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Interesting article from RockAuto newsletter here on why you should (maybe) not diverge from the recommended oil viscosity...

I just disabled the auto folding on my CX-50. I normally don't need it, and can fold them manually on the few occasions I do.

I reused the factory socket, and made my own adapter. See: Aftermarket head unit instead?

Not sure I understand? Premium gas will also contain alcohol (unless you specifically get a gas that is advertised as zero alcohol, but that's not available at most gas stations).

Did you turn the volume up on the phone?

Here's the manual section for removing the door panel. You can then check if (likely) something is disconnected from the handle.

When you ask something like this, you need to provide details on year (and possibly trim)

I think he meant he wasn't buying the dealer's story, not yours.

"Inspect" means "check level". Your car is only 3 years old and 40K, your brake fluid should be fine for a couple more years,

Sure! It could be "just one of those things" and clearing the codes makes it go away and never come back. If not, you're no worse off.

Not 100% sure about this, but worth a try... just adjust the volume on your phone while using the assistant. That should work, and is probably easiest.

I would call and ask the cost at the indie mechanic. You might find it's not much cheaper than the dealer (mine does all the things you want as a matter of course, incl an inspection video). Of course, if you don't like or trust your dealer, then ignore this :)

Well, in an (admittedly small sample) case of my cars, the one in our 2014 CX-5 broke, folded the wheel, and popped the drive shaft CV joint. Fortunately for us, it happened while moving the car in our driveway. (See the thread I linked above.)

The bushings/balljoints are not available or replaceable separately. And if the LCAs are not replaced, you can have your wheel(s) collapse while you're driving. Not a good idea. HOWEVER, you will usually get some advanced notice from them clunking before they fail spectacularly. Also, the...

AFAIK, it's just for 3 years, then you have to subscribe. (That's what I was told, anyway)