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My 2019 CX5 GT-R only has about 15,600 miles on the original Toyo A36's. The front tires are almost down to the bars. I have never had them rotated, my fault. But the tread life is still pitiful. As is the performance in light snow. Never had problems with vibration and they do ride and handle...

I just did a walk-around of my 2019 CX5 GT-R. It has only about 15,600 miles on it and the factory Toyo A36 tires are almost down to the bars, especially on the front set. I probably should have rotated them but didn't get around to it. I live in the mountains and drive in a somewhat spirited...

My 2019 CX 5 GT-R with the 2.5L turbo engine has a build date of 03/19 on the door jamb sticker. I checked the VIN for recalls on this official Mazda site: https://www.mazdausa.com/owners/recalls No recalls were indicated. I am however keep close watch on the engine coolant level just in case...

$247 for the Konig XG Pro 12 is fairly expensive when you consider chains are usually around $60-$80 for a set. But if they work as designed and don't interfere with the struts that may be the only choice. I may just buy a set just to have if I really, really need to drive somewhere when there...

Thanks for posting that TSB. My 2019 GT-Reserve falls within the VIN range. I only have about 14,000 miles on the car since buying it new in May of 2019. I'll be on the lookout for spots of coolant on my garage floor and the coolant level in the tank dropping. Edited to add: I inspected the...

StPark, which brand & model chains do you have that fit your 2019 Signature with adequate clearance ? I'm about at a point where I don't care what the cost is as I don't even drive my CX 5 in the snow, the streets in my town are quite steep and either I can't even get started up the hill out of...

I have run nothing except 91 octane in my 2019 CX 5 GT Reserve since it was new. 91 octane is the highest available here in California. If I was making a daily freeway commute of a moderate distance each way, I'd probably run 87 octane. However, I live in the mountains and other than short runs...

For those of you who have poked a hole through the large rubber grommet surrounding the wire harness, did you use anything to seal around the new wire on the engine compartment side to keep it waterproof ? I'm thinking silicone or RTV sealant ? I am also considering using a pencil tip...

Macandal, did "The Guy over at Mazda Representative, Customer Experience" ever follow up with his statement that he was going to contact the selling dealership to see why they were having customers sign the form regarding prohibition of tire chains ? It is ridiculous that dealers are coming up...

Here is the tire chain notice that came with the paperwork included with my 2019 CX 5 GT Reserve. The dealer kept my signed copy. I'm retired so when it snows I just hunker down for a couple of days until the snow on the streets melts enough to expose the asphalt. At that point I'm not in fear...

I don't know what size wheels are on a 2018 CX 5 Touring model, but my 2019 GT-Reserve which has 19" wheels came with a warning notice not to use chains. Apparently there is not enough clearance between the tires and some suspension components and this has been verified by some members. If you...

I used Dr. Colorchip on my Nissan 370Z and on my Machine Gray CX 5. It did do a good job of filling in the rock chips, both of which were about the side of a matchhead. Their instructions about using a gloved finger to smear the paint are one of the dumbest things ever. I used one of those...

I use 16 gb USB 2.0 sticks made by Cruzer Glide and MOSDART. You do have to format them first in FAT32. I make files from my CD collection in FLAC WAV files and put them in folders by artist on my desktop. Then it is a simple matter to copy to the USB sticks. I have three of them in my car, two...

The practical top speed of the CX 5 is about 110 MPH. If it takes several minutes and many miles to hit 120 or 130 MPH you really shouldn't bother. I do find that under practical driving conditions that the turbo version can go from 65 to 90 quite quickly and easily and that's about all you...

When I did my last oil change when the car had about 10k miles on it and was two years old I took a look at the air filter. I live in the mountains and while I don't drive on any unpaved roads, the roads here are pretty dusty anyways. The filter was pretty dirty. I bought a new Wix filter and...

The Autozone where I used to shop had a sign on the door warning people not to leave their used oil containers outside the store or throw them in the dumpster. Where I live now the only auto parts store in town is Napa and they don't accept it. There is a gas station in town that does repairs...

Excellent advice from the gentlemen above. I would also stress that you should use A LOT of lubricant with the clay bar. Some suggest car wash soap & water but I like a good quick detailer spray even if it takes a half bottle worth. And use a very light touch. To avoid marring the paint or...

I live in the mountains and wouldn't even think of using the cruise control on any of the highways around here. The Adaptive cruise control works quite well at maintaining distance when cruising on the freeway but if traffic starts to bunch up and start & stop I turn it off. The best cruise...

Here is the Navigation manual for the 2019 model. I imagine that most of the features will be the same. I went through it when the car was new, figured out most of the functions and don't think I have referred to it since.