Just took my 2018 CX-9 with just under 82K miles to a mechanic buddy of mine because it just started leaking coolant. I'd been smelling a burning smell for a few weeks now, but could not find the source. The mechanic found the TSB and suggested I go to Mazda. We'll see what they say. This is my...
Hey everyone,
A Kia Sportage decided to mate with my beloved 2007 Speed. Neither of them enjoyed it, especially my car. If there's anyone out there with repair experience, I could use some advice on how (or if) to proceed. I'm the original owner in south Texas, so not rust issues. It's got...
Just a word of warning to those who are changing their own spark plugs. Do NOT use anti-seize on your plugs when installing NGKs. They are designed not to require it, and in fact warn about using it. From their web site:
"NGK spark plugs feature trivalent plating. This silver or chrome-colored...
Just popped in to rant about the latest stupid software implementation by Mazda. It has to do with the Maintenance menu and TPMS initialization. Unfortunately the owner's manual gives no clue about this behavior, and it had me tearing what's left of my hair out until I figured it out (USB...
There's also a screen for bluetooth settings in the head unit, I forget where (took me a while to find it). You have to be stopped for the specific option to not be greyed out. It's called the Don't Disturb Me option. However, if you enable the Don't Disturb Me option, the car will disturb...
I have over 8,000 miles on my 2014 without i-eLoop. I have yet to hit 33MPG (in real numbers, not what the car is telling me). BTW, for a better idea of how this car performs mileage-wise, try the fuelly.com web site. I've been tracking every tankful on it since I bought the vehicle.
I would say the car is still a pretty good value for what you're getting, but If I had to do it over again, I would take the extra time to check out other cars in its class and take test drives, etc. For the mileage I'm getting, there are numerous other possibilities that don't have the...
According to the service manual, the following are suspects:
• Front H02S deterioration • Front H02S heater malfunction • MAF sensor malfunction • Pressure regulator (built-in fuel injection pump) malfunction • Fuel pump malfunction • Fuel filter clogged or restricted • Fuel leakage on fuel...