Recent content by GiddyGoanna

Wholly agree, it's just inviting a thief to break into the car. Also (call me old fashioned), I don't care for digital speedometers, much prefer analogue speedo and tacho.

I also wanted stormy blue mica with sand interior. Having just sold a midnight blue car, I knew how hard dark colours are to keep clean. The Stormy blue mica only looked brilliant in direct sunlight for me. Went to a motor show which had CX5 in Stormy blue/sand. Interior had become very soiled...

Consider my use of the term "jaw dropping" as relative to what I have posted, MikeM. I stated that I am fairly gentle with throttle application, this can be seen in my average fuel consumption of 6.3 litres/100km. I drive with smoothness and efficiency in mind, thus the acceleration (for a...

G'day Happy Chappy, When buying wife's car, dealer insisted we drove petrol then diesel in that order. Wife only wanted auto transmission. 2 litre petrol jumped up and down gears searching for either power or economy, consequently we chose the diesel. Apart from oil rising issue that was fixed...

Have you considered a remedial comprehension class xtrailman? That's just the ticket for you. Then come back and have some logical discussions on this forum. You'd be helping everybody here. Over and out, Giddy.

I didn't do my own oil change ausy, was just preparing for when I will, outside of the warranty period. I did have to travel back to dealer after 10000km service because they hadn't reset due to having a broken MMDS cord. Thanks for the info on what oil to use (other than Mazda branded). Will go...

I'm not as patient as MikeM so I'll be explicit for you xtrailman. No one is trying to convince you that your preference for diesel is wrong. No one has a problem with your choice. What MikeM tried to point out to you, is that it is arrogant or presumptuous to assume that everyone will or...

What is the condition of your frequently traversed roads? Here in rural Australia, the road conditions often approach 3rd world status, especially after a deluge of rain. Lumpy bumpy roads = CX5, otherwise choose the 6 for handling. The 6 has a very sensible 55 series profile tyre on the base...

MikeM has accepted long ago that your preferences aren't his xtrailman. He has been very patient and courteous with you in his replies. Not merely repeating himself as you claim. The point you are missing is that YOU have to seriously accept that YOUR preferences shouldn't be EVERYONE ELSE'S...

Try this http://www.rx8club.com/attachments/general-automotive-49/191245d1356056747-mazda-diesel-skyactiv-engine-oil-level-issues-help-here-diesel-reset-pdf I made an attempt with my diesel CX5, but without success.

Thanks for putting this out there Applauso, I was going mad having to check the oil level every 1000km (diesel). Especially considering it took me about ten dips to get a confident read. Using your prescribed method, gives an obvious reading every time. Much appreciated.

Hopefully insurance premiums will drop once this tech is mandated. It's staggering, number of young newly licensed drivers I have seen drive into the rear of vehicles parked at the kerbside. Not the result of talking on mobile phones (that would be too costly) but typing and reading texts on the...

I had a conversation today with Mazda service employee when booking in for SW update and new dipstick. I had them remove 600ml oil from first service fill (down to 4.5L from standard 5.1L). Mazda have now informed service depts to subtract 200ml of oil from standard fill (bang on your 4.9L...

Car was delivered with 44PSI on 17" rims. Ride felt too busy and brittle for a SUV. 40PSI still to lively, settled on 38PSI (hot reading, so probably equates to 34PSI cold) Tyre placard in door jamb states 33PSI for normal running, 38 front & 41 rear for high loads.

Yeah, Mazda are using the rest of the world as guinea pigs to sort out this issue. They know that litigious Americans would not stand for it. Your lemon laws would send them broke, so test it in the small markets before fixing and releasing it to the large market! Just sayin'.