Recent content by hw4ng3r

Slightly off topic (and tech is not what it is today), but my parents had a 1991 Ford Taurus that I took over when I got my license and the transmission went at just under 200k km. Fluid was never replaced prior to the failure.

That kit is just the wiring harness to a 4 flat right? I used Curt 57672 to go from 4-flat to 7-way round + 4-flat . No splicing of wires necessary. Will need to run the wires to the engine compartment and into cabin though. Or if you don't need a 7-way and 4-flat, Curt 57184. Or do you...

I just changed mine at 30k miles. It's also a 2022 CX-9.

Looks like my local Mazda Dealership (Toronto, Canada) that I frequent has started "recommending" an AWD service (rear differential and power transfer unit fluids drain and fill) at 48,000 km. FYI on what this dealership service dept is charging in CAD: Rear Diff & Transfer Case Drain and...

Well at least it was covered under your current powertrain warranty and hopefully the updated parts do not have the issue going forward!

I know of one Reddit post of a 2021 CX9 (approximately 35k miles) with this issue. This could be a one off though. I don't want to scare you into not buying one, I just want you to have all of the facts before you make a decision. I believe for the money, this is by far the best 3-row out there.

There is one case that I came across on Reddit of a 2021 CX9. I have a '22 with no issues, but only 31,000 miles. Only thing I noticed is that minuscule leak at the oil control valve.

You mention rebuilt; do you know work was exactly done? If the cylinder head wasn't rebuilt according to the TSB, some think it's not a question of if, but a question of when it will crack.

Well this doesn't look too good. 2021 CX9 Cracked Cylinder Head

Yea I saw that. I hate creating waste if I can avoid it, but it's still too much of a hassle for most people.

I'm due for a replacement too. Mazda OEM in Canada looks to be like you said, ~$40 CAD. I see Amazon has a 3-pack (not OEM) for $28, but Amazon is so hit and miss. The K&N runs $45 USD, but since it's washable, could save a few bucks in the long run. I'll have to try to do more digging.

Thoughts on K&N cabin filter? Anyone else know/hear anything about them?

Oddly enough, last time I was at my dealership (42,000 km), they actually recommended an ATF drain/fill.

Oh man. Sorry about the car. This from probably one of the most meticulous owners on the forum (what I perceive anyways, not that I know too many here lol). Now I'm gonna make sure to keep on top of my fluids, I'm at ~46,000 km.

Are you reporting round trip numbers there? And don't forget, Peg to Cowtown is an elevation change of almost 3000 ft (just not sure how steep, if at all, any of the stretches of that is since I've never driven it). Best I've ever recorded is 25 mpg @ 90 km/h on cruise for a stretch of 550 km...