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    2013 Mazda5 Sport…Port or direct injection?

    Here is the oil analysis - what do u guys make out of it:
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    Tire ideas in today's market? Deals?

    I might need all 4 tires soon. I do not see many B3G1 offer anymore - even if there is, it is for highly priced tires. The tires seems to be Walmart tires from prior owner - it did 20k and still going - perhaps it doesn't wear much. So if there is a deal, its time to change. Is Walmart is a...
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    Color of Mobil 1 after 5k?

    What is the color of Mobil 1 after 5k? I collected sample - wondering about sending it to the lab. It has 108k.
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    Backup camera wiring and GPS question (2015 Mazda3 LX iSport)

    I am considering buying a 2015 LX iSport Mazda 3. It does not have a backup camera right now. Is this true that it can be easily connected so that the camera appears on the center display? How easy is to wire it up - is it already wired to hook a camera? If I get the SD card with the Maps...
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    What have you done to your Mazda5 today?

    Turn MZ5 into a hybrid - cool idea: https://www.revr.tech/
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    2013 Mazda5 Sport…Port or direct injection?

    2013 Sport I am wondering if this car use port or direct injection? Having used it entirely on freeway, lately my partner drives it - more like 12miles x 5 days/week - then I try to take it once a month on a freeway. I only use Mobil 1 - how often I should change the oil - I buy parts and...
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    Better features on the Mazda5 in UK?

    https://youtu.be/HYUT908wSuE On the 2nd row, there is a middle seat! Sliding doors are remote operated!
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    Grounding Throttle body?

    Saw a Youtube where someone grounds Throttle body and notice improvement in engine response! He tried it on Mz3 Any truth?
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    Induction service?

    Have you guys done the induction service by yourself? Any videos specific to 2nd gen? I would like to know how to bypass the MASS airflow sensor and where to spray? I do not have the fancy device that shop use - I need to manually spray it. Other than PS fluid, and air filter, I took the car...
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    Mazda5 ATF Recommendations...Fluid, cooler, filter?

    Thanks all and specially @theblooms I used to do drain and fill every 2 yrs on my Integra but here I need to remove the splash guard - mean I need to go under the car a lot! Dealer gave me a good price - receipt shows they removed 3 qts at 5year mark! I found this method - someone had his...
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    Best tire for low usage - 3k/year?

    After the kerb incident and motocraft tire from previous owner explodes, I have become more caution on the brand. How good is General Altimax RT43 This is right after on Consumer reports.
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    Mazda TSB regarding Mazda5 ATF vs "universal" fluid: Don't do it!

    There is also a letter released by Valvoline saying theirs is a replacement. Have you noticed any difference between Mazda fluid and the Valvoline fluid (Merc V?)? I used this Valvoline fluid for PS - it has a strong smell. I never had the chance to smell Mazda fluid! Asked the dealer while...
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    Best tire for low usage - 3k/year?

    Wondering recommendations on good deals for a decent set 4 tires? Perhaps there will be sale soon, Black Friday or ....?
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    Mazda TSB regarding Mazda5 ATF vs "universal" fluid: Don't do it!

    - Do u have to remove the Splash guard completely? Jack it up too? - Tranny filter is inside the pan right?
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