Recent content by alekii_405

Chiming in to report that mine was also low by around .75 qts (estimated 122F temperature) so I agree that you can't just put back what came out. I decided to use Castrol Synthetic Transmax ATF based on this thread, given I had some laying around. At 80 k miles, it's a night and day difference...

As a fellow hobbyist woodworker, stockpiling on neighborhood free lumber can get hugely addictive, but it is always a solid thing. Looks like a good haul, hardwood perhaps?

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but my issue has come back. Quick refresher, I opened this thread almost 3 yrs ago when my original screen started cracking. I got it replaced for free out of warranty. The new issue is with the replacement screen. However, Mazda issued a warranty extension...

I'll take a stab at this. I don't think the complaints are on the medium or process that Mazda has used to release it, but the overall lack of detail. They teased the heck out of it last year, which is OK, then made promo vids- also OK, but then shipped the car for review at some clandestine...

Overall kinda "meh" release process. Performance numbers seem just a tad lower than I'd hoped. Not a huge fan of the rear hatch either. The biggest issue for me is the all electric range, currently projected by some to be 21 mi...if so, that seems low. At the original 37mi estimate, it would've...

@sm1ke and @PhillyMike I hope they get to this and make a PCA for it across the board, it's crappy how Mazda has dragged their feet on the 2018s when it's clear the issue is widespread. I am not sure if it's been posted but I also came across this digitizer replacement tutorial that might be of...

Wasn't expecting this to blow up but happy to see it's helped folks. For those being charged deductibles, at the very least I'd request future firmware and / maps updates to be included as a goodwill gesture. I've also had good luck using prior service history with the dealer as a basis for...

HP numbers seem close to what I thought @ ~375+ based on the competition's figures. IMO, Mazda is probably limiting the variants for their powertrains to avoid proliferation and by extension limit R&D, Warranty, overhead and certification cost...etc. but still meet mass market sweet spot.

Since the CX-90 PHEV shares the same architecture at as the 60, I think it'll likely have a refined version of our turbo 2.5s, whereas the CX-60 PHEV can get by with a N/A. It was clear from talking to Mazda a few years ago that the CX-9 engine rating was perceived as having low power for the N...

I'd wager it'd somewhere around ~350hp +/-20 depending on the motor rating. I was really hoping they'd announce this thing earlier than Jan. I was really looking to get into a PHEV, but while I prefer Mazda, the Jeep GC 4xe makes a compelling offer. Wonder what pricing looks like for it and...

@youri @Silly Wabbit the fuel system procedure they describe seems a little more involved than just adding a bottle of Techron. It sounds like they hook up the vehicle to some system that runs cleaner through it and purges deposit. Perhaps a more mechanized Seafoam? 🤷‍♂️ I was definitely...

My dealer multipoint inspection showed a clean bill of health at ~56k. Still on original brakes. They recommended a brake fluid flush and a fuel system cleaner (anyone done this and care to provide feedback?) The service manager seemed surprised about the coolant issue and said he hadn't...

There just doesn't seem to be a good definition of the coolant consumption spec, unlike what you see with oil. However, given my mileage and proximity to powertrain warranty running out, I decided to make an appointment with the dealer later this week. Though I've been doing my own maintenance...

Just crossed over 55k on my 2017, so probably close to where I'd see issues. Coolant level is 1/2" below "low". Hoping it's normal consumption, but I'll top off and assess closely. Cracked heads are not unusual for first gen programs running higher compression/ PCPs. I wish there were more...