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Got it. So the shifting pattern reset and fluid topping off both helped. Did you get to see the dent on the pan when it was discovered? If not, would you be willing to check it out yourself? A good look at the pan will help you decide to freak out or chill. 😅

Understood. Did the car shift fine when you first got it?

Do you happen to have a picture showing the dent on the pan? The filter is attached to the transmission. There is a few inches of clearance between the transmission and the pan. I am not sure how a dent could hurt the transmission itself. For your quick reference, here's a pic of the...

Sorry that they did this! 😬 I'd be so pissed too. A long time ago I accepted a set of wheel lock on a new car but that was the max I can take.

Try again with the ignition on! I was messing around with the dashboard items and lost my coolant temp (B) somehow. Had to turn the car on (engine still off) so the app can talk to the ECU. 😅 For my car, coolant temp A is temp on the engine side, coolant temp B is on the radiator side. I need...

These profiles are part of the app-settings. If there are sensors not supported by the device, it'd tell you so or display no values when connected. 😬 Two of my obdii devices work with this app, one purchased in 2021 and the other 2025. The app works on my Android 13, 12, 11 and 8. (Tried to...

Yesterday I set up a wifi cam in the hatch to record activities in the rear. It is clamped to the deck/cover and connected to a power station that is hooked up to a 40w solar panel on the roof. My primary phone offers wifi/hotspot. Besides using additives liberally, I have more than a dozen...

Settings -> Connection Profile -> Mazda -> Skyactiv Works for a 2017 CX-3.

What a relief! I was ready to hear your reasons though. 😅 I have seen regular cars holding firm in the left lane despite massive trucks riding their behind. It is not a safe position to be in.

Here is my most recent UOA. First round of Valvoline Restore & Protect with NO ADDITIVES. Comments: Coolant came down a little again. The problem isn't gone, but at least it's not getting any worse. The shorter oil changes seem to be limiting coolant's effect on the wearing parts, which is the...

It is $6/kit cheaper if I pay $10 to become a preferred customer (for 6 months). 6 months is 3 OCIs for me. $20 for one year. Trying to save for a head job. 🤦