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    Lube those caliper bolt pins!

    great info ! thanks a lot
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    2017 Impressions, Noise Comparison and Our New 2016 GT

    3300 odometer miles on a brand new car? My previous two brand new cars only had 13 and 15 miles on the odometer. Even the dealer acknowledged that 3300 is unusual and willing to install the remote for free. I don't think it was a general public demo car but must have been the first ones that...
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    2017 CX-5: Driven!!

    wow, $780 and $625 is a freaking bargain, too bad can't have both though on the touring http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/2017-mazda-cx-5-priced-from-msrp-of-24045-300419999.html do you guys think it'll be possible to get Grand Touring FWD w/ Premium Package for $30K (before taxes/fees)...
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    Brake caliper clean up.

    nice write up Anchorman ! awesome job, what kind of wire brush did you use to clean the calipers, can you post a link or picture? the calipers look brand new now. so you just used wire brush and brake degreaser/cleaner spray ? thanks for the tip on the dental pick/trapped air in piston...
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    The All-New 2017 Mazda CX-5 Units Have Arrived in U.S. Ports!

    thanks Piotrek ! great info, so new CX-9 is pretty quiet on par with Lexus LS600HL and Tesla. 2017 CR-V is like current CX-5, anyone knows the 2017 CX-5 dB rating ?
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    2016 CX5 GT Needs new pads

    just FYI, yes I agree with you that some pads are more harsher than others and tend to warp rotors but the main reason rotors "warp" is because of not using a torque wrench when tightening wheels, ALWAYS use a "star" pattern when tightening and a torque wrench for wheel nuts, it amazes me...
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    Look what came in the mail...Brake rotors/pads

    I use Sil-Glyde on caliper pins or where there's a rubber seal. All other metal to metal areas, I use the grease packet that comes with the pads or the Permatex high-temp purple ceramic stuff, I don't use the Sil-Glyde on metal to metal areas, the silicone can only handle up to 400 degrees F...
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    NY state drivers will have to start stripping

    Petition Started to Repeal New York State Window Tint Law http://hudsonvalleypost.com/petition-started-to-repeal-new-york-state-window-tint-law/
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    Reviews Monday for 2017s?

    sorry for confusion, you misunderstood, all 2016.5 and previous years have standard J-hooks meaning you can just go to any store and get replacement wipers easily , I was talking about the new 2017 CX-5 and asking the 2017 CX-5 owner in Japan if he can take a closer look at the 2017 CX-5...
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    Reviews Monday for 2017s?

    cool, you got a 2017, I'm interested in one too but want to do my due diligence on every little detail, can you do me a big favor and check the wiper connector, does it have the same nonsense going on with the new CX-9 ? 1) non-standard wiper connector must buy replacement wipers from...
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    The Retrofit Source: Morimoto XB LED Fog Light Housings for Mazda

    blackcx5, I;m interested as well, please keep us posted on your install, ijdmtoy seems to be universal projector housings and they add on adapter brackets for various vehicles.... I found this online, same exact housing as their CX-5 fog light but different bracket for the BMW. Light output...
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    Guide ATF Drain/Fill

    Thx Tomcat!!! Great work. I have a stupid newbie question, what is the purpose of measuring the coolant temp anyway during ATF change, isn't measuring what you take out and replacing the same exact amount good enough? I bet that's what dealers do anyway and that's for a one time drain and fill...
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    Show me your CX-5 wheels

    nice ! Awesome
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    Guide ATF Drain/Fill

    not sure if this will help , but in this video it looks like air intake and air filter is still installed (7:37 video mark)..... so looks like there is room, hopefully someone who has done it can confirm.... I plan to do it soon too, not going to get ripped off by the dealer, seems so easy...
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    HVAC Controls

    before you turned off did you have it on outside air or inside recirculate mode ?
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    SoulArmored CX-5 Build

    this doesn't need the red dye oil spray like K&N's right ? that K&N oil messed up my mass air flow sensor in my previous car, this one just clean with AEM cleaner and air dry right ...
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    Sold my cx-5

    damn those massively padded seats and headrests look super comfortable, also FLAT 2nd row ! no hump for 2nd row passenger, Mazda needs to step it up, even their new full size CX-9 has a hump (not comfortable for 2nd row center passenger)
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    Sold my cx-5

    Congrats, I saw a brand spanking new CRV in black just yesterday on the road and my jaw dropped when I got closer to the emblem and realized it was a CRV, they did a really nice job on the exterior and include a lot of luxury options. My wife is interested in getting it too. I can imagine...
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    Anyone 3D Printing?

    wow, that desktop CNC machine is pretty cool, can make actual parts for car or fix things around the house, problem though is have to keep stock metal blanks around for emergency, whereas the 3D printer just needs spools of plastic string.......
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