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    Mazda Air Filter - OEM versus Aftermarket

    Did you ever end up using the Purolator air filter? If so, how was the performance of your car?
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    Mazda OEM Parts OES Supplier?

    Who makes the air filters for Mazda? Like for Toyota, they are made by Denso.
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    Looking for credible place to buy Mazda air filters online or ebay

    If anyone needs a Purolator one Air Filter for their 2016 CX-5 and up, Advanced Auto has them on a deep discount. I see it in my area for $5.06. They probably are not as good as the Mazda one's but heavily discounted if anyone uses non-Mazda air filters. Part # A26280...
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    Looking for credible place to buy Mazda air filters online or ebay

    So, the Fram CA11259 or XGA1259 sold by Amazon and Walmart, does anyone have experience using them on their CX-5 2.5 NA engine? Just wondering if performance is equivalent to the Mazda air filter.
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    Looking for credible place to buy Mazda air filters online or ebay

    Here is the Mazda filter on Amazon for $27.50 and free shipping. It's sold by a Toyota Dealership. Pretty sure they own the Mazda dealership as well in that area...
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    Looking for credible place to buy Mazda air filters online or ebay

    I saw a Mazda air filter on Amazon being sold by Toyota of Nort Miami parts department. I believe this dealership also owns a Mazda dealership. So, I might get it from them. What interval do you change your air filters?
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    Looking for credible place to buy Mazda air filters online or ebay

    I called the local Mazda dealer and they are asking $35 for a 2016 CX-5 Mazda air filter. A few years ago I bought it on Amazon when they were like $21. But not sure if these online places are authorized Mazda parts places. Now they are like $27 on Amazon now. On Ebay I find them for as low...
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    AC Fan Blower sometimes not working

    I have the same problem with my 2016 Cx-5 sport with 99,700 miles. The AC refused to blow air even when it was set to the highest fan speed. No air coming out. Tried turning off the fan and re-starting it but nothing. About 25 minutes in my trip it suddenly started working. Once it got going the...
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    Looking to buy a 2024-2025 CX-5 2.5NA

    It's a 'S' model. Bought the car and it doesn't have cylinder de-activation. Confirmed on the window sticker. Some models above the 'S' have it which is indicated by the window sticker and also 'M' on the VIN.
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    Looking to buy a 2024-2025 CX-5 2.5NA

    I went to the dealership in South Florida. Since I am a Costco member the dealership is offering me a 2025 CX-5 S with the Costco discounts and Mazda Loyalty discount for $26,555. The blue color. Out the door price is $29,295 with sales tax, tag & tile fees. The car does not have cylinder...
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    Looking to buy a 2024-2025 CX-5 2.5NA

    Also, does it usually indicate on the sales sticker on the vehicle if it has cylinder d-activation? I saw a deal for a new 2024 CX-5 2.5 S Select AWD online. I managed to pull up the window sticker online, but it doesn't state cylinder de-activation. Also, the eight digit of the VIN is 'L'...
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    Looking to buy a 2024-2025 CX-5 2.5NA

    Looking to buy a 24-25 CX-5 to replace my 2010 Corolla. Just need some advice. I know that Mazda has had the cracked head issue with the 2.5NA engine. I believe it was due to the cylinder de-activation system. It looks like the 24-25 2.5NAs that I am seeing on auto trader don't have the...
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    Cleaning battery terminal question

    So, it a Walmart Evermax battery about two years in service now. I have another one year left on the warranty. So, just called up the Walmart service center, and they said that they will replace the battery under warranty.
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    Cleaning battery terminal question

    Just needed to clean the battery terminal as there is a lot of the acid build up on the negative terminal. After removing the terminals and cleaning them, and putting them back on, will I need any radio code as things get reset? 2016 CX-5 Sport
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