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    Poll 2.5T Coolant Leak/Engine Replacement

    I just went through this myself. I was at 60.5 months and 59,780 miles on my 2017. Noticed a strong coolant smell during a cold start when backing out of the garage. Scheduled an appointment with the selling dealer for diag. They found that coolant was leaking internally into the cylinder...
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    2018 CX-9 Overheating

    I just went through this myself. I was at 60.5 months and 59,780 miles on my 2017. Noticed a strong coolant smell during a cold start when backing out of the garage. Scheduled an appointment with the selling dealer for diag. They found that coolant was leaking internally into the cylinder...
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    Oil Change Due Maintenance Message Can't Be Turned Off - TSB fix???

    Did you already try the procedure below? Press and hold the dashboard illumination knob with the ignition switched OFF, then switch it ON. Keep pressing the dashboard illumination knob for more than 7 seconds. Dashboard illumination knob
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    Just Bought a 2017 GT AWD - Love it but why such bad gas mileage?

    On a trip from Monterey to Sacramento, CA I got 25mpg calculated from gallons/miles driven. Hit some traffic congestion a few times and slowed to a crawl. I was mostly averaging speeds between 70-80 with A/C on. Not broken in yet since it's only got 800 miles. I'm positive without the...
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    CX-9 Signature at rock bottom price - when to buy?

    It included the $1500 Mazda rebate.
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    CX-9 Signature at rock bottom price - when to buy?

    I paid 41,881 + tax and registration fees for a 2017 Signature via truecar in Sacramento, CA Northern Cali and Bay Area would probably be cheaper. Most dealers that participate with truecar and costco have quoted no haggle prices between 41,700 and 42,200. If you spend the time you can...
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