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    Oil Leak at 7400 miles (2024 CE T CX-5)

    Part defects or poor assembly?
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    Maximizing Safety and Efficiency: Hypermiling

    I agree to most of your points. However, I am not sure about the adjective, "gradual" Gradual Acceleration: Accelerate smoothly and gradually. Avoid hard starts and excessive throttle input I used to own a Prius ('05) Hypermiling was popular among owners.... The consensus was to accelerate...
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    Tail/Brake Light 'Burned Out' warning

    I think it was popular among European cars.. not sure about now. My '98 540iA had it. My uncle had a Citroen in the late '80s. It actually verbally warned him when a brake light burned out.
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    Mazda CEO says American drivers want ICE vehicles

    Mazda should do the opposite of what Nissan does... Team up with Toyota but stay independent.... am I asking too much?
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    Does leaving the car unlocked drain the 12V battery?

    My daughter once left her Mazda3 on roadside for the summer and came home by air. After 2 months, the battery was dead.... A Li-ion jumper I bought her saved the day.
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    Does leaving the car unlocked drain the 12V battery?

    The keyless entry unit/sensor is constantly probing for fob response. (even when it is unlocked) (so that when you press the rubber button on the handle, it locks) Usually, a small part of circuit is always awake to interact. (in circuitry, it is call always-on.) That consumes some power. Should...
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    Off Topic Docusign Scam

    Many people like me nowadays... Never pick up phone calls from numbers not in contact lists. (whatever the ID says) I told my kids. If you should have a need to call from a strange number, call twice. I will pick it up the second time. Scammers rarely call you twice.
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    2013 Mazda CX-5 Auto Fold Side Mirrors?

    I knew for a fact that, in 2016 when I acquired my Mazda6, Mazda6 sold in Asian countries had auto-folding mirrors. Not sure about 2013 CX5, though.
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    2024 CX-5 CE TPMS Light On

    If it corrects itself later, no need to worry about it. Wireless is not 100% reliable all the times.... interference, etc.
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    Off Topic Docusign Scam

    AI helps good guys as much as bad guys.
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    Deal On Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3

    Check manufactured date (on the tires). 6 yrs is the limit for tires. Beyond that, no tire shop will touch your tires.
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    2013 Mazda CX-5 Auto Fold Side Mirrors?

    Such feature (folding side mirrors) were not available to US customers until close to 2020 models. However, I recall seeing someone sells a kit to achieve what you want to do. Search online a bit for your 2013 model.
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    Fluid or Rubber Engine Mount Type?

    Reference for you. https://www.mazdaswag.com/v-2013-mazda-cx-5--touring--2-0l-l4-gas/engine--mounts
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    2022 CX-5 Turbo factory forged engine?

    The engine blocks are cast aluminum (upper and lower), not forged.
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    Help! Engine will not stay running oddity!

    As ^ suggested... if giving it some gas makes engine keep running, but idle does not hold on by itself, you might have a ICV leak. (idle control valve) Saw my co-worker's Lexus RX failed that way (15 yrs ago) when going home from office.
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    Transmission Failure After Fluid Change?

    Transmission failure after ATF change is usually due to flushing the AT. Your plan sounds good to me. Just make sure they do drain-n-refill only (no flushing), and use correct fluid. Ask them to clean the pan and don't over/under fill fluid.
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    2017~2025 Mazda Fuel Pump settlement

    I doubt it. I did not get the notice for my 2022 yet... fingers crossed. Got one for my 2017.
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    2017~2025 Mazda Fuel Pump settlement

    Postcard? I got a letter explaining the extension of warranty to 15 yrs... have not read it through yet. My '17 CX5 GT.
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    2013~2016 Spare fob lost in CX-5

    From what I read, the detection is based on triangulation of three sensors. 1 in center console. 2 in the front doors. To start the engine, the fob has to be within reasonable distances to the three. i.e. fob cannot be outside the doors. In short, your fob remains inside the cabin .... Could be...
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    Engine malfunction? 2017 CX-5

    Maybe the gas cap... ;)
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