Recent content by Mazdiod2

I used the procedure to turn off my DRLs, but I intend to wire the fog lights to use as DRLs 'on demand' since Mazda hasn't provided us with that.

The highest priced batteries are usually the AGM (sealed glass mat). They are available from various companies. I don't know that any particular battery company is much better than the others. AGM might have some advantages but all batteries can run down when they sit for a period of time. You...

If the door has been worked on before maybe the clips will be a little easier to pop out.

I think he meant to put "WHAM" :) I seem to remember a more recent thread, and I'm thinking maybe the solution was electrical, but maybe not.

https://mazdas247.com/forum/t/2010-cx-9-cant-open-passenger-front-door-from-inside-or-outside.123881868/

Someone else had this same issue not too long ago. Search and see if you can find the thread.

Mine does this noise for a bit every time I turn off the ignition, even if I hadn't started the engine.

They cost enough, they could afford fresh water. Maybe in the summer in a drought prone area it wouldn't be so bad.

The STB clears my year and model. Part of the 2015 year might be involved. APPLICABLE MODEL(S)NINS 2012-2013 Mazda3 (SKYACTIV 6 M/T) 2014-15 Mazda3 (Japan built 6 MIT) with VINs lower than JM1 BM******276367 (produced before July 1, 2015) 2014-16 Mazda3 (Mexico built 6 MIT) with VINs lower than...

If you NEVER change the fluid eventually you might have rust in the brake lines and cylinders, but it takes years for that to happen. I've heard it's best to change it every two years, but I think your local climate has some influence on how fast brake fluid degrades.

The cylinder head on the 2.5 engines is a different cylinder head than the 2.0L. The 2.5 cylinder head has thinner castings.

I wonder if it's a good idea to change the gear oil?

I picked up some Pennzoil platinum 5w-30. It was hard to find on the shelf because there were so many other grades. Initially I accidently picked up a 5w-20 but I put it back. For some reason Ford always recommends 5w-20, but I've read there's a big recall for GM and the temporary fix is 5w-30...

This might be why keeping my battery on a battery tender helps so much, the battery is chronically undercharged.

Yeah, it seems to me that if the plug fires with a decent spark in the right location at the right time it should give good power. So I doubt any regular person would be able to tell any difference, as long as both types of plugs fit properly and have the proper characteristics. The double fine...