Recent content by clownshoes2

FWIW, I used to twist wrenches years ago (thought I wanted to be a mechanic) at a Mazda dealer circa 1999-2001. All the mechanics back then told me that the smaller, higher reving 4 cylinders all run hot/hotter and higher octane gas helps.

He said what he said. He said what he said. When he was saying it, he was sounding like a mental person explaining a conspiracy theory. I need a new mechanic.

I had a mechanic tell me that higher octane fuels can burn holes in your pistons, plus a whole other myriad of problems. They do great work for me, but this line of thinking is absurd. I've been running 91-93 through my vehicles for years with no problems.

Goody: "If they're Italian, they're fast" Migwan: "Is that racist?" Nat: "Probably"

I work in engineering and tinting in glass is different than a traditional tint. The tint in the glass refers to the colouring. You can get green, blue, black, or anything else the manufacturer offers.

Anyone in Canada manage to get this done. My 2017 has it now.

Got it! I will try later today with some lights and sunlight.

Does anyone know how to take a better picture with an iphone 16? Is there a different mode? Do I need more lighting?

So far so good for the G-Power plugs (knock on wood). It was what the part supplier recommended as a direct replacement. We have had some rainy days and the truck runs great.

Yes, the truck had a bit of a stutter during initial acceleration and that is totally gone now.

Highway is about 8.5, city is about 9.1

This is 205k kms.

The mechanic forgot to fill the container. They put in Gpower NGK plugs. Please hold your comments. I know I should have got the other iridium ones, but I'm not going to argue. God forbid something happens and my motor blows up, they have an angle to get out of...whatever. Anyways, took the...

Next Tuesday I'm taking the CX-5 in for an Oil Change, Spark Plug replacement, and tire rotation. I have my Blackstone Oil Sample kit ready to take a sample. The sample is going to be awful. Multiple top ups, multiple oil additives, overdue oil change. Should be fun. Also, the vehicle has 205k...