Recent content by jbsims

2010 2.4l gas. I replaced the HVAC Resistor (1712804) located in the passenger footwell and all is well.

Anyone know the difference between these two relays? They both say "F. BLOWER RELAY". If I take the lower right one out my heat/AC front cabin fan cuts out. I can't tell what the upper left one does. Any ideas?

K&N filter off 2010 Mazda5. Fits many models, see here. I just never got in the habit of cleaning it like I thought I would. Went back to paper. Includes partial bottle of cleaner and oil. $40 Paypaled to me gets it. That's with me paying USPS priority mail shipping.

I finally got around to installing these parts. Spark plugs were easy, all came gapped just right (1.25―1.35 mm (0.049―0.053 in)). I'm glad I did the belts, they were pretty worn on the inside. The tensioner pulley was a little rattle-y too. I was disappointed in the ACDELCO (1540486 (15-40486))...

I need one of these...headlight seal

I agree. I couldn't be too choosy with brands because I was ordering a lot of other stuff from Rock Auto and was trying to save on shipping. I had to order based on shipping origin, not brand. I don't know if Mazda sells the pulley or not. I wouldn't be surprised; they sell wiper blade refills...

Thanks @dougsey. I stumbled across this video, which I found helpful. I ended up ordering the two belts and a new tensioner pulley but not the tensioner. Seems like the tensioner is the most expensive part. I skipped the kits because they all included the tensioner. Also I skipped the install...