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    Radiator fan always on at high speed?

    Here's a recent thread about the Engine control sensor. Since your dash reads an ok temperature maybe in your case you have an issue with the actual switch or circuit that controls the fan, which is shorted or in the closed postion...
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    2013 CX-5 Fan Running After Engine Turned Off

    The water pump pushed the hot water out of the engine into the radiator. Sometimes it's a good idea to run the engine to circulate the coolant until it's cooled down a bit.
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    Horrible gas mileage in brand new CX-5

    The times I have checked the computer MPG it was lower than the actual calculated, but I've only done the calculations a few times. I think it was 2-3mpg difference.
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    Official 2026 Mazda CX-5 Pics and Details Released

    Because of the transmission on the hybrid?
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    What grade oil do you prefer?

    I thought the turbo uses 5w-30?
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    Source for quality roof rails that allow fitting of proper clamp on bars?

    Here's something you might find interesting. https://mazdas247.com/forum/t/cx-5-track-style-roof-rack.123874568/#post-6778123
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    Source for quality roof rails that allow fitting of proper clamp on bars?

    Mazda changed the design of the roof rails in 2017. I have seen a number of setups with crossbars that attach directly to the 6mm mounting holes under the plastic drain rail strip. Crossbars are available... rails.. I saw this here recently that attaches directly to the roof with curved rails...
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    Source for quality roof rails that allow fitting of proper clamp on bars?

    Do you want to be able to adjust the crossbars location?
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    What grade oil do you prefer?

    I'm pretty sure the type, brand, and formulation are all important things to consider over the basic grade to use, either 0w20 or 5w30, which are pretty close.
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    2026 Mazda CX-5 Configurator Preview

    Do you recall the RPM for the 139.5 hp? The torque is higher (at 175.5 ftlbs) than my Skyactive 2.0L
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    2013~2016 CX-5 Spark Plug Issue

    I'm not sure what a back tap is. I guess a thread chaser is similar to a tap.
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    2013~2016 CX-5 Spark Plug Issue

    You might try a thread chaser. It's a threaded item with a chunk cut out of one side of it that cleans the threads as you screw it in. Also look down in the holes with a good flashlight maybe you can see what's wrong.
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    CX-9 2.5T Throttle body clean?

    This video is for a intake valve cleaning, not throttle body, isn' it?
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    How to change CX-9 Key Fob battery?

    Replace the battery, marked 3068, by sliding it out from the fob. Make sure you put the new one back the same way.
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    DIY DIY Inner Tail Lights CX-90/70

    Did you use amber leds?
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    Tire size question - Help!

    Will he let you mount a rim (without the tire) just to verify the brakes or something else dont' rub?
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    Horrible gas mileage in brand new CX-5

    If you drive carefully (like you say you do) and they haven't added any new construction or delays on your route that cause excessive idling you should easily expect same or better than your old CX9. I guess even a newer, low mileage car can have some basic issues that could cause this. Have...
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    Horrible gas mileage in brand new CX-5

    I always like to take a new car on some longer cruises, if possible. Especially on the highway for an hour or two.
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    Center armrest latch/lock removal. Plastic catch has broken off. Help!

    I think to disassemble the lid of the console it involves unsnapping certain parts, but I have never done it.
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