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Thanks Anchorman! The buzzer has a rectangular shaped "horn" opening that I stuffed with some 5 mil thick heavy felt and then taped over it. Measured decibels of the beep went from 89 to 59 measured at head height about 2 foot from door, which is the same decibel level of the door closing...

That is just for the beep you hear when locking/unlocking your vehicle, not for the repeated beeping when opening/closing the rear hatch. I'm going to try the masking tape method to muffle it a little.

I'm approaching 50K miles. Thought I would do 3 drain and fills at 50K and again at 100K and also replace the filter and clean the pan and magnet at that time. I'm giving this car to my son next spring when he turns 16 and need it to last him through high school and college, so I want to keep...

Yeah, I would probably still only get 3-4 quarts out, but thought it would be easier when doing 3 drain and fills this way rather than pulling plug under car. Guess I'll find out. I just ordered 12 quarts from Scarboro Mazda in Ontario. $11.17 per quart, no tax, free shipping if anyone is...

Is it possible to extract most or more of the trans fluid from the top through the dipstick hole? I have a Schwaben extractor like in the picture and was wondering if anyone has tried yet? It comes with 4 or 5 different diameter tubes, so I'm sure the very smallest one would fit down in there.

That black on black looks killer in my opinion. Also, nice that the Browns finally have what looks like a good team moving forward.

My 17 has done it since new, but only backing out of the garage first thing in the morning. Agreed this is nothing to be concerned about. Unless you back up for for miles at a time during your daily travels. Then it might get annoying, but would probably stop after the first 100 yards or so.

I realize you are being proactive in regards to safety, but I just looked up the requirements for your state (Wisconsin) just to see. WISCONSIN Any trailer, semitrailer, or other towed vehicle with a GVW of 3,000 lbs. or more must be equipped with brakes adequate to stop the vehicle. Texas is...

In other parts of the world, the CX5 is rated to tow 4400 lbs braked. But I can understand how they would want to cover their ass by listing trailer brakes as required equipment when towing over 1000 lbs in the US because I see how people drive here everyday. I tow 2000 lbs often and far...

I got 27 lifetime MPG over 100K miles on my gen1 and am close to 30 MPG over the first 40K on my gen2. Mostly highway. So about a 3 MPG bump for both of us, but you get the benefit of an extra 63 horses now, lol.

Mobil 1 5w30 EP seems to be disliked by the WRX and Audi turbo folks because of the resource conserving specs. If they use Mobile 1, it is usually the ESP formula 5W30 that gives better oil analysis results, but it is thicker, almost 5w40 territory, so fuel economy will suffer somewhat but these...

Interesting that they are using Coastal 0W20, which is GF4 unless something has changed recently. Most dealerships use Mazda GF5 with Moly or Castrol Edge GF5. I'm sure it's probably fine, but I would be more specific about what oil they use in your turbo, maybe pennzoil ultra platinum 5w30. It...

What about Motive's 1199 custom adapter? https://www.motiveproducts.com/collections/adapters/products/1199-custom-adapter-send-us-your-cap It says they will take a customer supplied brake fluid reservoir cap and modify it for use with their tanks for $25. I already have the Motive tank and...

Yeah, it's Scarborough Mazda in Canada https://mazdashop.ca/collections/2017-2018-mazda-cx-5-accessories/products/premium-floor-liners-1st-row-mazda-cx-5-2017-2018-2019 . You can get them on Amazon and ebay as well, but they are actually a little cheaper ordering direct from the Scarborough...

Speed limit is 85 MPH for 40 mile stretch from Austin to San Antonio on HWY 130. I usually set my cruise at 93 and never have a problem with the police.

You can swap out the 8mm hex plug for a traditional socket head drain plug https://www.mazdaparts.org/mazda-oil-pan-plug-washer.html that maybe her dealer won't be able to screw up so easily.