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Ya, mostly shorter drives with maybe a couple of six hour (one way) road trips per year. Have been doing this at the car wash for some time and just surprised to see it happening now. BUT, it maybe the longer lines that I typically avoid. Surprised to see this happen as I only tap the start...

Good point. Old habits die hard (referring to gas). As for the coolant...good to know. I don't check this things like I used to. I've been using a local dealership who check all fluids and battery and I've been going in about every 5-6k for oil service.

Been wondering about this car battery of mine or if it's something I've been doing. Only seems to happen at the car wash. I'm careful not to hit the accessories so it doesn't draw too much on the battery while I'm waiting in line. But to tap just once for the radio I would think would be okay...

Cool. This guy does sound good and listening to him talk sounds like he really knows what he's doing and about Mazdas. Just wish he was much closer.

Based on his comments does it look reasonable to have him do the change? I've been using the local Mazda dealership.

The location doing some of the work I've talked about is busy so 1/5 is the date. I'll be do for an oil service. Thought I'd have this guy do it since the car will be in. I asked if he had Mazda 0w20 synthetic oil. I assume this is no concern, but thought I'd check. Here's his response: I don't...

Didn't think so. Wasn't sure if these later versions were much different or had worthwhile fixes.

I believe I'm at 70.00.335, and after having upgraded (some time ago) I had to attach a laptop to the infotainment system to get the Mazda Tweaks to work. Is it worth upgrading past the version I'm at? I don't believe I can get back Mazda Tweaks if I do.

Since I've had the CX-5 I've been in the habit of going to the dealership for the oil service. Someone at work mentioned they go to Walmart to do this. Has anyone else done this and had good results? Looks like their pricing is about half of the dealership for the same service.

Interesting.

So it sounds like at around 77k miles don't worry about the filter.

Thought so. When work is done is this filter usually cleaned or replaced? I'll have to check with this mechanic as I don't recall if he said anything or not.

Ya, I understood that. Is there no filter to deal with?

CV? I understand but how does that tie with the Are you referring to a filter change when doing the transmission? Thought he and I spoke about that on the phone but interesting it's not mentioned in his email. As for prices they have been competitive. Might be the Denver market.

I'll need to schedule. He'll need to check out the front hardware and/or test drive. He's suspicious if there is an issue. He had said if there was an issue he wouldn't do anything until he started to feel some play. Guess either way works but more so if you need to watch the funds. He doesn't...

Here's the mechanics reply to my queries: Coolant flush/cleaner: Coolant can be checked for protection level and acidity, but coolant service is usually recommended around 120,000 miles. Ten years is also a good recommendation. Process involves adding a chemical "cleaner" to the system...

Thanks for the info. Unfortunately, I do not have a good setup at all at home to do this. He was a referral from another shop that doesn't work on Mazdas. Both shops have really good reviews. Listening to this mechanic talk, he sounds like he really knows what he's doing, and apparently he's...

Finally heard back from this place that works on Mazdas. In regards to the out tie rods and lower control arms. Looking at the photo he thinks they are probably fine. Would like to drive my CX-5 to check the feel, etc. But says it looks like grease was squeezed out of both of the seals as he...

Yes. Looked like I was out driving around in the woods. The Mazda Navigation, just to be clear.

I've been keeping the maps from Mazda up to date. Even though I actually use Google maps. Thought it might be helpful to have a backup. Recently I was around 8,000 ft and coming down in elevation. This thing was so inaccurate it wasn't even funny. And I was driving on a road that's been around...