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minnesotaart replied to the thread 2021 CX-5 GT NA: ATF, Rear differential and Transfer case fluid drain and fillThat's a pretty great deal on the Mazda ATF fluid! -
minnesotaart replied to the thread Replacing rear wiperYup!
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minnesotaart replied to the thread Shifting in cold weatherMinnesota here. We were -21F the other morning and have been well below 0F for a number of days now. Yes, it is a bit sluggish and...
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minnesotaart replied to the thread Does size matter?I always go with OEM. As someone pointed out to me many, many years ago, if you have an engine failure due to an oil filter failure, who...
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minnesotaart replied to the thread Orange Mazda engine warning lightStart with the battery. Many issues are caused by a low, dead or dying battery. The code refers to a low voltage signal, but that could...
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minnesotaart replied to the thread HomeStink, er Homelink IssuesOne time my opener wouldn't respond. It turned out that I had LED bulbs installed close to the opener and it wouldn't work if those...
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minnesotaart replied to the thread Any tips for changing spark plugs?Ditto
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I have the same socket. I like that it has the springs to grip the plug and no rubber insert to fall out.
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minnesotaart reacted to Kedis82ZE8's post in the thread Any tips for changing spark plugs? with
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I used this socket https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MXJ3X7P/ -
Mazda's torque spec for the spark plugs is 15—20 N·m {1.6—2.0 kgf·m, 12—14 ft·lbf}. That assumes no anti-seize or other lube on the...
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Yea I wouldn't bother to change at 57k mile just yet
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The plugs should last 75,000, not 57,000. They probably last much longer than that as the tip is iridium and the ground is platinum.
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100% agree. Anti-seize could also add electrical resistance since the plug is grounded to the head though the threads.
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When changing my plugs, I didn't use anti-seize, but did use grease on the boots.
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Ditto.
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