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    2024 CX-5 Turbo Air Filter Box Test - Yikes

    I think a turbo engine would be less susceptible to a restricted element than naturally aspirated. Assuming the turbo is not undersized from the start, if you have a little more restriction from the intake, the turbo could spin a bit harder (or wastegate blow off less) and maintain same air...
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    Is this fixable? 2020 CX-5 Body Damage

    Depends on how perfect you want it. You could bend it back yourself and touch it up, but it probably won't look great. Better than leaving as-is though. I'm sure a good body shop could get that looking new in exchange for $.
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    Need advice on 2020 CX-5 Signature purchase

    Hopefully the Mazda service center is not at the dealer selling the vehicle.
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    Brakes are soft after caliper paint job (2024 CX-5)

    Keep us posted on the results and if you have info on what the dealer did to fix it.
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    2024 CX-5 Turbo Air Filter Box Test - Yikes

    Good test. Also shows how relatively little restriction there is in the element itself compared to the full system.
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    2024 CX-5 Turbo Air Filter Box Test - Yikes

    If the inlet is designed well, downstream static pressure and 'true' pressure drop should be the same. Regarding the 25" restriction, I meant that as final value, which would be about 10" above what you have with a clean element. 10" rise is fairly typical for recommended filter change. Also...
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    2024 CX-5 Turbo Air Filter Box Test - Yikes

    FYI that doesn't measure pressure drop, it measures static restriction (reference to atmosphere) Also, depending on where you place the gauge can affect the reading as well. But, use of a restriction gauge is very smart, you don't have to guess if it's dirty or not. Check the gauge every once...
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    Grainy, dim speedometer (after conversion from km/h to mph) 2022 CX-9

    I'm guessing the new speedo is just the face cover that can be swapped out. And I agree with youri that it looks like they found a cheap aftermarket MPH one to replace the factory KPH one.
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    2016 Mazda CX-5 Air filter replacement interval?

    What we call a 'paper' filter, which is pretty much any factory style air filter, is least efficient at removing dust when it's new. As it gets dirty, that dirt fills in voids/spaces in the filter and while doing so, it will filter more (and smaller) particles. You do get to a point where...
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    2016 Mazda CX-5 Air filter replacement interval?

    👆 This. I can go into a long spiel about it, but I'll save everyone from falling asleep unless someone is interested.
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    2016 Mazda CX-5 Air filter replacement interval?

    Money grab, just do it yourself for fraction of the $ and about 5 minutes of your time. But also, as cz5gt said, it really depends on where you live and the environment. Unless you live/drive on dirt roads, I would just go by 30k mile change. Changing filter too often is actually detrimental to...
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    Our 2024 CX-5 Suddenly Gave Us Traffic Alerts!

    Looks like it's a Memorial Week free trial. https://www.siriusxm.com/offers/free-listen
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    Tire suggestions for deep snow and hot summers? 2021 CX-9

    Another MN fella here. First question, where do you live? If you're like me and live in Minneapolis/St. Paul area, a decent all season/weather tire is usually fine since the roads are typically cleared within a day of snow. Ideally, as previously said, a separate set of wheel/tires for winter...
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    I'm buying a CX-5

    And you are paying for that. We have 3 people on a 3gb shared plan for $35/month total. Unlimited plans plans are ~$135/month. Yes, I'm that cheap. :) My in-laws still have flip phones (which are very cheap), so they use built-in nav on their vehicles.
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    Anyone have this gunk in engine bay and know how to clean it?

    Good to hear something works to remove it. I was going to suggest maybe a wheel cleaner. Those can sometimes remove grime that other products can't (and are typically safe on paint).
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    2022 CX-9 Loss of acceleration…Anyone else?

    I agree with PTguy but also, you should be within the factory warranty so let dealer deal with it(?).
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    2007~2015 CX-9 TCS and ABS Light Issue

    I would also scan for codes. Could be a bad sensor. Also, check brake fluid level. My wife's old CX9 had something similar and she was low on brake fluid. Topped it off and all lights went off.
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    CX-5 Premium Plus Engine leaking oil

    Are you saying your CX5 stopped working 2x due to the oil weep/seep?
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    2016 CX-5: Water keeps dripping out of tailgate handle area

    Is this on your 2106.5 CX5? If so, I think the problem is that it hasn't been built yet, so there is actually no water.;) But seriously, I'd start with pulling the plastics on the interior as Kedis said. Then you can spray water across the hatch area and see where it's coming in.
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    2016.5 CX-5 FWD: 60K mile service, all of these needed?

    👆 what he said. Personally, the only thing I might have done at a dealer is the brake fluid, mainly so all the fluid can be exchanged (including cycling the ABS pump).
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