Recent content by jack1010

To be honest, I don't understand what "play" means here. I am assuming that the play is not desirable. Is there a way to tell while driving whether there is play in LCA ball joints or not? Like while turning or going over potholes. The only unusual noise that I have noticed recently is that...

Thanks all for your inputs. In particular, appreciate yrwei52 and Snorting2.5 for their thoughts on LCA. Repair quote is from a local repair shop and LCA (right and left) is the most expensive item on the list. I will get a second quote from other shop and see if it is any better Any...

Thanks. 1. Spark plugs were not replaced at 75k. 2. Fuel/ air induction service looks like cleaning deposits in the fuel spray pattern that improves fuel economy 3. Control arms (left and right) are about $ 1,200 in total. See pic below - apparently they are worn out. Not sure if it is bad...

Hi, my 2014 CX-5 touring is hitting 100k and I went to a local car repair shop to get an idea what 100k service items need to be done and at what cost. The car runs fine so far with 28 MPG (with mixed driving) and we have done regular oil changes and as needed battery replacement, brake pad...

Hi, I am new to the forum. I yesterday bought a certified pre-owned (CPO) 2014 CX-5 Touring with 40k miles. This is my first Mazda and so far, I have good fun with this car. The dealer sold me an extended warranty (Comprehensive) from Zurich for $1.6k covering 8 years/100k from date of 1st...