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Study this video carefully. It shows what I've come to learn. The overall design is meant for relative easy access to change parts, to maintain fluids, metal construction on crucial parts, and simplicity (example: 6-speed transmission). That said rust could be an issue in heavy snow...

I installed Fortin on 2013 CX and 2016 Mazda6 last year. I forgot the specifics but I do know you have to ensure you install the latest firmware update. I did purchase the Fortin Key Fobs as well for longer distance. The hardest part was doing the programming sequence over and over until you...

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Hey you actually bought a new lower bolt? :) Ensure to get good lighting. Water Pump Belt - I used a wrench and pushed it into and eventually over the water pump pulley while turning crank. No way I wanted to use my bare fingers. Or you can use the zip tie method found via a YouTube search...

The good thing about Nu Finish is its found everywhere. Holds its own and is a good value. 2.5 years later from start of test!!!! the NuFinish and Turtle Wax Ice are impressive.

Actually the Tensioner top nut is the same part number as DEEZ Nuts: Stabilizer Bar Nut, Power Booster Nut, Top Assembly Nut, Bracket Nut, Drive Shaft Nut, Spare Carrier Nut, Mount Bracket Nut, Shifter Assembly Nut, Upper Hinge Nut, Fuse Nut, Water Pump Nut, Alternator Nut, Front Mount Bracket...

22-30lbs spec. I unloosened then replaced the top nut from the engine bay and mine was easy to break loose. In fact I broke it loose and removed it by hand from the engine bay. Have a looksie: Where's the Nut?!?!?! Oh there you are :) This top nut has been removed/attempted on a few times...

The head gasket is an easy job...Accessing it is time consuming hence why the Mazda? Mechanic recommended replacing it. What is your mileage? Even outside your powertrain warranty it does not hurt to call Mazda USA for even partial coverage of new engine.

See my edit of my previous post. Tensioner Bolt - Needs a wrench, socket will not fit. bottom bolt- Needs a wrench, socket will not fit. Recommend a ratchet wrench. top bolt - Regular sized ratcheting wrench from engine bay access works-confirmed. Socket might work from wheel well access. New...

Pause to 7:00 mark of this video tensioner. Image that but closer to engine bay since vid shows a 2.0 liter engine. Tensioner bolt: My extra long wrench has a 15 degree offset but what really helps is being boxed in the end. The boxed end helps extend grip sideways (90 degrees) to capture the...

90 1 product: Optimum No Rinse Wash and Wax. I spend maybe 15 mins to clay bar Mazda6 ONLY on bottom of fenders, front door and rocker panels every 6 month. Its lower to ground than CX-5. Oh I see why you guys are questioning.....I can't remember last time clay barring CX-5. The CX-5 has more...

The tensioner is right up against the engine bay. Space is really tight. You'll need wrenches with a box end. The HF long reach metric wrenches............trust me you want to go longer. HF's long reach 17mm wrench is 12 inches whereas my extra long one is 16 inches. You could join two wrenches...

With my method all paint surfaces are smooth to the hands touch. I clay bar the bottom sections of the front doors, front fenders, rocker panel every 6 months because they feel rough to the hand. Its primarily road tar accumulation. You don't even need much pressure as the Optimum does most of...

Clarification: The actual Piston section and facing engine bay says F-569897.07-0100 with date 12/18/2018 but bottom half with roller and facing engine says F-569897.10 with date 12/20/2018. Must've been assembled in different areas of the plant an on different days to be bolted together...