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I'm still grateful for you detailing your experience and the hell you went through doing that job. After reading that and as a starting point when considering changing mine, the pinch bolt failed to loosen. Went no further. Job went to my mechanic. Not a job to do at ground level. And I'm still...

If you do change the MAF sensor you might want to avoid cheap aftermarket chain store sensor. OEM Mazda is no doubt pricey but I'm not aware of another quality brand. Anybody know of any.

To me the question isn't why a long established product from a reputable manufacturer is unsafe but rather what is so different in Mazda's system that causes this corrosion. Was it because the factory coolant formulation at the time was insufficient to withstand the long 10 coolant service...

Sounds like thermostat stuck closed. I changed mine last year ( no problems... just being proactive along with both radiator hoses). The lower hose goes to the thermostat housing and it's a bit of a job to get to it. I don't think a 2016 has a coolant control valve but I could be wrong. Be a...

+1 on the brake fluid flush/change as recommended above. Let me add a few more random comments: With the apparently corrosive environment and amount of rust, be sure to clean/scrape/file all contact points where caliper and pads meet. There are caliper files made for this purpose ( or just a...

The OEM links accept a 5mm allen wrench in the end of the stud. That and a ratcheting box end wrench might work if it's not too rusted.

I agree about the sway bar end links. Mine (CTR brand as I mentioned previously) arrived today. They have hex flats for a wrench, something the Mazda one's don't. I had to use needle nose vise grips to keep the ball stud from turning when replacing the front links a few years ago. These new...

I understand that Mevotech (like Moog and others) has several quality levels and the Mevotech Supreme are way superior to their lower line. Another brand, Beck-Arnley, used to be consistently reliable but I understand that now you don't know what quality level part is in the box until you open...

The brake hoses and pads were done last year. I only discovered the broken link 3 days ago and ordered new one's that are due for delivery today. I hear you about getting to be too old to be crawling around the driveway. That's why this job goes to my mechanic. Brakes aren't too bad to do, it's...

Interesting that you mention rear sway bar links. Two days ago on my 2014, at 77,850 miles, I discovered that the right rear link separated. After checking clearance and reviewing a few youtube videos and @Digbicks1234 experience he posted( with pictures) a while back doing his, I decided this...

Agree with your comments. Also, after reading about the poor opinions of Jasper engines from professional mechanics it maybe in the best interests of the OP to avoid them. Overpriced and poor quality. They had a good reputation years ago. Hate to say it but a very sludged up engine and internal...

For a three year old CX-5 that's still within power train warranty I'd use the dealer and avoid the quick lube places like the plague. At the dealer the service will be (or should be) correctly done and documented and most likely some other things checked (with a hard copy) as part of the...

I changed mine at the 10 year and ~71,000 mile mark using the NGK plugs. Even though the original plugs looked good and the gap was basically unchanged, the idle became smoother and the throttle response improved. Glad I changed them. It was also a good time because I changed the valve cover...

Without checking, I'd think that wouldn't be too high if the fuel has to be forced through tiny injector orifices with enough pressure for it to be atomized against cylinder compression pressure. I know my 2014's fuel pressure can reach ~2900 PSI (which I believe is the max spec) at high rpm...

The studs I'm referring to are the one's that fasten the BOTTOM of the shock to the knuckle not the top. Take a look at where the bottom of the shock mounts to the car. You should see a big nut and the tip of a stud that will accept a small hex socket to remove /install the stud. My...

I didn't see what model year the OP's Cx-5 is but mentions 12 years so I'll guess 2013. My 2014 was built in 9/13 and does not have a bolt retaining the bottom of the shock ( although service manual shows bolt)) but instead has a stud threaded into the knuckle and a 19mm(?) nut. I think the bolt...

This new tire looks interesting. https://www.tirerack.com/tires/pirelli-scorpion-weatheractive#:~:text=The%20Scorpion%20WeatherActive's%20innovative%20polymer,as%20quiet%20on%2Droad%20comfort.

I had those Geolandar's which came on my 2014 when purchased new. I grew to hate them and they were gone at 3000 miles. The good: decent ride and good handling on smooth roads. Good dry traction. No heavy rain to check hydroplaning. The bad: rough road really harsh ride and they wore quickly. At...

Have the alignment checked. If both wheels are toed out the same amount it will track straight.