. Looks much better.
My first experience with DT was with a company van when they fixed a flat for no charge (I didn't know they did that). Since then I have bought 4 sets of tires from them. Hate Costco, even with an appointment it's 2+ hours. With DT, make an appointment and I'm in and out id 25 minutes last time. - DT rocks
I've been buying tires from DT for 30 years, always been a great experience. Great prices and service. One store was even able to get us shaved and heat cycled Kuhmos for the track, they would run them thru a out-of-state company for preparation at a rediculously low price. Of course I had to buy a new set once or twice a season.
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Honestly I didn’t know Discount Tire Store would do free tire rotation and balancing on tires not sold by them. I just found that out they’ll do free flat repair on stock tires when I took our CX-5 in which got a nail on stock Toyo A23 at the rear. I fully prepared to pay but the rep said it’s free.
I’m also a loyal DT customer since 1980’s. But I’ve never aware they’d do free tire services on stock tires as we’ve bought few new vehicles as I tried to keep our cars forever. In addition; most stock tires last not very long, most likely never have a chance to have a flat. Toyo A23’s on our CX-5 have the most miles ever (44,032 miles) on any stock tires we ever have. Which means more chances to get a puncture and need a flat repair. I’ll try America’s Tire next time to rotate stock tires on my Toyota Yaris iA.
