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  1. minnesotaart

    2013~2016 Belt Tensioner - Shouldn't this be a warranty item?

    I bought the long special Tensioner Wrench at Harbor Freight. $15.19+tax after my 20% off coupon. I'm going to try again on Sunday.
  2. minnesotaart

    2016.5 CX-5: Weird smell from vents (not cabin filter related)

    Maybe put a dryer sheet on top of the cabin filter. If a smell is going to be coming in, at least it'd be one you selected!
  3. minnesotaart

    Idemitsu Moly Oil Alert

    They have GF6 in all their other oils, but they are not going to produce the Zepro line any more.
  4. minnesotaart

    2013~2016 Belt Tensioner - Shouldn't this be a warranty item?

    Look at a bunch of those online and the common complaint was they broke. Twisted the square socket head right off the body of the tool.
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    Idemitsu Moly Oil Alert

    I had used the Mazda Moly oil in my CX-5 from new until I learned on here that the Idemitsu Zepro Eco Medalist was actually the exact same oil. I started using that instead because it was available in a 5 quart jug for around the same price (and sometimes less) that the Mazda branded individual...
  6. minnesotaart

    2013~2016 Belt Tensioner - Shouldn't this be a warranty item?

    Here's a larger pic to show the cracks. I guess we'll see what happens.
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  8. minnesotaart

    2013~2016 Belt Tensioner - Shouldn't this be a warranty item?

    The wrench I tried to use is 18" long. It has a ratcheting, swivel head with a splined profile insert. The ratchet "catches" after just 4 degrees of movement. This is the set I have. From the top, I managed to engage the 17mm tension relief hex thing from the top, but there wasn't enough...
  9. minnesotaart

    2013~2016 Belt Tensioner - Shouldn't this be a warranty item?

    I haven't taken it to my mechanic yet. But I will ask for the old part when I do.
  10. minnesotaart

    Question for the Mazda Service Techs

    They are made in Thailand, not Taiwan.
  11. minnesotaart

    Comment by 'minnesotaart' in media 'HoodStruts.jpg'

    Just saw this message today. They were from Aliexpress and were supposed to fit 2013-2016 CX-5.
  12. minnesotaart

    2013~2016 Belt Tensioner - Shouldn't this be a warranty item?

    OK, I'm a failure! I did NOT replace the belt tensioner or belts today. I got all ready to decided to due the "take-off-the-right-front-tire-and-splash-shield" method. I did that and unfortunately, unlike the Mazda3 in the video, the belt tensioner in the CX-5 is in an almost impossible...
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  15. minnesotaart

    2013~2016 Belt Tensioner - Shouldn't this be a warranty item?

    I think I'll tackle this job tomorrow. I'll post a pic of the one I take out. FWIW, my build date is 07/13.
  16. minnesotaart

    2013~2016 Belt Tensioner - Shouldn't this be a warranty item?

    Hard plastic. It's made in Canada and appears very well made.
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  19. minnesotaart

    2013~2016 Belt Tensioner - Shouldn't this be a warranty item?

    The one I bought is made by Gates. It looks like the one in line #68 of this post.
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    Talk me out of buying 16/17 CPO Lexus RX350 vs a new CX5 GT Reserve

    My sister drives a white '17 RX. She's 74. :cool: P.S. - Bullet proof - zero issues with it.
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