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    Alternative to Mazda5?

    Key take aways are: - use OEM engine oil - Flush brake fluid (for your location, yes 2yrs, I am in West coast). - Keep the engine warm all the time (its impossible - its cools off while I am at work for 8hrs - we might do 3k in a year) * My tranny fluid was blackish - dealer flushed it twice to...
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    Alternative to Mazda5?

    How did u maintain? Mine is 2013 Sport. - I did the Tranny flush when I bought it with 88k nearly 5yrs ago - now 104k. What should be the next service and when - drain & fill after 7 yrs? - Changed the Coolant around 100k with Mazda OEM - when is the next one? - Spark plug? - Changed power...
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    Alternative to Mazda5?

    Yeah indeed - this MZ5 is a unicorn but not in the heart of everyone in the US that they stopped bringing it here - sad:( How well it hold in an accident? - my 3rd gen Acura Integra was hit with illegal merge in a suburban rd. Car hit the curb and there was a subframe damage (rear). Driver had...
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    Alternative to Mazda5?

    Wondering what cars are out there as an alternative to MZ5? It doesn't have to have a 3rd door seat. There are also EVs and hybrids! Not so much like these huge minivans like Sienna. 5 seater is fine with decent cargo space.
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    Second car radio?

    I have a car radio from a Honda by JVC - it has bluetooth too. Is there a use for it in my Mazda5? I am not planning on removing the Mazda5 factory radio.
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    Solenoid for the Indicator?

    I had it clicking and removed the front bulb - it was still doing it. I was hopeless so put the bulb back and its fixed! Basically removing bulb and putting it back on while its on!
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    Solenoid for the Indicator?

    Thank you. I also found some youtube videos on removing bulbs. Hope its not the bulb on the side mirror!
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    Solenoid for the Indicator?

    Have factory bulbs. No mods other than backup camera that was done 3yrs ago by crimping on the reverse light.
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    Solenoid for the Indicator?

    From the diagram below, #24 controls hazard and turn. Wondering if the issue is there? https://www.autogenius.info/mazda-5-2012-2013-fuse-box-diagram/
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    Solenoid for the Indicator?

    Which socket? In the fuse box, one says TNS - what is it?
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    Where is the (Mazda5) flasher?

    My 2013 MZ5 sport right side turn signal flashes rapidly Believe its a faulty relay/solenoid - where is it - part # - tips on changing it?
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    Solenoid for the Indicator?

    2013 MZ5 Sport - the turn signal right indicator flashes rapidly. Where is that solenoid or relay need replacement - part # - any videos?
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    Upgrading from Mazda5 - Which car?

    Those upgrading from M5, which car are they going for? 3 row seat versatility with room for stuff and compact - what comes close?
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    MPG: SJC to LAX and return

    San Jose to Los Angeles
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    MPG: SJC to LAX and return

    em no comments?
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    Restore lost MPG

    You say increase in the Subject line but actually a decrease? Mileage? Is it still doing it?
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    MPG: SJC to LAX and return

    I have driven this route periodically on I-5 and am familiar. My car has 103k on it, mostly freeway. Tranny fluid flushed by the dealer at 86k. Had PS, Brake Fluid and Coolant done. I typically drove once a month but when my other car broke down recently, drove this instead. All of a sudden my...
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    What have you done to your Mazda5 today?

    Junkyards don't have Miata's especially with original wheels! Anyone using wider tires - any advantage of using wider tires?
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    What have you done to your Mazda5 today?

    Do u have an example for such tires, tires branded as sport tires?
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    What have you done to your Mazda5 today?

    Thanks @njaremka - that is a great insight for me. Appreciated.
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