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I looked into the Mazda buy 3 get 1 free and found that for the tires where the deal was offered the final price was very competitive - plus they claim they will price match. The Mazda price per tire looks high initially, but it includes mount, balance, disposal and 24 months of road hazard. But...

This combination will definitely work. The change in offset (46 mm versus 50 mm for original wheels) actually helps. The smaller offset pushes the wheel toward the outside of the car by 4 mm. The 10 mm wider tread is 5 mm wider on each side of the center line. If you put the wider tire on the...

Yes at 4mm remaining brake pad you should replace the pads and rotors. Any auto service center or competent DIY mechanic can change these. No special tools are required. There is a special procedure outlined in the service manual and at this link. Maintenance Mode for 2016/2017 CX-5 electronic...

I agree with yrei52: Buy a used replacement. Try car-parts dot com. It looks like there are several available from salvage yards in the $300-500 range without the bulbs or ballast. This assumes you are comfortable swapping your parts over to the salvage yard housing. Just confirm xenon or HID...

True - at this link. And it looks easy too.

Agree that there easier ways to flush brake fluid, but gravity and a helper to pump the brakes works great. Sure, it's a good idea to avoid bottoming out the brake pedal. IIRC the OP now owns a pressure bleeder so should be in great shape to bleed brakes after replacing the ABS unit. The issue...

Don't beat yourself up. Every person who has done auto repair (pro or diy) has a sad story about getting beat by some repair or another. Anyone claiming they have never made a mistake or replaced a part that was unneeded is a liar. In retrospect: Was there a test or logical thinking that might...

Approximately 7 years and 100k miles is average radiator life. I’m sorry that due to location the job is expensive. If you’re up to taking on the job (tools, space and some confidence) a new quality radiator is not expensive. And only guessing but doubt there are special tools required- just...

FWIW a local dealer is quite interested in getting my 2018. Primarily as a trade for a new Mazda, but also claiming there is demand for used CX-5s. The CD feature or scourge is totally over hyped here.

Don't be so sensitive to the technology rants. You posted in such a way that it implied you were relying on radar cruise control and the stop and go feature to brake for you - to a complete stop. You're nuts. ;) Kidding - but only a bit. Seriously, it sounds like the car in front did not come to...

Thanks for the post. It got me thinking: Is this a case that we search in vain for aftermarket options when the dealer OEM parts are a good price or only marginally more expensive? You need to be aware that there are people who say the OEM wiper blades (beam style on 2017 - newer CX-5) do not...

Do some diag tools give the option of a pressure brake bleed using the abs pump and controller? That would be cool - one more good reason for investing in a bi-directional scam tool.

Not sure what it is you want to do. Emergency parking brake maintenance mode just gets the motor out of the way so you can compress the caliper piston to make space for new pads and rotor.

Love it. Now that’s enough different from OEM size you might see and feel the difference. I’m guessing that a 255 mm wide tire might recommend a minimum 7.5” wide rim. But it looks good and if no rubbing that’s a nice recommendation.

I guess I'm a sucker for the algorithm and for the reason that I believe that even standard oil is good for 5K. Do you think driving in a dusty environment has any impact on oil life? My thought: You just may need to change the air filter more often.

Just some thoughts: Vacuum leaks are usually worse when the engine is cold. Your symptoms seem to be there under idle when warm so primary fuel delivery (pump) seems unlikely. A bad or failing pump would be evident right at cold startup - usually evident by extended cranking. And a bad pump...

ugh - please don't now change the spark plugs nothing points to ignition. The lean condition and high fuel trims (eventually a lean code) point to fuel or air problem which is then causing misfire. I'm sorry to be a critical armchair mechanic but only a couple of the repairs attempted make...

I agree with concept: with fluid in the reservoir a bad MC piston seal can't magically introduce air. Check the fitting on the primary port or the tubing you've attached to bench bleed. It sounds like you are on track to now replace the master cylinder - but that part and all the others you...

Why did you replace all those parts? Start at the beginning: When you push the start button what happens? Specifically does the engine crank?

... unless there is air in the master cylinder. It is hard to know where to start to help here. Even if the master is bad every wheel cylinder / caliper should have been able to gravity bleed. Until you removed the brake lines from the master there is no way to get air into it - not unless it is...