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    Synthetic Oil, oil change interval

    2016.5 CX-5 AWD 4dr Auto Grand Touring I've been getting dealer oil changes. They were using Castrol and now their own branded oil. I see I have been changing my oil too often. The car will be 5 years in late Oct. of this year. I have 24,000 miles on it. So in the fall it will be about...
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    CX-5 Headlamp bulb replacement / upgrade options?

    Thank you for this info. This will help. I had my cataracts done. I think I have the tech package will have to check. something about LED rings a bell. Not on main roads I will kick in the fog lamps. Good stuff on the color temp.
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    CX-5 Headlamp bulb replacement / upgrade options?

    Greetings all, I have a 2016.5 CX-5 Grand Touring AWD (with only 22,000 miles on it) and find that the headlights are not quite adequate for me in all situations. When I first became aware of halogen or whatever these newer lamps are compared to the old time headlights, they are brighter but...
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    2016.5 CX-5 and Android Auto

    I have a 2016.5 CX-5 and am considering the dealer's upgrade for Android Auto. I have a Samsung Galaxy 8+ I am confused about Android Auto and have never used it. If I get this package installed, is there anyway that I can plan my own trip, my own routing rather than relying on the...
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    Black Trim on CX-5

    I plan on using Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant and am noticing some scratches from the snow brush on the black plastic parts of the side mirror pods. A detailer mentioned that those scratches are there to stay. They aren't bad but I can see them from the driver's seat. I just wonder if Back...
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    leather and vinyl cleaner preservative for CX-5

    Yes. Thanks for that.
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    leather and vinyl cleaner preservative for CX-5

    Greetings, What is the best cleaner for my leather seats steering wheel and other leather parts and also the dashboard and other vinyl parts? Preservative also. I have read good things about 303 Products. What interior parts NOT to touch (like headliner etc) CX-5 Grand Sport 2016.5 TIA-
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    protective film

    just curious and this is to the others that just replied: what color is your car?
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    protective film

    thanks for that!
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    protective film

    just wondering how long that protective film takes to yellow i could tolerate doing fresh film every couple of years wonder if any of these waxes or preservatives have UV protection in them and in that case waxing over the film might retard some yellowing for a while I tell you...
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    protective film

    just wonder if this stuff will peel off in time like that polyglycote stuff did back in the 80s can this stuff be used on mazda's black molding trim as well? nice to do everything all at once. does this stuff chemically interact with the paint (such as like nufinish is supposed to do) or...
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    protective film

    I will look into that - thanks! I know a couple of detailers
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    protective film

    just got my 2016.5 CX-5 GT in WHITE. stressed out because i read product information about protective film, i believe it was referring to the 3M stuff. It warns that the film will turn from clear in time and to be aware for WHTE finishes. I am bummed out. I hoped to use it on the hood and...
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