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  1. ruthrj

    CX-5 Turbo Gloss black side skirts and grille scratches on 2022 and 2023?

    Glad to see it’s holding up well, 5k miles on mine and how easy the trim could scratch is a big concern of mine. My ‘21 RAV4 Hybrid XSE has midnight black painted trim and looks fantastic. Scratches will buff out no problem. Not sure if I’ll be as lucky with the Mazda but agree with others that...
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    Trade in my 2021 CX-5 or keep it?

    Keep. You said it yourself, you love the car right? Any other vehicle’s headlights that are LED are going to cost just as much to replace. Repairs were all cosmetic, not mechanical? Not sure if you getting “*****” on a trade in is worth it if the concerns are solely appearance related. If you...
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    What have you done to your CX-5 today?

    I’m very happy with the viofo 119v3, I’m sure you’ll really like your 229!
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    Dongar dashcam adapter - It's the shizzle

    It’s if you want to pull power from outside the mirror vs inside the mirror itself. Same power source, one is from the plug on the back of the mirror and the other is where that same plug connects but on the inside the mirror. The Viofo mk3 cable will provide you extra protection if that puts...
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    Off Topic So slow I'm ashamed...

    I did a small refresh on my PC last week. I upgraded my Ryzen 3600 to a 5700, and I bumped my RAM from 32 GB to 64 GB with matching model numbers. 3 years old and still running strong. Most annoying thing was my DisplayPort cable magically failed during the install. I plugged everything in and...
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    Off Topic WSJ: Why Americans Can’t Buy Cheap Chinese EVs

    From my 100 ft high view, that sums up my thoughts as well. I hear you. I felt the same way buying domestic when I got my first new car in 2012. Buy American! Man that bit me quality wise (lemon law and lawyer). And shocker, that automaker no longer makes “sedans” anymore. That pushed me to...
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    Off Topic WSJ: Why Americans Can’t Buy Cheap Chinese EVs

    https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Electric-cars-in-China/China-gives-EV-sector-billions-of-yuan-in-subsidies#:~:text=Contemporary%20Amperex%20Technology%2C%20or%20CATL,increase%20from%20the%20year%20before. They’re for sure subsidizing. Getting better bang for their buck too from the looks of...
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    Off Topic WSJ: Why Americans Can’t Buy Cheap Chinese EVs

    I’m finding this to be the case also. I had the opportunity a year and a half ago to purchase a domestic vs Chinese HVAC system for my home. My experience with domestic systems has been spotty quality with expensive fixes. I chose the Chinese HVAC system that was the same price as the...
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    2.5L NA Cracked Cylinder Head with Oil Leaking

    2018 was the first model year Mazda implemented cylinder deactivation on the CX-5. Even though your 6 and CX-5 both have a 2.5 liter engine, your 6 doesn’t have the cylinder deactivation feature your CX-5 had.
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    Control Arm Shears off on a 2023 CX-50 with 2k miles

    That’s absolutely nuts. Two brand new vehicles and we’re watching this unfold on a forum. Waiting for the inevitable recall, sincerely hope folks don’t get hurt from this.
  11. ruthrj

    CX-5 Check engine light, traction control and tpms on at the same time?

    Two different solutions to a similar symptom, posted in two different threads.
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    CX-5 Check engine light, traction control and tpms on at the same time?

    From the post you replied to: Turns out it needed a TCM (throttle control module) re-flash.
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    Yes a 2023 CX-5 Oil Change Thread

    Service centers will sell the value ones. You just need to pay attention to the part number, use the Thai made part number and not the —MV value line one.
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    Control Arm Shears off on a 2023 CX-50 with 2k miles

    I don’t think there’s much else to say. A component failed, the wheel buckled in, and the car slid to a stop. An insurance claim was filed and the insurance company feels they have enough to pursue damages against the manufacturer. Components aren’t as heavily scruntizned as you may think. If...
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    Control Arm Shears off on a 2023 CX-50 with 2k miles

    I’d report this to NHTSA, very unsettling to see this. I’m glad she’s ok!
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    Who knows how to rotate tires without using a 4-point lift?

    These are the prescribed points and they’ve worked fine for me on the 2WD CX-5s I serviced. I’ll see what I think about the rear differential on the ‘23 AWD, but I don’t have any qualms following the manual.
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