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Probably the best advise I"ve seen on a Mazda forum regarding climate control was shortly after I bought my '18 Mazda 3. The comment was simply "Quit trying to second guess the system; just set the temp and forget it." That's pretty much how I've come to use it on both the 3 and the CX-5.

I first became aware of Corksport in 2013 when I bought my first CX-5 and became a member of a couple of forums. Their products were second rate then and it doesn't surprise me that nothing has changed there.

This doesn't answer your question, but a large part of the problem is with Mazda's insistence on mounting the HVAC controls low on the dash year after year. Whatever you need from these controls forces you to take your eyes off the road for far too long. When I'm driving with my wife, I usually...

Really? This thread is getting stranger with every post!

Can't you have the threaded pipe machined/shortened?

If gear control is not a gimmick, how is a device that offers some measure of gear control on an eight speed (or six speed) automatic with a mind of its own a gimmick?:unsure:

It would appear that "Karen" finally made her way to 247Mazdas.

I've owned three Mazdas with the SkyActiv drivetrain. 2013 and 2023 CX-5s and a 2018 3. I have never sensed anything like a mechanical kickdown switch in any of them despite reading years ago that Mazda began using them across the board in the mid-teens.

What he said!^^^^^

What he said ^^^^ It's a year old. That's what warranties are for…And, BTW, what you describe is not normal.

To each his own Grampa. Some people want a little more involvement! (even at age 76!;)) That, and some people get an automatic because that's all that's offered!

Absolutely! I've been driving CX-5s and Mazda 3s for 12 years now and rarely resort to using manual mode. Paddle shifters are another matter. I frequently find myself pulling a grade (either up or downhill) with the trans not dropping a gear exactly when I would prefer. No fault of the 6AT, it's...

You spent $$ on an impact wrench but not on a torque wrench? Hmm…🤨

Wow; and I thought my annual mileage (5-6k) was low!

Well that's not alignment. Sounds like something more mechanical. What does the shop doing the work say?

35 mph is low speed. Does the vibration subside at a higher speed or just keep getting worse?

Low speed vibration is usually caused by improper alignment.

I changed the battery on my (old) 2013 CX-5 and my current 2018 Mazda 3 and never had any issues with lost data.

That's what I thought, but why would he need to replace that after four years?!

You've got a four year old CX-5 with a bad cat! What's that all about?