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My '16 CX-5 sport rear view mirror sometimes comes off the sliding clip when I am putting a sunshade on. I notice there seems to be some sort of screw that probably needs to be tightened to secure it. I can manually slide the mirror back on the clip but maybe that screw needs to be tightened...

When you say "new clear coat", you mean to paint the hood with new paint/clear coat?

Don't use anti seize. NGK does not recommend it. https://ngksparkplugs.com/en/resources/5-things-you-should-know-about-spark-plugs

Yes, Advanced will match Rock Auto's price. Just chat with their customer service online. They will ask you for Rock Auto's link and you provide it to them. Plus Advanced is an authorized dealer per NGK. https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=5922090&cc=3312788&pt=7212&jsn=957

I have driven over 2k now with the NGK ILKAR7L11 plugs and find no difference between the Mazda plugs. Economy & performance are the same. I would recommend them. Also, Advanced Auto will price match with Rock Auto. Just chat with them online and they will honor the price online and then...

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I haven't tried it yet. But I will surely try this, but on a small portion of the hood first and see if I can restore the shine. Then wax that area. After washing the car, do I need to use a clay bar? Then use the compound?

Thanks for the advice.

I believe if you go to NGK's site Advance Auto is an authorized dealer. If you go to AA website they will match Rock Auto's price if you chat with their customer service. I did this recently and then picked the plugs up at my local AA store.

I recently used the NGK versions of the Mazda plugs. Driven about 2,000 miles with them and the performance and economy are the same as the originals. I have a '16 CX-5 sport.

At that time I had taken it to some auto detailer. I believe he used a clay bar and then some wax. But he was mentioning to me that the clear coat on hood was fading. In order to restore the hood shine I believe he claimed that he would have to do some sanding process and re-apply clear coat...

I don't have pictures. Will take them later this week and try to upload them. The shine on the door panels is much better. The roof also looks to be dull now looking from the front. I need to get a better view though. I am the second owner of the car. I can't see any signs that the hood was...

He washed the car. Then used a clay bar. Then used his wax, which I am not sure what brand it was. Maybe he needed to use a rubbing compound? In the past I have taken the car for washes and then have it waxed. Haven't tried rubbing compounds.

I live in sunny south Florida. My '16 CX-5 Sport is a sonic silver color. The hood just doesn't have the shine anymore. I got the vehicle detailed a few months ago and the guy used a claybar and then waxed. But the hood just doesn't have the shine. This was even before the detail. I...

For the NGK ILKAR7L11, I bought them from Advanced Auto Parts. They are listed by NGK as an authorized dealer. Plus, they matched Rockauto's price online.

My mechanic just installed the NGK ILKAR7L11 spark plugs this morning on my 2016 CX-5 Sport at 75,220. Drove on the highway/city, and there seems to be no difference in performance when compared to the factory plugs. So far so good.

My '16 CX-5 Sport license plate screws are rusted badly. One of them I can't even insert a flat head screwdriver into the slot. What size do I replace them with? Are they available like at Advanced Auto or Autozone?

For the Transmission Drain & Fill, does the filter need to be replaced also? My 2016 CX-5 Sport is at 75k now. I plan to take it to my mechanic to get this service.

I just got the NGK plugs from Advanced Auto Online. They are are an authorized distributor per NGK. Advanced will price match Rockauto if you chat with them online, and will let you pick it up at their local store or even ship it to you if you prefer.