What have you done to your CX-9 today?

[Agape_365]

Not everyday you get to follow your own vehicle.

 

[sm1ke]

Pretty quiet in here! All good so far with my 2022. Today I picked up some spare parts for an excellent price. Wagner rear brake pads, a pair of rear shocks, and a rear wiper blade insert. All for $40 CDN.

 

[Fawiek]

Hey guys, been a while seems like..

Random question, has anyone noticed their CX9 sitting differently on a flat surface?

As the weather is warming up and spending more time outside, I noticed the driver side of the vehicle sitting lower than the right side. It's about 3/4-1 inch difference, which is noticable to the eye.

For context, I'm about 215lbs, family of four, wife is petite and my two kids are young. My 45lbs kid sits behind me and the 90lbs kid sits behind the passenger side, at the back.
I don't tow (no hitch) and I don't use this for work whatsoever. No tools or anything else left in the vehicle at any time, other than a snow brush, battery booster etc, battery cables etc.

I can take pictures, but thought it's odd but not uncommon based on a quick Google search.

 

[Lazy2.5]

Hey guys, been a while seems like..

Random question, has anyone noticed their CX9 sitting differently on a flat surface?

As the weather is warming up and spending more time outside, I noticed the driver side of the vehicle sitting lower than the right side. It's about 3/4-1 inch difference, which is noticable to the eye.

For context, I'm about 215lbs, family of four, wife is petite and my two kids are young. My 45lbs kid sits behind me and the 90lbs kid sits behind the passenger side, at the back.
I don't tow (no hitch) and I don't use this for work whatsoever. No tools or anything else left in the vehicle at any time, other than a snow brush, battery booster etc, battery cables etc.

I can take pictures, but thought it's odd but not uncommon based on a quick Google search.

Yep, i've noticed the same thing with my Mazda 6 (Which shares the same chassis as your CX-9 both before and after changing the front struts.

No concern

 

[sm1ke]

Hey guys, been a while seems like..

Random question, has anyone noticed their CX9 sitting differently on a flat surface?

I'm basically you lol, 210lbs, family of four with my heavier kid behind the passenger seat and my youngest behind me.

With my 2018, it was a little noticeable, especially after installing the lowering springs since the wheel gap difference between passenger and driver front was easier to discern. In my case it was less than 0.5" difference, so I didn't think much of it. Tire wear remained even with no issues and no changes in handling. I used the original dampers with the new springs. Got an alignment sometime later and the height difference remained.

The front suspension does take a lot of abuse. Maybe the spring has broken or lost tension over time, or the damper is showing signs of wear? Have you driven over any bad potholes lately? Have you noticed the height difference before, maybe when it was less obvious?

 

[Hhova29]

Good day to all and blessings...

I'm curious as my cx9 is approaching 45k miles. I hardly use it and just completed inspection where i only put 1,867 miles from my last inspection last year, lol. I try to run it every 2 days since we had a bad winter thus far in my region. Mine is asking me to do an oil change on her which i dont think needs one but will just do so i guess to help keep all fresh.

Wanted to ask what other fluids could be due or recommended to change at this change? I heard perhaps a radiator flush may be a good idea and if do oem fluid would be essential i presume?

Swapped the battery out in Nov, 25 with a bj’s battery that turned out yo be inferior to the oem one. Gave warranty so planning to exchange it ot possibly return. Had it checked at autozone and it seems it doesn't recharge to full spec snd dont want a problem for when i need to use my cx9.

 

[sm1ke]

Good day to all and blessings...

I'm curious as my cx9 is approaching 45k miles. I hardly use it and just completed inspection where i only put 1,867 miles from my last inspection last year, lol. I try to run it every 2 days since we had a bad winter thus far in my region. Mine is asking me to do an oil change on her which i dont think needs one but will just do so i guess to help keep all fresh.

Wanted to ask what other fluids could be due or recommended to change at this change? I heard perhaps a radiator flush may be a good idea and if do oem fluid would be essential i presume?

Swapped the battery out in Nov, 25 with a bj’s battery that turned out yo be inferior to the oem one. Gave warranty so planning to exchange it ot possibly return. Had it checked at autozone and it seems it doesn't recharge to full spec snd dont want a problem for when i need to use my cx9.

I think a coolant flush would be a good preventative measure. There was a TSB for plugged heater cores in some models up to 2019 MY, when Mazda switched the formula from 50/50 to 55/45 and changed the FL22 formulation to include more or better corrosion inhibitors. I would highly recommend OEM FL22 for that reason.

For ATF and transfer case/rear diff, I've read that some will do their first at 50k and then every 30-40k after that. I personally did my ATF and diff oil at 72.5k kms (45k mi) and I'll do both again at 120k kms (74.5k mi). I used OEM fluid for both as well.

 

[Hhova29]

I think a coolant flush would be a good preventative measure. There was a TSB for plugged heater cores in some models up to 2019 MY, when Mazda switched the formula from 50/50 to 55/45 and changed the FL22 formulation to include more or better corrosion inhibitors. I would highly recommend OEM FL22 for that reason.

For ATF and transfer case/rear diff, I've read that some will do their first at 50k and then every 30-40k after that. I personally did my ATF and diff oil at 72.5k kms (45k mi) and I'll do both again at 120k kms (74.5k mi). I used OEM fluid for both as well.

Thanks for much. I’ll definitely plan on getting the fl22 fluid then for the radiator flush. Prob try to order the fluids online from a Mazda dealer because my local dealer is more than expensive with parts and pricing. How many gallons did you use? I figure I would be ok with 2 bottles of the fl22?

As for the atf and transfer case fluid I’ll definitely look into those fluids also but outside my dealer.
Would ultimately have to source an alternate declarer to do the job as that would be out of my realm of handy if you will, lol.

How is your holding up? Still have your nice wheels I hope

 

[sm1ke]

Thanks for much. I’ll definitely plan on getting the fl22 fluid then for the radiator flush. Prob try to order the fluids online from a Mazda dealer because my local dealer is more than expensive with parts and pricing. How many gallons did you use? I figure I would be ok with 2 bottles of the fl22?

As for the atf and transfer case fluid I’ll definitely look into those fluids also but outside my dealer.
Would ultimately have to source an alternate declarer to do the job as that would be out of my realm of handy if you will, lol.

How is your holding up? Still have your nice wheels I hope

So I haven't done a coolant flush before, and I don't know how much fluid you'd need. I think the total capacity is listed somewhere in the Owner's Manual. And ATF and rear diff procedure is not specific or unique, so any reputable 3rd part shop should be able to handle it.

I did trade in my 2018 late last year to get a 2022 CX-9 Kuro Edition. My wife wanted the captain's chairs and I really like the 360 camera and red seats. We just stopped at a dealer to see the red in person and they ended up offering a great price if we traded in, so we just went for it.

I do still have the wheels, intake, and JB4, and transferred everything over. I'll be putting the wheels on this summer but I don't know if I'll be lowering the car again, may just leave it as is. Who knows lol

 

[sm1ke]

I think it's probably time for me to change my wiper blade rubber lol. Buying new inserts and installing them after work today.

 

[sm1ke]

I bought and installed a new set of rubber inserts for the windshield wipers. Front driver and passenger from the dealer ($14.49 CDN each! They used to be like $7 or $8). I got the rear insert from a guy on Marketplace a couple of weeks ago. New wiper blade insert for the passenger side and the rear wiper installed. Driver's side is still good so I'm keeping the refill as a backup.