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    When I was a kid I walked 10 miles to school.......

    I had a 2013, it never felt under powered. I now have a 2015, 2.5. The extra power is nice, but the 2.0 did fine.
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    Do not wash

    I think that in NJ you can pump diesel, right?
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    2016 CX-5 rotors rusted, brakes gone at 24,645 miles = $900

    I believe that the rear brakes come into use quicker than the front ones to prevent the front end from diving while braking. Could be why we need rear brakes serviced quicker that the front ones. I had my rear pads replaced at 45955 miles. I now have 58,000 on it with front brakes still...
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    What new Mazda reveal at 2019 NY autoshow?

    One article I read said 28 combined, and 30 highway. That can't be right. That is what I have now.
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    '16 USB Not Charging Phone

    My 2015 has two accessory sockets, one in the console, and one in the cubby hole in front of the trans shifter.
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    Fuel consumption CX5

    2015 Touring, 28.2 average by the pump, 28.5 by the dash, 57,600 miles.
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    2016 CX-5 brake pedal spacing

    I have hit both which can be kind of a ticklish situation, but then I wear size 15's. The preceding is why I now use my left foot for braking. Faster response time anyways. In tight circumstances I can hover right over the brake pedal. Started this with my 2013 CX5, and have had no problems...
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    Toyo A36

    I put Michelin Defenders T+H on my CX5 at 46,000 miles, and have put 10,000 on them. They are quite a bit quieter, and smoother than the originals, and it is so nice to be able to accelerate from a stop on a wet road without the tires losing traction as easily as the original equipment tires did.
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    What kind of real world mpg are owners getting?

    We drove from Charlotte to Ft Lauderdale recently. Filled up on the road, and suddenly i could not get the mpg I usually get of 30/31 at 70. Let's see, flat road, cool so no a/c. Couldn't get above 27.8 or so. At next fill up, same brand, and same style brand new pumps. Aha, the pump had...
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    Oscillation with rear window open

    Open the opposite front side window. By adjusting the opening you can quiet it, and even get a mild breeze on the back of you head, assuming the open rear window is on the passenger side, and the front is the drivers.
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    2017~2025 The truth about Mazdas according to Scotty

    Never heard of him, or seen him before. Watched a couple of minutes, and that was enough of that.
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    Break-in/first oil change on 2.5T

    Have never done anything special during break-in period. Drove the cars as fast as I wanted, never worried about maintaining steady speeds, or strong acceleration. Have never had any problems, and having driven for 55 years, that's a lot of cars. I do change oil religiously, and more often...
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    Mazda CX5 GT 2016 rolled back on incline with EPB enabled

    EPB is why I purchased my 2015 at the end of it's lease.
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    We got our new 2019 GTR Reserve Car Friday and lost the Key Fob on Saturday.

    One thing that surprised me about the key fob was that when our two fobs started getting weak it was only $5 each to get the batteries replaced at the dealer.
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    Help needed 2013 gt cx 5!

    I had a 2013 Touring with the 2.0, and now have a 2015 with the 2.5. Is the 2.5 faster, yep, but I never had any problems with the 2.0. I really don't consider it as slow as some people seem to think it is. For instance a 2013 Ford Escape 0 to 60 was 9.3, the 2013 CX-5 was listed at 7.9. A...
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    E15 Gas in the USA

    I have tried tankfulls of both premium, and alcohol with no appreciable difference in fuel milage, or performance. For the curious among us here is a list of alcohol free gas stations in the US, and Canada. https://www.pure-gas.org/
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    Bought a 2016 cx5 touring CPO - Already have an issue

    Have you talked to them, yet? If so what did they say?
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    What other cars did you look at before getting your CX-5?

    Looked at none. I was coming off of a 2010 Honda Accord lease, and read Car & Driver's 2013 CUV comparison test which the CX won. Did a test drive, and that was it. Leased a 2013 Touring, followed by a 2015 Touring. Lease just ended on the 2015, and I purchased it.
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    How Far Can You Drive With Your Fuel Gauge on Empty

    According to "Your Mechanic.com", 67 to 91 miles. This is on 2015's with no size engine listed, nor model. https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-far-can-you-drive-your-vehicle-on-empty-by-brady-klopfer
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    How many miles before you replaced your original tires?

    Just got Michelin Defenders at 46,000. About 50% of that was probably highway driving.
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