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    2016 CX-5 1st HUGE issue, stuck on highway - Need Help

    Does anyone has the diagram of which wires go to which plug? Passenger to driver.....
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    2016 CX-5 1st HUGE issue, stuck on highway - Need Help

    To give some idea of what shuddering, etc. - its like when transmission fails to click for few and you feel that sudden jerk. Another point I noticed - with passage of time (i.e. driving) even when I stop in a traffic light I start to feel the car vibrate. The check engine light initially solid...
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    2016 CX-5 1st HUGE issue, stuck on highway - Need Help

    At 70,000 miles and for few weeks observed a bit of sluggishness when accelerating. Normal culprits like engine oil, air filter, MAF sensor - cleaned/change/reviewed/sprayed. Local dealership told anyways due for S/plug replacement at 75k so I decided to do it myself. Pretty easy and changed all...
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    Just got a 2016.5 CX-5 - Tips, Tricks and MPG

    Nah - I start car at 5:45 AM, stop car at 7:40 AM, start car at 7:30 PM, stop car at 8:15 PM. 2 starts only. The blue coolant light turning off has insignificant impact. 5 days/week. Weekend I don't use this car. Once monthly long drives but again 1 start usually.
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    Just got a 2016.5 CX-5 - Tips, Tricks and MPG

    Extreme cold, start car and look at the speedometer and RPM. You'll see a blue light towards the bottom, looks like an electrical grounding symbol, sideways. Its blue - can't miss it. I usually wait for it to go off if alone and if with my better half I dare not wait and in which drive slowly...
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    Help! Dropped engagement ring into 2024 CX-5 Defroster vent

    Question - where are you sleeping these days?
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    Just got a 2016.5 CX-5 - Tips, Tricks and MPG

    I have the same car - 2016 CX5 GT 2.5L. Bitter cold - end December till Jan. end mileage drops to low 20s, even colder - upper teens. This is my experience after owning car for now 8 yrs. During "normal" seasons I get 24 to 26 City / Hybrid driving and 29.5 to 33 mpg if only highway. Once every...
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    Saw dealership using this oil for 2017 CX-5

    I would not put it. I have a 2016 CX-5 and never had put anything but Mazda oil bought from medcenter. Due to a pinch put this oil. Within 2000 miles I changed it. Engine sound - changed within 100 miles. Acceleration - decreased Mileage - decreased. I commute and get 26.5 mpg and it dropped...
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    Blown away Falken WildPeak A/T Trail 225/55/R19

    Update: I covered snow and this year in NJ had plenty. However, a week back had torrential rains and by now my tires are over an year and + old. I was stuck in the rocky steep side of Delaware Water gap area and had to make it home by morning. Anyways drove thru slushy areas covering almost the...
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    Transmission fluid change without filter replacement

    I did D/F at 30,000 miles. Approaching 50,000 miles. The A/T has a wee bit of hesitation at lower gears I am seeing. I want to proceed with D/F again. Can someone tell me how much quarts and what's the correct part # please? Should 1 D/F be sufficient or should I be driving for a week and doing...
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    3 neighbors now: Cat Converter Stolen! Seeing article in NYT

    Already doing it. @Antoine : maybe a general warning? Seems really kicked up due to surge in prices of 2 precious metals?
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    Replacing CX5 OEM battery with a Group 35 AGM equivalent

    Pepboys has a very, very good AGM battery which I use. The price is awesome if web bought as they give 15% off including free install in most places. Their Champion series has 3 and 4 year. Additionally its not pro-rated but real 3 years. I was lucky and got their Bosch AGM S6 which is 4 year...
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    3 neighbors now: Cat Converter Stolen! Seeing article in NYT

    2 of the neighbors have Prius but 1 was Rav4 2019. They are all parked in public parking lot due to snow. I am concerned for my Mazda CX5 due to where I park and no - I have no other option. I may be able to find someone to VIN etch and maybe even spray paint it but for this particular model CX5...
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    Turn off SCBS, for good?

    Front emblem. Disconnect it?
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    Blown away Falken WildPeak A/T Trail 225/55/R19

    Update: recent heavy snow. Obviously had to wait for driveways to clear and ONE round of road snow clean. Had still CONSIDERABLE SNOW left on all township roads and highways were not cleared also too much. only area had a slide was when car got almost stuck but still was able to move out over 7...
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    What does my TRUSTED mechanic mean to redline my car?

    Thanks. @markjenn he did say to use 1st or 2nd gear while moving. I thought it was apparent since mentioned empty parking lot. Hope this clarifies. thank you all. Consider solved.
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