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Your local Mazda service center likely isn’t using a Mazda branded oil either. They’ll usually use a bulk 0w-20 like Synpower. Check your invoice to be sure. The oil the mechanic described will work just fine, meets all required certifications (as does the bulk oil the dealership is using).

I use manual to downshift/engine brake for the mile long 10-15% decline from home. I’ll occasionally use sport mode when I want to give it the beans (passing, WOT at a green light)

Is the transmission fluid at the correct level?

I read a nice line of thinking yesterday. After making a big purchase on a house or car, don’t research anymore as you’ll only be disappointed. Case in point, I got my ‘23 T a few months ago and the finance incentive was 3.9% for 60 months. I saw Mazda is now offering 0% on ‘24 models, big oof...

Glad to see it’s holding up well, 5k miles on mine and how easy the trim could scratch is a big concern of mine. My ‘21 RAV4 Hybrid XSE has midnight black painted trim and looks fantastic. Scratches will buff out no problem. Not sure if I’ll be as lucky with the Mazda but agree with others that...

Keep. You said it yourself, you love the car right? Any other vehicle’s headlights that are LED are going to cost just as much to replace. Repairs were all cosmetic, not mechanical? Not sure if you getting “*****” on a trade in is worth it if the concerns are solely appearance related. If you...

I’m very happy with the viofo 119v3, I’m sure you’ll really like your 229!

It’s if you want to pull power from outside the mirror vs inside the mirror itself. Same power source, one is from the plug on the back of the mirror and the other is where that same plug connects but on the inside the mirror. The Viofo mk3 cable will provide you extra protection if that puts...

I did a small refresh on my PC last week. I upgraded my Ryzen 3600 to a 5700, and I bumped my RAM from 32 GB to 64 GB with matching model numbers. 3 years old and still running strong. Most annoying thing was my DisplayPort cable magically failed during the install. I plugged everything in and...

From my 100 ft high view, that sums up my thoughts as well. I hear you. I felt the same way buying domestic when I got my first new car in 2012. Buy American! Man that bit me quality wise (lemon law and lawyer). And shocker, that automaker no longer makes “sedans” anymore. That pushed me to...

https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Electric-cars-in-China/China-gives-EV-sector-billions-of-yuan-in-subsidies#:~:text=Contemporary%20Amperex%20Technology%2C%20or%20CATL,increase%20from%20the%20year%20before. They’re for sure subsidizing. Getting better bang for their buck too from the looks of...

I’m finding this to be the case also. I had the opportunity a year and a half ago to purchase a domestic vs Chinese HVAC system for my home. My experience with domestic systems has been spotty quality with expensive fixes. I chose the Chinese HVAC system that was the same price as the...

2018 was the first model year Mazda implemented cylinder deactivation on the CX-5. Even though your 6 and CX-5 both have a 2.5 liter engine, your 6 doesn’t have the cylinder deactivation feature your CX-5 had.

That’s absolutely nuts. Two brand new vehicles and we’re watching this unfold on a forum. Waiting for the inevitable recall, sincerely hope folks don’t get hurt from this.

Two different solutions to a similar symptom, posted in two different threads.

From the post you replied to: Turns out it needed a TCM (throttle control module) re-flash.

Service centers will sell the value ones. You just need to pay attention to the part number, use the Thai made part number and not the —MV value line one.