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Road Trip-Central Florida to New Jersey and Back. Two adults and 2 kids and gear for a long weekend. Total (without factoring the final leg of fill and miles) was 1979 miles and 67.3 gallons. Final tank looks consistent with others for this trip with ~200 miles for half tank. MPG average =...

Well, I plan on doing the trans filter and fluid flush, but (I hate to ask) what is the fluid capacity of the trans?

Thanks for the feedback. I haven't heard anyone saying to stay away from Synthetic for the engine oil, and it seems that Monroe and KYB shocks are the way to go. I'll probably run Mobil1 Synthetic in it, and Monroe for the shocks. I've had good luck with those in the past on other vehicles...

I can't speak too much on the actual application relating to the Mazda 5 as I just got one a week ago, but I have a SportRack cargo box. I think it is the equivalent of the Vista XL which is about 18 cubic feet. I have fit a double stroller/travel system in there with plenty of room for beach...

It is not upside down, just taken from the Australian perspective.

Good Day Everyone! I have wanted to get a Mazda 5 for quite a while now. With a family, I thought it would be the perfect rig for us, but when I needed one, couldn't find one in my budget. Ended up with a Ford Windstar, not a bad machine, but never good. Anyway, the old van was letting me...