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  1. SparkYellow

    Comment by 'SparkYellow' in media 'Screenshot_20251021-120708.webp'

    Chose these lights due to the low profile (without stake). They can sit close to the ground and tilt up to point at the undercarriage. Considering the size of mice and rats, these lights will be at their eye level.
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    OBD2 Scanner/App: what sensors/values to monitor?

    The weather has cooled down quite a bit in the last few weeks. I notice that the coolant temp stays the same while the ATF temp seems lower. I understand your reasoning behind the short OCI. I may have used SupertTech's dino oil or two stroke oil in the past, can't remember which. I don't mind...
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    What are your Tire Pressure Monitoring/Adjustment Habits?

    The TPMS on my CX-3 also doesn't specify which tire is low. When the alert comes on, I have to pull over and check all four. Somehow I've got quite a few false alarms. My other cars don't have any monitoring system at all. I have used those kits where you replace the valve stem caps with...
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    OBD2 Scanner/App: what sensors/values to monitor?

    Did you have to pay for Pro to get ATF temp? I forgot why I paid for it. 😂
  5. SparkYellow

    OBD2 Scanner/App: what sensors/values to monitor?

    I have Torque Pro. Let me check... On the same phone with the same adapter, the Torque Pro app doesn't show any reading for the engine oil temp or "transmission temp (method 2)". 🤦
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    OBD2 Scanner/App: what sensors/values to monitor?

    This is from yesterday with the car parked for about half an hour (usps) and then two hours (labwork) in between. Engine oil temp is not read when the ignition is off.
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    OBD2 Scanner/App: what sensors/values to monitor?

    This is for my weekly 150 mile drive that takes 2.5 to 3 hours. The point where the ATF and oil temp peaked was one hour in and at the steep incline over 152 West.
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    Rodents eating wiring in cars. Does Mazda have this problem?

    This is a problem with all wires. When they are desperate enough, non-soy is as good as soy. I read about the Honda tape but went with protective sleeves/tubing first due to availability. There is a grid/mat (the grid guard) that can be placed under the car that will shock any offending...
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  14. SparkYellow

    Rodents eating wiring in cars. Does Mazda have this problem?

    I have two years of experience dealing with rodents out in the wild, more mice than rats. Peppermint oil is for posh ones living in highrises. I deal with the Mad Max kind in the desert. So far it seems that they have stayed away from the two vehicles (Chevy/Ford) that are mostly parked. Inside...
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  17. SparkYellow

    2007~2015 CX-9 Transmission Drain and Fill

    It looks like the newest ATF is A7. Pre-Skyactiv is M5 or earlier.
  18. SparkYellow

    2007~2015 CX-9 Transmission Drain and Fill

    Appreciate the reminder-caution! Is the new red (for 2024+ ) the same as the old red (for a 2008 CX-9)?
  19. SparkYellow

    AC, Fuse and Cooling Fan issues?

    @rzc Any good news? :unsure:
  20. SparkYellow

    OBD2 Scanner/App: what sensors/values to monitor?

    Currently between 7K and 8K miles. Had a sample analysis done a few years ago and was told that I could go longer. Rarely had to top off in between. I drive 2K+ miles per month and 90% freeway. Been using all major brands of 0w20 full synth around $30. Tried 5w30 once and didn't notice any...
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