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The OE Toyo tires do pretty good even in snow with AWD and >7/32" of tread. Once you are in the 5/32" of tread range consider them bald for snow days. Obviously dedicated snow tires are the best option for winter driving, but there are some decent "all-weather" tires on the market that are...

Here's the deal: TPMS sensors do not continuously report tire pressure. Your 2019 includes an actual pressure sensor in each wheel. It is part of the valve. But in order that the small battery inside the sensor last for about 10 years they are not continuously reporting. I'm kinda surprised that...

What a weird thread. 5 pages and over 60 posts that mostly challenge the OP to see the experience as negative - since the story begins with a mistake. Never mind that the dealer tried to correct the mistake. Is that who we are on this forum? Is this the Mazda forum that is full of cranks? Is it...

Agree - keeping the discussion reasonable (tone, volume and position) seems to get best result. Not only is the person you speak with more likely to want to satisfy you - but you are able to think more clearly and present your position.

I wish you the best in getting this resolved. Obviously you want working brakes. Truth is I'm kinda surprised that the dealer didn't immediately jump to the TSB, follow the procedure and call it a fix. Maybe I'm odd to think this, but consider it good that someone wants to diagnose the problem...

Flats are pretty rare - and often the result of not keeping up or not repairing a slow leak. Still that is impressive: Approx 49 years of driving and never experienced a flat on the road.

It is too late to request you don't worry about it - but believe you do NOT have much to worry about. I'm with unobtanium: You got a low mileage used car with even fewer miles on the transmission. Some early 2016 builds had transmission component issues. But before that and since there are no...

Lots of good advice here. I'll just second (or third) those who advocated ignoring the dash light. Especially since you already have tires mounted on wheels and installed on the car. Enjoy your winter tires.

Ideas below - but if you can't find the source then please take the car to any competent mechanic. Concern is that a loud banging means something in the suspension is very loose and needs repair to be a safe vehicle. This is not a dealer-only problem. And, diagnostic charge will often be waved...

Great deal? I'd go for it. The 16" wheel will clear the brakes for all models except the newest 2019 with turbo. The turbo cars apparently have bigger brake rotors. I guess the only thing I'd look at is for the tire: What is the recommended wheel width? A 245mm wide tire probably recommends 7"...

^ Agree 100% with Joe Willie. sm1ke: Your perspective is also good since you expect that what you really got is peace of mind - it is worth something. But here is the truth: You are much better off creating your own savings for car repair. And, separating out maintenance expense not covered by...

I stand corrected - thanks for sharing your expertise. I would swear that my 2003 Maxima used OEM organic pads in the rear and semi-metallic in the front. My only point: Not surprised to find rear pads wearing as fast or faster compared to front pads This is consistent with my experience...

Tires will work, but wheels will not. The Mazda requires 5 x 114.3 lug pattern and 67.1 center bore. OEM wheels are +45mm offset (the hub is 55mm in front of the center of the wheel). I'll repeat the suggestion made earlier in the thread: used wheels especially from another Mazda are the least...

38K on brake pads? Not great, but not bad if the miles are mostly city driven. EPB concern would be evident by then with scorched rotors. So that may be something to consider. A Mazda dealer should be able to check records to see if the TSB action for EPB was taken on your vehicle even if you...

Not surprised that rear pads are wearing as fast or faster compared to front pads. For many years now manufacturers have been formulating the pads specifically for that outcome. They can't change the physics - braking is front wheel biased. But, OEM rear pad friction material can be made softer...

Kinda off topic. But, glad you have not experienced the TSB issue (rear brakes dragging). That is the nature of a TSB: not every car is going to have the issue. Speaking for myself: 60K on a set of pads is good. I wouldn't have any complaints about that.

A check engine light with a DTC P0524 stored would be a worry - or at least require an oil pressure check. The oil light flashing for about 15 seconds will not hurt anything. It is hard to say why the owner manual recommends 4.4 qts for oil change but the service manual requires around 5.3 qts...

Hmmm - aggressive tire in what way? Wider tire? Or more aggressive tread pattern? Staying with the original 19" wheel you might try 235-50-19 You can definitely gain a little in acceleration by reducing the weight of the tire and wheel combo. The most gain by reducing the wheel size to 17". The...

Maybe - if the parking brake electric motor is not ruined. Remove the electric brake (2 x bolts). Rotate the spindle on the back of the caliper counterclockwise. Reinstall the parking brake electric motor. Follow the procedure to take it out of maintenance mode: Pull up on the parking brake...

Agreed. I'm convinced for the DIY and really anyone the simple drain refill is the best way to refresh fluids: coolant, transmission, power steering. Every fluid wears out over time. Around 100K miles refreshing fluids is a good idea. Make yourself a calculator with the total capacity and the...