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  1. J

    Down to 3 tire options. Opinions Appreciated!

    I have 5K miles on them and have not noticed any difference either way on MPG. The ride is good, even better in the snow.
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    2.5 NA Cracked Cylinder Head with Oil leaking...How common is this?

    No need, you'll smell the burning oil first then see it on the floor.
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    2.5 NA Cracked Cylinder Head with Oil leaking...How common is this?

    Or could be a structure that helps with casting the part. Usually a cosmetic defect like that would be rejected unless it is on a side that is hidden from view. Assuming it is a cosmetic defect and other tests for the part been passed.
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    2.5 NA Cracked Cylinder Head with Oil leaking...How common is this?

    I'm not familiar with the back of the engine, maybe you know what he is pointing to. Yes, I feel sorry for people that weren't covered. I looked up the price just for the cylinder head. it is $ 1.1K https://www.dropbox.com/s/7ltpk7bo9giz8ue/DCC07C43-E23A-483E-97CA-6D66F1C46E8A.mp4?dl=0
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    2.5 NA Cracked Cylinder Head with Oil leaking...How common is this?

    It was somewhere in the back. It wasn't specific. I smell burning oil for about a week, but I could not find the source. I never had a car with engine issues. A cracked head was the last thing I would consider. then one day there were lots of oil on the garage floor. no light came on. I thought...
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    2.5 NA Cracked Cylinder Head with Oil leaking...How common is this?

    Regular 2.5, Touring. I finally got it back today. It took them 2 weeks to get it fixed. They did offer me a loaner. Yes, the guy at the service desk said repairs would have not been covered if the car was over 60K miles.
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    2.5 NA Cracked Cylinder Head with Oil leaking...How common is this?

    My cracked head was also in the back of the engine. My 2019 cx-5 engine has 58K on it. I wonder if the repairs would still be covered if the issue happened after 60K?
  9. J

    Wireless CarPlay Adapter...Anyone try CarPlay2Air?

    It works with the right firmware for the dongle. I have been using 2.0 version for over a year. But some people are having issues with the latest Mazda firmware. https://mazdas247.com/forum/t/wireless-adapter-for-carplay.123873233/#post-6717190
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    74.00.200 Has Wireless Apple CarPlay

    The current firmware fixed any earlier issue. I been using it for over a month. It is seamless. Order from amazon, easy return if it doesnt work out.
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    74.00.200 Has Wireless Apple CarPlay

    You can. https://www.mazdas247.com/forum/index.php?threads/wireless-adapter-for-carplay.123873233/
  12. J

    CX-5 Android Auto / Apple CarPlay

    I have HomeKit set up to turn on my indoor lights and open the garage door when I'm within a house length from my home.
  13. J

    Wireless Adapter for Carplay

    It's been a week. Any incompatibility should pop up by now.
  14. J

    Wireless Adapter for Carplay

    Not much more to post. it works. If anyone wants to have wireless CarPlay without upgrading the head unit. :)
  15. J

    Wireless Adapter for Carplay

    It has been 3 days and it worked without issue. All the apps I used worked. Just make sure to use firmware 2021.1.28 or newer on the dongle.
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    Wireless Adapter for Carplay

    Need to buy an adaptor, if you don't have a wireless CarPlay unit. The firmware is for the wireless adaptor. They could not get it to work in the Mazda until now. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0897P7XYC/?tag=m20b7-20
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    Wireless Adapter for Carplay

    The latest firmware seems to fixed issues with Mazda. I'll report back after a drive or 2. It is kind of strange to see CarPlay on the screen and the phone is still in my pocket.
  18. J

    Recommendation for car ramps?

    I have a fumoto. I can change oil and filter without a ramp or jack..
  19. J

    0W20 for 2020 CX-5 GTR?

    Unless you watch them. Assuming their fill hoses are labeled correctly. there is no guaranty the oil grade on your invoice will matches what they put in.
  20. J

    Idemitsu Moly Oil Alert

    Cheap if your local store has them. https://slickdeals.net/f/14568830-idemitsu-0w20-and-5w30-full-synthetic-motor-oil-in-5-quart-jugs-5-at-autozone-ymmv?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SlickdealsnetForums-9+%28Hot+Deals+-+Slickdeals+Forums%29
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