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    2008 Mazda5 Transmission Control Module Replacement *Experience*

    Well, you can do the light cover yourself probably for a few bucks if not interested in their quote, or find shade-tree mechanic for that. Try a second opinion about tranny, there is always change is it screwed.
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    How to crank without starting

    what he said... or remove connection to the ignition coils.
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    What have you done to your Mazda5 today?

    Basically, idea is fuel tanks made of plastic, so no rust build up, fuel at the pump is clean. So nothing to really filter. I took two tank out for unrelated issues in 2002 and 2003 cars two and 3 years ago with the screen fuel filters, they were clean as a whistle.
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    Do you change the washer when engine oil chage - where do u get it from?

    What he said is true. I've never replaced a crush washer in a good decade and a half on my previous car and have never in Mazda since it was new in 2012 doing oild changes about 2-3 times a year. Probably not a good thing to do, me bad, bad boy! (drive)
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    Eliminating RFID on ignition key?

    Something like this: https://www.ebay.com/itm/202394688701 Yes. You would have to remove the check for the RFID signature or make it think it is always there. Probably no aftermarket for this due to the cars limited run nature. You can also just live with a large key chain :)
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    Eliminating RFID on ignition key?

    Something like this: https://www.ebay.com/itm/202394688701 Yes. You would have to remove the check for the RFID signature or make it think it is always there. Probably no aftermarket for this due to the cars limited run nature.
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    Gas Mileage Vs Sienna

    CX-5? It kinda depends if you need the 3 row seating or not. Sinenna would be a real upgrade to 5 as it still has the 3 seating and extra space.
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    Spindle-Strut bolt torque specs

    Don't have one, sorry. Based on the info you found, with this wide of a range they give does not see to matter. Just go between the both settings at around 185.
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    Eliminating RFID on ignition key?

    You can't easily bypass unless you know hacking. That's the whole idea of the tech. the box I told you, does what you did just without leaving the key in. It emulates the RFID signature.
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    Eliminating RFID on ignition key?

    Maybe you can add similar device used for the remote car starter that does that? Can even add a switch under the dash which normal car thief would not know about or add a push start :)
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    Which oil is best for a 2015 Mazda5?

    0w-20. I know some ppl are anal about the brad but I buy what is on sale. Major brands all meat the requirements and all synthetic, so not that far all from each other.
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    Random Wildlife Entering My Car (2014 Mazda5)

    Mom had a Saturn before, rats loved to s*** all over her engine. Mazda seems rat free.
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    LED Headlights on the Mazda5

    I've tried the cheap $30 sets and found them to be garbage. The light output is s***, reliability of balasts is crap, the lightbulbs bases crack. Seem at around $50-$60 a set the quality shoots up to the good level and several of my e-bay sets lasted good 3-4 years before I had to replace bulbs...
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    Differences or imsprovements between 2015-2017 M5

    Maybe but now even CR-V is coming with 1.5L and Escape with 1L/3Cyl
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    Motor front main seal (crankshaft gasket)?

    You have to know why. If it is leaking, sure. But there is no need to do it as a preventative maintenance unless the dealership needs money.
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    2008 Mazda 5 fuel filters

    Why? Are you having issues with gas supply, did someone dropped sand in your tank? Generally those are life time filters and don't require changes. I've dropped a few gas tanks and found that the filters were clean enough not to worry about changing them, and that is in cars twice as old as...
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    2017 Mazda5 - Clean Japanese Title or still some Fords parts left in it?

    Welcome to the club! This is left over Ford-assisted design at least power train wise.
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    Mazda 5 Jacking Point

    https://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123630776-Mazda-5-Jacking-Point&p=3486587&viewfull=1#post3486587
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    Protective shield for the head light?

    I see they sell one here: https://www.rvinyl.com/Mazda-Mazda5-2008-2010-Headlight-Protection-Kits.html Just depends if you really need it. It does protect from lights going yellow with time would help. I'm yet to see a headlight broken with a rock, usually windshields take one for the team, so...
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    Which Mobil1 0W-20 for 2013 Mazda5?

    Probably engine not liking thinner oil due to wear. It is a good idea to stick with what works. 1q over 2k is still with in the norm though but annoying to have to add.
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