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  1. mazdadude

    2013~2016 2016.5 CX-5 AWD just installed tires set #3

    While I prefer Michelin Pilots and Bridgestone Potenzas, their options would have cost significantly more. These were $128 each Since I was already very happy with set #2, I decided to get the latest replacement for set #3.
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    2013~2016 CX-5 reliability, I want to purchase one

    The 2.5 skyactiv motor has been used by Mazda across the entire lineup for the most part. The drivetrain has been above average as far as the reliability. Only common complaints I see for the 2016 are rear electronic parking brake issues. For what it's worth we use our parking brake every...
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    2013~2016 CX-5 reliability, I want to purchase one

    I have had a 2013, 2015, and 2016.5. All Touring models with the extra BOSE/MOONROOF package. I have 57k currently on our 2016.5, and have had to replace tires and battery. Other than that it has just been oil changes and tire rotations. (the 2016.5 Touring has heated seats, whereas the 2016...
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    2013~2016 2016.5 CX-5 AWD just installed tires set #3

    I am very hard on my tires, lots of hard cornering, braking and full throttle takeoffs. Not to mention, gravel roads, freeways, dirt roads, or towing a motorcycle trailer. First set were the stock YOKOHAMA GEOLANDAR O.E.M. tires. ~24k miles, and then I ended up getting a nice solid 35k miles...
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    Lane Keeping Assist Behavior

    One thing to note is that I noticed the lane correction only worked when both sides of the lane are lit up in the on dash display, meaning the car sees both sides of the lane and can thereby make corrections .
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    AWD with no badge?

    In my opinion, return it...there will be others for you to find. For the price CARMAX charges, it should be an above average example.
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    Getting 2016.5 GT from Carvana, get warranty?

    For that price you quoted, and the time you referenced keeping it, I think it would be worthwhile. $1450 =~ The cost of replacing 1.5 of your headlights. Or perhaps =~ an AC compressor repair...
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    2013~2016 CX-5 Suspension problem

    Go through and tighten/torque all of the COWL BOLTS. There is a TSB for this.
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    SOLD! 2009 Mazda5 Sport MANUAL $1500

    Friendly BUMP for a good member's good car! Honestly presented as well! I don't need a 3rd Mazda in my driveway at this moment, but if I did, it would be this. The swiss army knife of cars...I miss mine sometimes still.
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    2021 CX-5 Sale?

    I think they want to get rid of the 2019's first.
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    MX-30 starting production in Japan

    I sure hope so!
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    KYB excel-g vs Bilstein B4

    While I do not have any experience yet specific to the CX-5, The KYB will be tuned similar to stock ride, the Bilstein is more tuned towards the performance side. There are also KONI adjustables available. Tire Rack has had a good sale on them recently...
  13. mazdadude

    Question on the AWD system

    I did not need any special PID. I was using the purchased version of torque.
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    Question on the AWD system

    Using the torque app via OBDII Bluetooth interface, you can view the duty cycle of the of the rear powertrain coupler/clutch.
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    How many Mazdas have you owned?

    I have enjoyed all of the Mazda RWD vehicles I have owned: 1980 GLC SPORT 1981 626 DX 1981 626 LX 1982 626 DX 1982 626 LX 1985 RX-7 GSL-SE 1987 RX-7 Turbo II 1992 Miata 1992 Miata 2004 RX-8
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    How many Mazdas have you owned?

    I would say only about 20% were bought to flip over my 35 yrs of buying cars.
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    Question on the AWD system

    While I was on a highway Cloverleaf on ramp I was exhibiting push or understeer however I was able to use the accelerator to give it more throttle and rotate the vehicle and correct the understeer
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    How many Mazdas have you owned?

    Just picked up a 2004 RX8 it is my 30th Mazda.
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    Question on the AWD system

    It is not torque vectoring like the Acura, it simply adjust the amount of torque sent to the rear based on computer sampling
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    Question on the AWD system

    Still waiting for all the other members to come argue the other side.:unsure:
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