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Payam and Terry over at Burger Tuning sent me some extensions for the second MAP sensor connector at the intercooler. This essentially makes disconnecting and reconnecting the JB4 much easier, though once it's installed there's really no reason to uninstall it unless you need to troubleshoot an...

It's likely that the dealer mechanic simply doesn't want to be liable for any issues after the transmission service, in case something happens to go wrong. I can see them turning people with high mileage away, especially since there is no transmission fluid change interval published in the...

Besides what's already been mentioned, it might be a good idea to change out the cabin air filter and at least inspect the engine air filter. Both are super easy to do.

I go by tire ratings and customer reviews. Usually the reviews or the retailer websites will offer a little more insight. I've used Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2s for the last 6-7 years. I think they offer good grip and excellent durability, but they are noisy on clear pavement. I think that if I...

Hi @CarpeDiem, I know its been a while but I wanted to know if these wheel spacers are still available. If they are, would you be open to shipping to Canada?

Thanks for adding the pictures @redline3104! Prefix updated. Good luck with the sale! Sidenote for any interested buyers, I had this intake on my 2018 CX-9 and moved it on to my 2022 CX-9 recently. Still works great, and the included AEM dryflow filter is very easy to clean and maintain (no...

I've had good experiences with the Michelin Xice and Bridgestone Blizzak lines. I have yet to try Nokian Hakkapeliittas but I hear those are one of the best for ice and snow. The Blizzak DM-V2s I had on my last CX-9 were great for the 6 seasons I used them, and I probably could have gone another...

The tint in the OEM front window glass is a very, very light tint to reduce glare and UV. It's what gives the OEM glass a slightly green or blue hue. The tint is either layered into the laminated glass, or the glass is dyed during construction. I don't think you have anything to worry about...

Personally, even out of warranty, I would change the oil once a year regardless of mileage. My reasoning is that over the years, the mileage interval for oil changes has gotten longer, most likely due to improvements in the engines and improvements with the oils themselves. I went from 3k to 5k...

Great pictures!

I understand the concern. If possible (and if it's worth it to you), you could bring it up with the service manager to see what they say, and then escalate further to Mazda Corporate to confirm that as long as the oil being used meets the certifications outlined in the manual, both conventional...

Wow, that is very close lol. It's interesting to see what can be made to fit and what will work.

If you pull the other one off, it may have the part number stamped into it on the back side. If it does, you could go to a local dealership with the part number and buy/order it from them, or try an online search with the part number to find a retailer to order from.

Got some stuff done this weekend. First, I'll be returning the paddle shifter extensions. They just don't stick properly, and I'm still on the fence about the look, so I decided to go without. I had ordered a couple of exhaust tips from Amazon thinking that I could remove the OEM tips and...

First detail on the new (to me) car, which is a 2022 CX-9 in Jet Black Mica. I did a standard contact wash, then polished each panel with my Milwaukee M18 Fuel DA polisher, orange medium cutting pad, and Blackfire One Step. I took a significant amount of micromarring out, but some still remains...

This weekend I got a few things done. Got the front windows tinted to 35%, installed a pair of LED reverse light bulbs, and replaced the slightly damaged SkyactivG emblem on the liftgate with a new one (Note: the OEM SkyactivG emblem is a pinned emblem that will leave 2 small holes if removed)...