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    New CX-5 Owner - AWD question

    Michelin Defender II's on my 2017 CX-5 and I can get it to cut loose. Similar to the above, you gotta hammer it a bit in order get the rear end to come out.
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    A reminder to run Top Tier fuel and avoid cheap gas

    I really like Sherwood. He is super thorough. What gets me about some of his videos is he leaves out massive critical information that could shed light on the problem. For example: In this video he says that he doesn't know where the guy gets gas. Ummm, isn't this a critical piece of...
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    A reminder to run Top Tier fuel and avoid cheap gas

    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.
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    A reminder to run Top Tier fuel and avoid cheap gas

    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.
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    A reminder to run Top Tier fuel and avoid cheap gas

    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.
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    Do you Believe in the Italian Tune-up?

    Goody: "If they're Italian, they're fast" Migwan: "Is that racist?" Nat: "Probably"
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    Still getting multiple answers about window glass

    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.
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    Ghost Touch screen replacement at dealer - anyone get charged?

    Anyone in Canada manage to get this done. My 2017 has it now.
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    Upcoming CX-5 Service

    Got it! I will try later today with some lights and sunlight.
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    Upcoming CX-5 Service

    Does anyone know how to take a better picture with an iphone 16? Is there a different mode? Do I need more lighting?
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    Upcoming CX-5 Service

    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.
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    Upcoming CX-5 Service

    Yes, the truck had a bit of a stutter during initial acceleration and that is totally gone now.
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    Upcoming CX-5 Service

    Highway is about 8.5, city is about 9.1
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    Upcoming CX-5 Service

    This is 205k kms.
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