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    Question(s) on changing ATF (2019 CX-5)

    I have a 2019 with 36k miles. I’m getting ready to do the first service on the transmission in about a month or two. I’m just doing a diy drain and fill. It’s a lot of labor to drop the pan to change the filter, mainly because it takes a lot of time to clean the mating surfaces. I just did a...
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    Transmission Fluid Change at 110,000 Miles? 2014 AWD CX-5

    Just did a drain and fill. Couple of observations. Dipstick reading was close to the top of the box cold from factory so that’s pretty full. New fluid is blue/green, old coming out was black. I’ve never seen bluish trans fluid, only red, but never used FZ fluid before. Only 3.2 quarts came...
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    Transmission Fluid Change at 110,000 Miles? 2014 AWD CX-5

    Going to change the fluid in my 18 cx5 with 32k miles. It’s never been done before. I’m not dropping the pan, just a drain from the plug and fill. My question is can I just put in exactly what I took out? The process of checking the dipstick with car running isn’t so easy as the fans could be...
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    My Short Dealership Story, so far (2016 CX-5)

    Interesting because the fluid is supposed to be lifetime, which we all know lifetime fluid is bs, but why would the transmission cause your car to be sluggish? Sluggishness is typically related to fuel or spark, not transmission. How does a trans fluid change make the car no longer sluggish...
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    Weathertech alternatives for 2024 CX-5?

    We use these in our 18 and 19. Fit and wear well. Have had them a few years now. https://www.ebay.com/itm/392692352872?mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&customid=link&campid=&toolid=20001&mkevt=1
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    2016 Mazda CX-5 Air filter replacement interval?

    I’d never clean them, they are meant to be disposable items. Check it every oil change and if it looks dirty, replace it. It’s $15. EPAuto GPA0A (PE07-13-3A0A) Replacement for Mazda Rigid Panel Engine Air Filter for SkyActiv Mazda 3 (2013-2018), Mazda 6 (2014-2021), CX-5 2.5L (2013-2024)...
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    Dealer extended warranty. Worth it?

    Usually you can’t get a factory extended warranty once the factory standard warranty runs out. Powertrain is excluded. At least that’s how Honda does it. You would have had to extended it before 3/36.
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    About the Mazda “Lifetime” transmission fluid

    On my 19 pilot, I change it every 30k, but it’s extremely simple to do and you don’t have to drop the pan. That’s also not considered lifetime fluid. My only hesitation to doing it more frequently on the cx5 is dropping the pan and scraping the rtv sealant. Is it perhaps ok to just drain it...
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    About the Mazda “Lifetime” transmission fluid

    So what would be a reasonable interval to change the fluid? The powertrain warranty is 5/60 I believe. So is 60k about right?
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    Advice for first trip to indie mechanic? 2021 CX-5

    Yeah, this is true and I have a pen. The only issue is you are only testing the top portion of the reservoir as brake fluid doesn’t really circulate. It could be worse inside the caliper. It’s just better to bleed the fluid through every few years.
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    Dealer extended warranty. Worth it?

    That warranty price is flat out robbery. My dealer quoted me $1400, which I declined. The first price they threw at me was like $2500, but when I said no, they dropped to $1400. That tire warranty is even more egregious. What exactly is the warranty covering? Tires have a manufacturer...
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    Advice for first trip to indie mechanic? 2021 CX-5

    That’s not correct as mileage has nothing to do with brake fluid. Brake fluid is a regular maintenance item done every three years. Can you go longer, yes, but it starts to take on water and can reduce braking effectiveness by making the pedal feel spongy. The Mazda service schedule says...
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    Advice for first trip to indie mechanic? 2021 CX-5

    Brake fluid change.
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    2015 CX-5 with morning start up issues

    A few things to consider: Could be a fuel related issue. You might want to test fuel pressure. Could be your fuel pump is failing. Starter issue. How old is the battery? How many miles on the car? Could be you are due for spark plugs. I think non turbos are at 75k.
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    2015 CX-5 Inspection passed but note on bushings, brake fluid and rear shocks

    Eh, I’d still do it. You’ve got 114k miles, daughter leaving for 6 months to Michigan and also drives to Maine, that’s a lot of driving on some pretty crappy roads. The mechanic, who is quoting a pretty fair price and has been working on this guy’s cars for a long time, suggests it needs to be...
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    2015 CX-5 Inspection passed but note on bushings, brake fluid and rear shocks

    Very reasonable for all that work. Brake fluid is a priority if it’s been a while, like more than 3 years. Control arms are replaced as one unit, not just the bushing. $380 for rear shocks seems kind of cheap. Was that parts and labor? If it were me, I’d get it done. Will last you another...
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    Motive Products Power Bleeder Adapter for 2017 CX-5?

    I have one I use from cta tools. I don’t see the exact one I bought from the about a year or two ago, but here’s a link to what they offer now. https://ctatools.com/products/3932
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    Pirelli Scorpion as plus 3 on CX-5 reviews?

    I had stock yokos on my 18 sport and 19 touring. What a crappy tire. Replaced them with scorpions, huge difference. Great handling wet or dry, very quiet. I have maybe 5-7k miles on them on both cars.
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    2019 CX-5 Brake questions

    I usually replace the rotors every other pad change, but it depends on condition of the rotors. If there is a decent lip on the rotor, I’ll replace it.
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    My infotainment mazda connect display system froze up on me today

    This is what I have. Do dealers update for free or do I have to pay some diagnostic fee when I tell them screen froze?
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