Recent content by Jmaz

The guy at the parts store (always a source of trusted professional wisdom ---sarc) was half right in the sense that there's sufficient grease if the pins pop out and aren't binding. But the other half is that the air still needs to be burped out by lifting the edge of the accordion boot. You do...

The threaded hole in the rotor typically takes a M8-1.25 bolt (8mm diameter with 1.25mm thread pitch)to act as a "jack screw" to loosen the rotor.

Are you planning on replacing the ball joints only (they press in) or the control arm which comes with LBJ and new bushings. Can't imagine you would leave the old bushings in. Anyway, if doing the LCA, have you seen the threads detailing members experiences or should I say ordeals. You would be...

The OP might consider visiting an auto parts store with the intended filter and purchase a decent Lisle brand cup wrench. The cheap Walmart dual size (ex: 65-67) are lighter gauge metal and don't grip the filter as deep and slip. Also, Lisle makes an expandable wrench to grip hard to remove...

I don't know the OEM suppliers for Mazda. But after replacing the lower control arms with OEM Mazda I went aftermarket with Sankei555 for the tie rod ends and radiator cap and CTR for front stabilizer bar bushings (which had the Mazda p/n and latest revision molded right in--- makes ya wonder)...

After using Mobil 1 and Fram Ultra oil filters, I've settled on Purolator ONE. High filtration efficiency and semi synthetic filter media. Available locally for $7.49 each. The Purolator BOSS is around $ 12.99 IIRC.

As mentioned above there are many threads dealing with transmission service. Here's my thoughts for dealing with this in the here and now. More can be done later. 1) never heard of a "service kit" . Put that on the back burner for now. 2) Not necessary to drop pan and change filter at this...

I just posted it because I came across it and it looked interesting. There's always other filter tests out there with probably different and conflicting results. Rather than overthink it, to maintain consistency since new, my CX-5 will get an OEM Mazda filter which was just ordered.

Thanks. I just looked them up (Toyota and Mazda of North Miami) both have the same dealer principal so it looks legit. I think that just ended my search. It's only a few bucks more than I paid for my last one over 3 years ago. Thanks again.

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/brand-ranks-air-filter-test.388431/

How much is shipping unless meeting minimum dollar amount order for free shipping. Adding in shipping may meet or exceed local dealer price. The shipping charge has kept me from ordering from an online Mazda dealer since I don't need any other parts.

I change at 20,000 miles with a Mazda filter (not Mazda's budget MV line if they offer an air filter) .

Wish I could tell you. I run OEM Mazda filters. I would NOT go ebay unless a bona-fide Mazda dealer ebay store. About 6 months ago I bought one from a third party (yea, I know) for~ $25 and although the box label etc looked like it really (I mean really) could be genuine, once received, it was a...

A throttle body cleaning, can of injector cleaner in the gas tank and maybe a transmission reset after those. Has there been a change in gasoline quality (budget gas stations). Maybe gas up with 89 octane if running 87. All relatively simple things. Have the spark plugs ever been changed...

Like I said, it's a crapshoot. You may get a good part or not. As far as I know, the Gates power transmission belts for heavy machinery are still good. I gave up on Gates (car) serpentine belts years ago when new belts only lasted 2-3 years before really drying out and cracking. Not a hot...