Recent content by Jmaz

How should we know. I mean ,really, is something this trivial even worth taking up the bandwidth to post and expecting answers.

Was it an actual leak or just seepage that develops given enough time. Did you actually see it beforehand and where was it located? With normal seepage that really isn't much more than a smudge that can be wiped off and takes a long time to reappear, some dealers will call it a leak and quote a...

Good writeup! Handy info to know. Thanks for posting. Do you think it would be possible to loosen the stud/sleeve (after rubber removal) with a pipe wrench. Also, maybe the possibility of using a "twist" socket on the end of the stud and an impact wrench. Would appreciate your thoughts on these...

Are they even available separately as a genuine Mazda part?

Check to see if the valve "core" inside the valve stem is screwed in tight. In fact check them all. Air can still leak out even if the little cap is on the valve stem.

It's best to use OEM factory sensors (MAF, IAT,O2,ECT, etc). Although more expensive, the aftermarket sensors can be a crapshoot. I'd hate to have a defective cheap sensor not alert me to an engine overheat or cause other problems. Source them cheaper online from a Mazda dealer. Mazda's are...

If it ain't broke ..............

I'll second all of the above recommendations for the Walmart Everstart Maxx. Much better price for a lead-acid than the auto parts stores. My Costco won't even remove the old battery and install the one they just sold you. I said to them" what about if some little old lady needs a battery". The...

Three years! One year max for mine and more like 7-8 months. No charcoal versions. Every one I tried restricted the airflow too much. We all do whatever works for us. And yea, you're right. That is nasty. LOL

Engine won't even be warm yet after only a minute after starting. It takes time to warm up hundreds of pounds of metal much less get it to overheat temperature. At that point it wouldn't be water pump related if it ever was. I'd guess sensor or wiring/ electrical connector issue.

How is the "diagnosis" going to proceed further if the OP is afraid to even quickly touch the engine for themselves. Feels like a lot of "wheel spinning" has gone on already. Also feels like we're being led. This thread has gotten ridiculous.

Agree on the lack of a glove box light. Some other annoyances due to Mazda's cost cutting are the lack of window switch button lighting except for the drivers window. Also no courtesy lights on the front floor foot wells or at the bottom of the door panels. The cargo area could have had more...

What country was it built in and I wonder what countries the parts were sourced from. My 2014 CX-5 (like all CX-5's ) was built in Japan with 90% Japanese content parts and has none of the issues you mention. Beyond materials degrading and design issues there's also the build quality/QC aspect...