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    Oil on spark plugs, what could be the issue?

    Wet oil or dried stains? Pictures?
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    Rough idle issue

    Not familiar with gen 1, but I think there's an idle relearn procedure
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    When idling intermittent car shaking

    How many miles? Sticky throttle body valve maybe.
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    Infotainment Spider Cracks?

    There's a tsb for this and Mazda extended the warranty 7 yr to cover this issue. What year and model is your Mazda?
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    Mazda3 showing "Vehicle System Malfunction" but nothing specific

    Maybe it's the battery. Try removing your cam wiring.
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    Mike's 2018 CX-9 Signature

    Socal is only 3 season so I can't speak to snow performance, but wet and dry are both great. No real difference to noise and mpg
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    Dealership saying drive belt and tensioner?

    Just changed my belt and tensioner also. Belt was easier but the tensioner required a lot of patience to maneuver it. Belt for the water pump was fine for me so I didn't change it
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    2016 CX-5 1st HUGE issue, stuck on highway - Need Help

    Step 1 double check your connections Step 2 is the pull the codes
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    2013~2016 CX-5 Rear Lower Engine Mount Replacement Guide

    Nice walkthrough. I just got one for my 2016 cx9. Will be referencing your vid during installation. Thanks!
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    Mike's 2018 CX-9 Signature

    I got my CC2 from Costco also. No complains :)
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    Both Xenon headlights don’t work

    Check with a voltage meter to confirm if the headlights are being powered. If they are, likely (but also unlikely both) bulbs are bad.
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    Drivers Side Roof Rail Leak

    Take it to a different dealership and don't mention anything in particular. Pay the $150 diagnostic fee and have them inspect it. Take the findings to your original dealership and have they fix it and reimburse you (if they did screw up)
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    Guide BG Engine Performance Restorer Oil Flush Works!

    This is a big claim to say a can of cleaner in the oil can restore power and mpg.
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    Motor mount question

    My 2016 mounts have started to crack and the movement seems to be the same like yours. However, no weird sound. It's hard to diagnose when you're driving vs stationary.
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    Class action settlement for defective exhaust valve seals/oil burning 2021 CX-5 CX-9 2.5T etc

    Class action I guess. I like Mazda, but there's no defending to this type of idiotic decisions.
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    2019-2020 CX-5 GT Reserve and Signature 2.5T Engine Coolant Leaking TSB

    If it's leaking coolant, you'll likely see white residue after it's evaporated. You said theres smoke. Put the car in park, pop the hood again, and have someone rev the engine. See if that would generate more smoke.
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    Mike's 2018 CX-9 Signature

    Please document the process and take plenty of pictures when you do the replacement! What's your initial impression of the parts quality?
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    CX-9 2.5T Engine Coolant Leaking TSB

    Got fully reimbursed via a debit card with a lot of stupid fees. What's the best way to use it?
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