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Recently I received phone calls from “United Health Care” and “Costco Customer Service”. Needless to say both were bogus and the callers were trying to dig out more personal information from me. I definitely wouldn’t tell them anything more than they’d already know, but several things make...

You seems to have a 2.5L NA with cylinder deactivation instead of a 2.5T turbo like the OP has. The cracked cylinder head happens on this engine and it’s a design flaw not the casting imperfection. Mazda modified the original cylinder head to accommodate additional components for CD. The...

I’ve been using Discount Tire / America’s Tire (in California) for all of the tire related works since 1985’s. The best thing is they’re a national chain, and I have no problems doing the tire services and warranty issues at America’s Tire in California even if tires were installed at Discount...

The LED low-beam headlights on gen-2 CX-5 which are used as DRLs are not a bulb but an integrated LED with entire headlight assembly. If it fails, the entire headlight unit needs to be replaced! It could cost $1,800+ per unit in my case on my 2016 CX-5 LED headlight.

Here’s a good article by L.G. Brandon about the history of the DRLs in the US: Why aren't day time running lights mandatory on new cars sold in the US ? They are mandatory most other places in the world. My position is if there’s a dedicated LED DRLs (such as my 2016 CX-5) I’ll leave them on...

There’re too many studies on DRLs in the US and both sides are credible. That’s why the US DOT and NHTSA declined to mandate the DRLs as a safety feature and it doesn’t have to be available on the vehicles sold in the US. I simply believe the dedicated DRLs could be more visible, but the...

That’s really strange. If I uncheck the “Daytime Running Lights” selection on my 2018 Toyota Yaris iA, the DRLs will be off, and the selection keeps unchecked forever until I recheck it again and turn the DRLs on. Mazda definitely has this version of MAZDA CONNECT Infotainment system like my...

You’ll receive a Mazda notice from mail if it’s a CSP (Customer Service Program) / SSP (Special Service Program) or a recall.

Ha, I have to agree with you on this! But my a bit inferior 2016 CX-5 with optional Tech Package has the same dedicated LED Signature Strips as DRLs and I like them very much. Unfortunately my LED DRLs were really short-lived, and burned out right before the new car warranty expired. Yes...

Yes I wish Mazda can use the infotainment version they put on the Toyota Yaris iA which is a Mazda2 in disguise to set the DRLs on and off easily: But there’re a couple of other ways to turn the DRLs off on US Mazda CX-5’s but they’re more complicated.

You can also try this which is much easier and effective: Custom fit for Mazda Car Steering Wheel Cover, Nappa Leather Car Steering Wheel Cover Non-Slip Steering Wheel Cover, Designed for Mazda Interior Accessories (Black,for Mazda)

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The Customer Service Program (CSP11) issued by Mazda is similar to a TSB but giving an extended limited powertrain warranty to 10 years or 120,000 miles only for coolant leaks around the exhaust manifold. It won’t be the same as a recall as the CSP11 won’t do anything for you if your 2.5T has...

Check out this TSB and you’ll find OEM leather steering wheel part no. information (you need a new lock bolt and may also need new steering wheel hub kit for steering wheel replacement) and the basic instruction of the work. TSB No.: 06-001/23 Leathef Steering Wheel Surface Wear / Peel...

You can find gen-1 CX-5 cargo tray on AliExpress from China. I don’t see any such tray like OEM cargo tray with 2 pocket on the wing area though.

Forget about Mazda Remote Start which features an extra key fob with a BIG telescopic antenna, and MMS which seems to be dead. Go get an aftermarket remote start system such as Fortin EVO-ONE mentioned above, or iDatalink HC2352AC and many others. They all use factory key fob without additional...