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I can see doing the other work but these two items caught me off guard. Especially with only 74k miles and how and where I drive. Wondering if I need to find another shop.

Thank you for your feedback. I appreciate it! What are your thoughts on the control arms and tire rods? So the coolant change is too soon then.hmm

So today I'm just getting the oil service/inspection and then car wash. I'll do the plugs myself. They don't even touch transmissions here since they consider them sealed and lifetime. Not worth the risk the service manager says. I've come to know this guy over time. So that would have to be...

No, I have not. Plus I don't have any decent setup around home to do this. Leaks? Is this on a belt or tensioner itself? Where to look exactly? Thanks!

I bought 4 x NGK 94124. Wrong?

Anti-seize, the guy at Adv Auto Parts asked me my make/model before heading out the door then gave me a little packet of anti-seize compound.

They did match and set for local pickup. They did ping me with the Rock Auto shipping charge but still well worth it. $48.83 total.

Are these plugs ready to install or do they have to set like the old plugs (spark plug gap)?

Looks like I need to search for 94124 at Rock Auto for the NGK ILKAR7L11. Looks like Amazon is $11.00/ea. But Adv Auto will match at 50% off? 10.02 at Rock Auto but Adv Auto shows them for $19.79 ea.

So it sounds like it's time to do the gear oil in the front transfer case (not done yet) and again in the rear differential (done at 35k). Then also do a drain-and-fill for Mazda’s SkyActiv-Drive automatic transmission. I don't have the tools or place to do this myself so I'd need to go in...

=> I'll look into this. Sounds like the PE5R-18-110A is preferred? => What mileage intervals are suggested? At which three would the filter cartridge be changed? => On do rear if submerged in water? it was already done at 35k. Dealer recommended. Unless I'm misunderstanding this. Sorry for...

Sorry, I've been doing those myself as needed. The labor for plugs is $189 and the plugs are $180 + tax. If it's just swapping out plugs I can do this myself. Just need to be clear on which plugs. The brakes are good yet so it sounds like the flush can wait until the brakes need to be done...

Yes, I have. I've made an effort to build a report with the Service Manager. Seems like a good guy. I did ask him about the price of the spark plugs. Is the default spark plug recommended or is there a different recommendation? I've changed plugs before.

Correct, rear differential. Just standard oil service changes and inspections and fluid top-offs. The car is well-taken car off. Not noticing any issues. The local dealership stated they recommend, at 75k, spark plugs and fuel injection service. The price for both of these is $620 ($387.44...

I'm do for an oil service. Just passed 74k miles. Is there anything else that should be considered at this point? Seems some recommendations aren't always necessary. Back at 35k I know they changed out the rear fluid. Maybe just the spark plugs? 2016.5 Mazda CX-5 GT AWD w/Tech Thanks in...

I think I have it cleared by this point. I used to be in the habit of turning the AC on and off when the car was running only (turning it off before I shut off the car). Had been told that was no longer necessary. Sounds like it's best to go back to that habit and perhaps only run the AC with...

Bummer about the pics. Hopefully my comment in post #6 works.

At lunch, I took the car for a drive. Turned up the heat to 80 when the engine was warm enough and drove a few miles or so (upper and lower vents...not sure if it matters). We'll see later if this worked.

Now that I'm using the AC I notice every time I turn it on it smells. The stink goes away but it does this every time I turn it on. Seems vaguely familiar but if it did it must have only been occasionally. Is anyone familiar with this issue and what to do?

You can see mine above (post #31). The bike rack is on at this point. I thought about the wiring, etc, but honestly, I do not see myself hauling a trailer or similar, ever.