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I use this one Mazda (PE01-14-302A) Oil Filter Cartridge https://a.co/d/09YgD6ui

Every three years.

Given the frigid temps of 10-20 degrees in the morning, I’m thinking of switching back to 0w-20. Anyone else? Can’t recall Delaware being so cold, but here we are, lows around 10 this week and next.

What year is your car and what is the correct part number you used?

It’s the fan to cool the headlights.

42k on my rears 18 sport. Fronts still ok.

Always!

I bought some decent ones off eBay. Have had them on a few years now, hold up well, nice and thick, perfect fit. I think the floor mats were around $80 and rear trunk about $40. I bought two sets for my 18 and 19.

I use this, perfect fit. Hand tighten, then maybe 1/4-1/2 turn. CTA Tools A255 Cap-Type Oil Filter Wrench - 65/67mm x 14 Flute - Professional Grade, Black Finish, Precision-Stamped, Deep-Reach, 3/8-Inch Drive, Oil Filter Wrench https://a.co/d/jjzqiTx

I think if the brake pads are too loose in the brackets you’ll get this sound. Did you compare the pads to the ones you removed?

$9.99. I change it out every 15k miles. A-Premium Engine Air Filter Compatible with Mazda Vehicles - 3 (2012-2018), 3 Sport (2012-2018), 6 (2014-2021), CX-5 (2013-2023) - L4 2.0L 2.5L - Naturally Aspirated Only https://a.co/d/a7A61mx

I have disabled it on my 2019 Honda pilot, but I’m not aware of being able to do it on a Mazda. I purchased an aftermarket device that does it. Hondas with CD are notirious for shudder at highway speeds when the cylinders deactivate, failed torque converters and uneven cylinder wear/buildup...

Until you do. Mazda says the fluid is lifetime, but doesn’t define what lifetime means. It’s good practice to drain and fill it every 30k. It’s easy to do and not expensive. If you plan on keeping the car a long time, I’d do it. Just do do a drain and fill, filter not really necessary.

Maybe it’s your Bluetooth module? Not sure if that is tied into the sound system. These were notorious for draining batteries in certain acuras.

4.4a is a huge draw, that can’t be right. Do you mean 44ma? Have you tried pulling fuses yet?