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    Horrible vandalism - saved by sheer luck and common sense

    No, actually. Metropark parking lot, NJ, Iselin/Woodbridge/Edison. Amazing. 1000 cars park there. I know the cop, he's from my town. Caught him yesterday directing traffic due to snow ladden fallen tree. They have not caught the miscreant yet. A total of 7 cars - all between 2018 - 2016...
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    Bosch ST3300 Oil Filter - Fits 2016 but won't work for 2017??

    Please double check - as far as I heard these and many more are no more being made by Bosch. Rather they have been outsourced to Champion Labs. Bosch only provides the name and charges royalty for it. There was some article I read where it was stated Bosch moving forward will mostly supply their...
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    60K Mile Service

    GJ - would you mind detailing the procedure please? From stand still full throttle till torque goes to RED/touches red line? How long to hold it there? Or - when driving? Etc. Etc. Also every 10,000 miles = 2nd. oil change I usually drop a can of Techron which BTW has never failed me.
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    Horrible vandalism - saved by sheer luck and common sense

    6:30 AM - park @ NJ Railways train station parking lot as I decided to take public transport today. 7:30 PM - return - to see huge # of policemen, fire fighters, etc. Apparently - few miscreants decided to find new cars in the lot (registration sticker in windshield dead giveaway). Then they...
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    Carpet Cleaners

    bucket, hot water, scrub brush. Okay maybe a foam spray on carpet for few minutes.
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    2017~2025 Jackpot deal yesterday! But...I have a couple easy questions

    you can buy a cheap XM radio and attach it to the AUX port.
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    Parchment leather

    2 children ages 7 and 10 and neighbor's dog - romps in the rear seat. Cleans perfectly using Lexol followed by conditioner What doesn't clean well: The center divider cubicle where the center divider folds into. That's not leather and its a bad design. The center divider's top surface catches...
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    Is there a way to disable trunk open on FOB?

    Simple - that key fob has couple of screws holding it. Take it out, put something where it presses into the trunk button so that you can't press it anymore, re-assemble and you're good to go.
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    Is there a way to disable trunk open on FOB?

    Check user manual to see if liftgate has a dedicated fuse. If yes - pull it out.
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    2017~2025 So just who designed the speech announcement system?

    Frankly - I have 2016 CX-5 and have scenarios where my audio is at a rather high volume and GPS notifications at half. I never had the issue you're describing since the audio tends to get almost muted and I can hear the GPS announcements clearly. I had to dial down the GPS volume as I found it...
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    Best Alternative to CX-5

    https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/cars-with-apple-carplay Also Toyota: https://www.theverge.com/2018/1/15/16892804/toyota-lexus-apple-carplay-2019-models-avalon-naims-detroit-2018
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    Best Alternative to CX-5

    nissan: murano mitsubishi: Mirage, Outlander honda: cr-v, pilot I personally have huge issues with Hyundai and refuse to even promote them.
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    Seriously, I could just cry. Idiot rear-ended my 8-month-old CX-5 yesterday

    Its extremely sad to see this with OP's car, I do hope insurance will come through. Looks like entire lift gate, bumper, and side fenders perhaps. Hope damage did not creep up to the roof section. Trade-in / resale values will definitely take a hit. I think OP was driving sensibly. Otherwise...
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    Seriously, I could just cry. Idiot rear-ended my 8-month-old CX-5 yesterday

    Guys - not sure of your respective driving/commuting/etc. but this is WAY too common especially in urban heavily congested areas. I drive daily to NY City from NJ and back. Here's the kicker: within NY City, things do look chaotic but there's a rhythm once someone figures it out such rear ends...
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    Where to mount voltmeter?

    I had this in my previous car due to exact same reasons as yours and it worked really well: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071JR1JPM/?tag=m20b7-20
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    What do you recommend: "Lubricate all locks, hinges, etc"

    I want to know what's recommended for the task "Lubricate all locks, hinges, etc." in terms of product to use? Few tell me - under no circumstances use WD-40. I checked and found in a new car, there seems to be some white gooey material when I pulled 1 door handle. Seems to be lithium grease...
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    2017 Paddle Shifters

    There's a complete how-to here under how-to section.
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    Questions for my next Service Appointment

    In my area (trust me very pricey .. NY prices) dealer quotes $130. Drain and fill. $300 for complete flush but you have to leave car overnight and comes with ATF new filter and new pan gasket, pans dropped and cleaned. They will NOT do it at all unless your car crosses the 60k mark. I tried to...
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    What is the optimum tire pressure?

    Yes, I do roll up and have them check it, once bi monthly. I have Nitrogen in those tires. I have them check it and fill it with Nitrogen if required. The long story is during winter months, the 15 min. wait is fine. During summer, its insufficient they also confirmed to me. But asking...
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    What is the optimum tire pressure?

    Exactly my point. I have 29,000 miles and checked 2 weeks back shows remaining wear: 60%. Went to Costco for tire rotation/balancing and they also confirmed same value.
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