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  1. ruthrj

    Busted headlamp

    Oof. I’d consider biting the bullet and making an insurance claim to get it fixed. I had to replace the grille on my CX-5 due to a rock strike and was able to do it for less than $250 (aftermarket parts, tools, my own labor). That headlamp is a different animal.
  2. ruthrj

    What have you done to your CX-5 today?

    They didn’t add something like a piece of trim over the cut plastic? Thought they’d do something like a thin u-channel strip of black plastic or something to hide the toolmarks on the bumper.
  3. ruthrj

    2013~2016 Replacing CX-5 Driver and Passenger side mirrors

    I had really good luck years ago using an aftermarket tail light on my focus when the original cracked. Couldn’t discern any difference in the quality of the assembly vs OEM. I also had an ok experience using an aftermarket eBay grill on my ‘23 CX-5. The appearance from a couple feet way looks...
  4. ruthrj

    Mazda Mystery Oil

    Synthetic blend per this website: Engine Oil, Synthetic Blend (Super Premium) | Mazda (SAE 5W-30)
  5. ruthrj

    Brakes Need Work Again

    You should be fine, yeah. The pads and rotors are fine to put back on after you’ve cleaned the hub and lubed the sliding pins. Any salt on the roads where you live? Only trouble you might have is the pad hardware but that’s probably still ok after a couple of years. I’m not in an area where...
  6. ruthrj

    Grounding Cylinder Head Test Results (2024 CX-5 Turbo)

    To be fair, I did take what I think was a hilarious tangent on the previous page of the thread. Got that social misstep out of the way prior to a major critical design review at work this week 😂 We eventually got there when I suggested if it could be items like the headlights being on. Keep at...
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    Grounding Cylinder Head Test Results (2024 CX-5 Turbo)

    Hah, I think you did! I had the same questions and conclusions. Never thought too hard about it until I stumbled on this thread. For your next trick, you could try to explain the difference between ground and grounding to a retired EE :D I’m revoking my internet license thru the end of the week.
  8. ruthrj

    Grounding Cylinder Head Test Results (2024 CX-5 Turbo)

    My apologies! This is what happens when you get a physics BA that had more foreign language requirements than electrical instruction, AND you don’t know your audience 😂 I hope my response wasn’t too dumbed down or offensive in an attempt to make this as accessible as possible. Resetting. I’m...
  9. ruthrj

    Grounding Cylinder Head Test Results (2024 CX-5 Turbo)

    It’s part of the circuit and yes, technically that means it’s live. It doesn’t shock you though if you touch it. The chassis should have no difference in potential with respect to you. Even if you touch the positive terminal on a battery (don’t try it!) you still don’t get shocked unless you...
  10. ruthrj

    Grounding Cylinder Head Test Results (2024 CX-5 Turbo)

    Ground can be a confusing term. In this case it’s not the scenario where you are “grounding” something like a home appliance to a ground rod. The ground straps are using the vehicle chassis to complete the circuit back to the negative terminal on the battery. You’ll see amperage across ground...
  11. ruthrj

    Grounding Cylinder Head Test Results (2024 CX-5 Turbo)

    I had a similar concern as well (ground loops). The kit shared earlier in the thread with that spider/star pattern design must have been wired that way to prevent that from occurring.
  12. ruthrj

    2016 CX-5 hatch rattle; nut size needed

    I wouldn’t as long as the lock nut was snug. You’re good to go.
  13. ruthrj

    Am I the only one happy with the OEM Toyo A36 Tires?

    My stock Toyo A36s held up well sound and handling wise. Never got louder, just didn’t last too long against other options on the market. I replaced them today with 29,500 miles of use. There was still at least 5/32nd of tread on the inner and outer portion of the tread, but it was nearing the...
  14. ruthrj

    Brakes Need Work Again

    Shoot, it’s going to vary between pad manufacturers and vehicle makes. Need to do whatever they suggest or makes your comfortable.
  15. ruthrj

    Brakes Need Work Again

    You’ve got this! It was pretty satisfying getting rid of a shimmy on my new to me Titan. One of the caliper pins on the front wheel was bone dry. Pads appeared to be metallic brakes plus style cheapo material. Rotors were likely original. Brand new Raybestos element three pads and rotors all...
  16. ruthrj

    Brakes Need Work Again

    Do you have any long downhill descents? Folks tear their brakes up big time on our small mountain. You can often smell hot brakes at the bottom from being dragged the whole way down without downshifting. That’ll screw rotors up and can cause a shudder. As Baron suggested, it can be compounded by...
  17. ruthrj

    Differential fluid change interval?

    No problem! I can’t remember when Mazda changed the recommendation, but I remember that tidbit of information from Yrwei Post in thread 'Question on CX-5 Rear Diff fluid change' 2013~2016 - Question on CX-5 Rear Diff fluid change My ‘23 for sure calls for SG1 GL-4, but the first gen called...
  18. ruthrj

    Differential fluid change interval?

    Stick to Mazda SG1 (or a GL-4 equivalent that states SG1 equivalent) fluid to be on the safe side. I was going to use Amsoil 75w-85 until I double checked the required spec, and I didn’t want to use GL-5 in a GL-4 application.
  19. ruthrj

    2016 CX-5 hatch rattle; nut size needed

    Wouldn’t need any Loctite if M6 is the right size. Double check the spare nut you have from the other side of the spoiler on the m6 post in Home Depot. If it fits, you’re golden. Those lock nuts would work fine
  20. ruthrj

    2016 CX-5 hatch rattle; nut size needed

    Don’t forget to buy some loctite when you go to the hardware store! I did what N7 recommended years back on my ‘13. Sorry I don’t recall the size.
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