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    Any way to disable amber running lights?

    It works fine for me. No dash light, no hyperflash. Also want to mention it syncs up perfectly with the side mirror signal, unlike the filament bulb. OP doesn't want the bulb to be illuminated when headlights/parking lights are on so 7440 is what he wants.
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    Any way to disable amber running lights?

    I use these bulbs I bought a few years back. They are very bright and aren't illuminated when the headlights are on, only when the turn signals are in use. https://imgur.com/gallery/jRUYfdb https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07V829HQF/ Those aren't available anymore but you could find another...
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    Downsizing to 16" wheels for MPG?

    No issues. You always want to use hubcentric rings if the wheels aren't an exact match for the hub bore. I prefer aluminum hubcentric rings over the plastic ones.
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    Downsizing to 16" wheels for MPG?

    I run 16s and upsized tires (225/75/16). You'll probably notice a bigger difference in ride quality and cabin noise (with the right tires, not all terrains) than you will with MPG. However whatever you're going to spend on a set of new wheels and tires will offset whatever MPG savings you would...
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    CX-5 Reliability, cost of ownership and what's been done (personal experience)

    And that's VW, a mainstream German brand. Now imagine the cost of BMW or Mercedes parts and service.
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    CX-5 Reliability, cost of ownership and what's been done (personal experience)

    Pressure washing the paint on your $40,000 car? On your concrete sidewalk, sure, on water based paint, not so sure! https://www.google.com/search?q=pressure+wash+on+car+paint Surely a hose and a towel would suffice?
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    Mike's 2018 CX-9 Signature

    Biggest factor is brake torqing. Magazines will always brake torque to get the best times because they don't care about longevity of the transmission. Then, there is also the BS of "rollout" subtracted times which give the car an extra .3 seconds over actual, real world times...
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    What have you done to your CX-5 today?

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    Off Topic Addicted To Love

    Yeah that's a good song too. She and or the director definitely copied that from Palmer.
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    2023 CX-5 Turbo vs Premium Plus

    I'm not that excited about some of the new models. More expensive and more problems. Also many critics and owners have complained about noise, vibration or ride quality, which is not the case (the opposite, actually) with the CX-5 which is half the price. Some of this is because of the low...
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    Off Topic Addicted To Love

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcATvu5f9vE
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    Switched to 5W-30 from 0W-20

    Toyota (a much larger company that sells a lot more heavy trucks and SUVs) uses 0W-16 and 0W-8 on some efficiency focused models. Not really relevant. Toyota also endorses a 10,000 mile oil change (seriously) to save substantial money on their "ToyotaCare" so they only have to pay for two oil...
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    Switched to 5W-30 from 0W-20

    That's why I was so surprised after I switched. The 2.5 is both a GDI and high compression ratio engine. I was annoyed I ran that thin oil for 3 years which is why I say it is a Day 1 upgrade. Negligible difference in fuel economy as well which is in the 24-25 range. I care more about the engine...
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    Mazda Parts you can get cheaper than at the dealer thread

    If you want to merge the threads, that's fine with me. I'd just merge the posts and merge the thread titles as well to maintain the specific purpose of this thread.
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    2019 CX-5 Rear camera rain water issue

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYxKQwZah1s
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    2019 CX-5 Rear camera rain water issue

    Turtle wax ceramic spray wax is rated for plastics and works great as a water repellent. My gripe with the rear camera is not water obscuring the view, but direct sunlight sometimes causing the image to wash out. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XYPS3PS/
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    Mazda Parts you can get cheaper than at the dealer thread

    Some good info there, but it's view only and the person with access hasn't posted in a year and half. So I or anyone else on the forum can't add any part numbers or anything. But you can right here.
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    Mazda Parts you can get cheaper than at the dealer thread

    But if the actual manufacturer part number is exactly the same, it is the same part. Why would NGK sell two different units using the same part number.
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    Mazda Parts you can get cheaper than at the dealer thread

    OEM = NGK. NGK's part number is printed right on the box. The only thing that is different is the Mazda branded paperboard box and the price. I have an idea why.
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    Mazda Parts you can get cheaper than at the dealer thread

    When you say "dealer cost", do you mean that is the price your dealer pays, or the price for the consumer? This Mazda dealer is selling it for $186.61, which is the MSRP. 2014 Mazda CX-5 Tensioner, belt'v'. Beltv - PE0315980A | Jim Ellis Mazda Parts, Marietta GA The identical RockAuto part is a...
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