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    Source for quality roof rails that allow fitting of proper clamp on bars?

    Mazda changed the design of the roof rails in 2017. I have seen a number of setups with crossbars that attach directly to the 6mm mounting holes under the plastic drain rail strip. Crossbars are available... rails.. I saw this here recently that attaches directly to the roof with curved rails...
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    Source for quality roof rails that allow fitting of proper clamp on bars?

    Do you want to be able to adjust the crossbars location?
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    What grade oil do you prefer?

    I'm pretty sure the type, brand, and formulation are all important things to consider over the basic grade to use, either 0w20 or 5w30, which are pretty close.
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    2026 Mazda CX-5 Configurator Preview

    Do you recall the RPM for the 139.5 hp? The torque is higher (at 175.5 ftlbs) than my Skyactive 2.0L
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    2013~2016 CX-5 Spark Plug Issue

    I'm not sure what a back tap is. I guess a thread chaser is similar to a tap.
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    2013~2016 CX-5 Spark Plug Issue

    You might try a thread chaser. It's a threaded item with a chunk cut out of one side of it that cleans the threads as you screw it in. Also look down in the holes with a good flashlight maybe you can see what's wrong.
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    CX-9 2.5T Throttle body clean?

    This video is for a intake valve cleaning, not throttle body, isn' it?
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    How to change CX-9 Key Fob battery?

    Replace the battery, marked 3068, by sliding it out from the fob. Make sure you put the new one back the same way.
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    Guide DIY Inner Tail Lights CX-90/70

    Did you use amber leds?
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    Tire size question - Help!

    Will he let you mount a rim (without the tire) just to verify the brakes or something else dont' rub?
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    Horrible gas mileage in brand new CX-5

    If you drive carefully (like you say you do) and they haven't added any new construction or delays on your route that cause excessive idling you should easily expect same or better than your old CX9. I guess even a newer, low mileage car can have some basic issues that could cause this. Have...
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    Horrible gas mileage in brand new CX-5

    I always like to take a new car on some longer cruises, if possible. Especially on the highway for an hour or two.
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    Center armrest latch/lock removal. Plastic catch has broken off. Help!

    I think to disassemble the lid of the console it involves unsnapping certain parts, but I have never done it.
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    Center armrest latch/lock removal. Plastic catch has broken off. Help!

    I added some magnets I got from Amazon and left the latch in place. It works great, better than it did with the latch...
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    2016~2023 CX-9 41K spark plug change, found NGK plugs in the wild

    Those plugs have risen from around $12-14 to over $17 @. They are still cheaper than Mazda OEM prices
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    Need Help with CX-5 Oil issue PCV

    I can recall a couple of times when I checked the oil and it was really low, but I know there was more oil in there... it seems kind of unreliable to only rely on the dipstick reading because for some reason the oil doesn't always show up the same on the dipstick. I usually know how much is in...
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    Trying to run solar cable from roof into trunk without drilling

    here's the hood solar panels I saw ... Hood Solar Panel
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    How to lower engine crank time with Forscan?

    Stuck solenoid on the starter?
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    New 2025 CX-5 with highway vibration problem; tires?

    We can hope that the dealer used the set from the new car for diagnostic purposes, and checked all of the suspect tires to find the out of round ones.
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