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  1. Avoidin Deer

    2017~2025 Strange Oil Change problem - can't read the dipstick properly, low oil level warning

    I asked Chris where he pulled the pressure from for the gauge array he has in his CX-5. He uses an aftermarket adapter ring that goes between the filter and the engine block. Interesting thought you have. So perhaps the pressure is being sent to the computer. I'll have to do some searching...
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    What did you pay for your CX-5?

    My guess would be different tax statutes in different states...and even countries. Many of us here are from Canada, while others are not on this continent. Terms like "discount" and "rebate" are likely interpreted by some as attempts at loopholes. This is an extract from the Virginia statute...
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    What did you pay for your CX-5?

    Shooting from the hip, I would say that it depends on your state's sales tax laws. But that sounds "odd" to charge sales tax on a price you did not pay. Anything that goes to the government should be assessed by statute.
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    2017~2025 Strange Oil Change problem - can't read the dipstick properly, low oil level warning

    The CX-5 does not have an oil pressure sensor. It has a Low pressure switch in it, but not one that measures actual pressure. I found this out after I bought an OBD2 reader and software. I specifically wanted to add oil pressure to an "extended dash" on my tablet, and it is not an available...
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    What have you done to your CX-5 today?

    I had my side rails done before I picked my CX-5 up for the same reason you mentioned. I like the way it says "SUV" and not "bloated sedan."
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    Dangerous cylinder deactivation trouble on 2018 CX-5 and Mazda6 models

    Of course the guy is asking a rhetorical question when he wants to know what oil pressure is gonna be at 200,000 miles in his car relative to that required by CD.
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    3 downers...in an otherwise vast sea of happy anticipation

    Don't ask. Let's just say it comes with disposable covers.
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    Turn off engine without turning off audio?

    With my Canyon, I cannot have the radio on and the doors open as I'm working on it because the "Door Open With Key In Ignition" warning continuously chimes.
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    Turn off engine without turning off audio?

    In case the other solution didn't make your radar screen: -Put it into Park -Hold in the Shift Release button -Turn off the engine
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    How you doing?

    I imagine there are lots of deals these days in the energy sector. I belonged to an investment club in the early 90s...lots of smart coworkers were in it. We sucked at picking individual stocks. I stay with mutual funds. Now if I could only get my timing right...
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    How you doing?

    Thanks. I'm pleased with your results, too ;)
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    How you doing?

    Get as detailed as you like (or don't like.) What the heck did you invest in? Or can you disclose the general industry?
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    Turn off engine without turning off audio?

    My 2005 GMC Canyon has RAP. It lasts 20 minutes, or until a door is opened. I guess we've all experienced the same "WTF?" moment the first time we turned off the ignition to our cars and the radio went silent. I've been familiar with the hack, but I never remember to use it, nor do I bother...
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    Turn off engine without turning off audio?

    This^^^ Works in my 2019 Reserve.
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    Turbo gas mileage on regular VS premium?

    I've tracked my mileage for every tank of gas since I bought the car March 2019. I've got slightly less than 10,000 on the car. 4 tanks have had 87 octane. The rest have been 93. The last tank of 87 I put in it was June of 2019. Early on I logged an extra 1.6 MPG on 93. As you noted, this is...
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    3 downers...in an otherwise vast sea of happy anticipation

    That's interesting. I've not driven my car often in cold weather, but the few times I've used the seat warmers, I've turned them off pretty quickly once the chilly has been taken off (but I'm not up north.) I can imagine your summer scenario when wearing shorts!!! (Reminds me of the days as a...
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    What did you pay for your CX-5?

    I bought my Reserve in March 2019 and ordered it from the factory. Because of that, I hardly got much of a discount. You did very well. I don't regret my deal one bit. When I get behind the wheel, I don't give a single thought to whether or not my payment could have been $50 less...I just...
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    Dangerous cylinder deactivation trouble on 2018 CX-5 and Mazda6 models

    Call your dealer. I went to mine (Charlottesville) for them to check out an issue when all the Virus controls had been put in place (the Customer Lounge was roped off.) I stood in the showroom until the mechanic finished. They were happy to take me in, since their entire schedule was open...
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    Dealer service - fear tactics

    For goodness sake. The article says this will be the norm in 2022 per EU standards, when actually shutting off the engine (with the option for different warnings) if you go over the limit will be the law (the article does not say by how much over the limit.) As one of the article's commenter's...
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    What have you done to your CX-5 today?

    Thanks! I've got to get this done, if for no other reason than interior preservation.
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