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    2021 CX-5 Service due in 3600 miles indicator showing when starting

    Yes, but you can also drive up to 10k a year or yearly oil changes on these models from what I understand. Or does the onboard computer figure out driving style, etc. and determine the estimated time left in miles and length for oil change?
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    2021 CX-5 Service due in 3600 miles indicator showing when starting

    So, my brother bought a 2021 CX-5 sport 2.5NA with about 19,150 miles at end of March 2024 from a Honda dealership. The oil change was done by the dealership on 2/29/2024 at 19,090 miles. He drives a few miles a day and not much and now has 20,556 miles on the car. When he starts the car it...
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    Buy the 2024 CX-5 NA to avoid cylinder head crack issue?

    I just happened to check 2024 CX-5s for sale online in south Florida. All the sports I looked at had the 'L' in the eighth digit of VIN. This means cylinder de-activation is not included in these models with 2.5NA. This is the only version I would get if I needed a new CX-5.
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    Off Topic Dealerships need to end

    You are right. Usually for new cars they give great offers if you have really good credit. On used vehicles I am not sure if they offer such great deals on financing. In any case I bought my '16 Mazda CX-5 sport a few years back at a Ford dealership. They were offering me their used car...
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    Off Topic Dealerships need to end

    Just use any credit union for car financing. I avoid the dealership financing.
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    Looking at Mazda "MV" value line spark plugs

    It's just better to use the NGK version of the spark plugs. Advanced Auto online will price match Rockauto and then just pick them up at the store. I have the NGK ILKAR711 plugs in my '16 CX-5 and so far, no problems after 11k miles.
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    2016 Mazda CX-5 Air filter replacement interval?

    Realistically, the car is driven about 10k a year, so technically I can probably use the air filter for another six months after the 3 years.
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    2016 Mazda CX-5 Air filter replacement interval?

    Well, I think the dealer wants to make quick profit and probably charge me like $60 to change an air filter. I follow the 36-month schedule and will replace it with the Mazda branded filter. So, let's say I only drive about 20k during the 36 months. Can I change the air filter a year later or...
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    2016 Mazda CX-5 Air filter replacement interval?

    I didn't bother to even ask for the price. I always do it myself and the car is not driven on dusty roads. Normally I just wait till 30k to replace the filter and always use the Mazda branded filter. Also, replace the Cabin filter myself as well. Pretty easy to do.
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    2016 Mazda CX-5 Air filter replacement interval?

    I just took our '16 CX-5 to the dealer for an oil change at around 86k, and they suggested I replace the air filter. So, I had changed it around 70k. I believe these Mazda air filters are good for about 30k?
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    Need tires for 2016 CX-5 Sport, Michelin - Defender2, any good?

    I just got the Michelin X Tour A/S installed on 2016 CX-5 sport at Costco and they are very nice. So, took it to BJ's because they do alignments and Costco does not. The guy put it on the machine and showed me the report that I don't need an alignment. Usually, I get the alignment when I get...
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    Dealer extended warranty. Worth it?

    I can talk to a mazda dealership about this.
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    Dealer extended warranty. Worth it?

    So, did a quick chat with Mazda online. Here's what they just told me: " The Factory Warranties are listed below. These Warranties stay with the vehicle and there is no need to transfer this to another owner. Basic: 36,000 miles or 6/3/24 Safety: 60,000 miles or 6/3/26 Perforation: Unlimited...
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    Dealer extended warranty. Worth it?

    The new car warranty expires on June 4th but my brother is the second owner of the vehicle and bought it at a Honda dealership in March of this year.. Not sure if this makes a difference. The first owners according to Carfax bought the vehicle at a Mazda dealership. They probably traded it in...
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    Dealer extended warranty. Worth it?

    Then is there anyway to check if the previous owner of the mazda had a Mazda extended warranty? It seems they can be transferred?
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    Dealer extended warranty. Worth it?

    So, can these Mazda extended warranties be purchased on a used 2021 CX-5 sport 2.5 NA that my brother bought recently from a Honda dealership? Meaning, can he go to a local Mazda dealer and purchase the extended warranty for powertrain? The vehicle has about 19,500 miles and the basic...
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    Need tires for 2016 CX-5 Sport, Michelin - Defender2, any good?

    If I can get 60k on these tires in South Florida, I'll be happy.
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    Need tires for 2016 CX-5 Sport, Michelin - Defender2, any good?

    So, went to Costco and spoke to the tire guy and he said they didn't have the Micheline Defender 2 in stock, but he said that the Michelin X Tour A/S is the same exact tire but made exclusively for Costco. Bought those and will have them installed next Saturday @Jmaz @theblooms ...
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    Need tires for 2016 CX-5 Sport, Michelin - Defender2, any good?

    Looking to replace my tires and saw the Michelin - Defender2 on sales at Costco for $739 installed plus tax. Does anyone else have these tires on their CX-5? I live in South Florida so would be getting All Season tires...
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    Spark Plugs: OEM vs Aftermarket

    I replaced my 2016 CX-5 sport spark plugs at about 75k with the NGK ILKAR7L11 from advanced auto parts. Was a bit hesitant to use NGK ones instead of Mazda. Now I have about 85k and they have been perfect. No issues with performance.
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