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If that fails maybe take it to a shop where they can also apply some heat to it to get it free. Assuming you don't have access to a shop torch that is.

Cannot see the video but any leak at the PTU would make me run in the other direction on this vehicle. I have been changing mine regularly since I became aware of the issues and never had any signs of any kind of leak. I just my differential recently and again not a sign of a leak there either...

Just to mention one thing on the DIY route. Caliper bolts and rotor screws are one thing but the caliper carrier bolts can be difficult on an older vehicle, particularly in the salt-zones. I'm not saying they are insurmountable, but they can add an additional layer of difficulty to what seems to...

Replacing these days is just about the same as the labor for re-surfacing. I was going to say the only reason to replace them is if they are out of spec for thickness or if you have vibration when braking. Since you have some vibration when braking I'd say just swap them out. $800 is pretty...

Find a shop that has a Hunter Road Force Balance Machine via Google and get the wheels balanced there if all else fails. If the issue has anything to do with wheels out of balance it should address that problem. I would try that before making any radical decisions regarding replacing a vehicle...

You should be able to see the ring part of that ground strap still under whatever bolt it's supposed to be attached to. Locate that and you can crimp or solder on a new one and put it back in the proper place.

To this day I'll never understand why people use the dealership for routine maintenance. I'm not saying go to any 'zippy lube' place either, but all but the most qualified techs at the dealership are not much better than the zippy lube guys. They save the talented techs for the harder jobs. If...

5.5 quarts of 5W-20 with a change of the filter. If you are going to the trouble of changing it yourself use synthetic. No oil reset on that year.

This forum and others have saved me a ton over the years.

You should not have to split the case apart. Once that shaft is out you can pry out the old seal and put the new one in with the aid of a low impact plastic hammer. It looks like the same kind of seal used on output shafts of the old-school rear wheel drive transmissions and they were very easy...

I cannot recall exactly what the fix was but there was a wire that was not properly connected on the pre-wired harness. I was in the middle of the install when we figured it out with the on-line support so I was not in a position to take notes or pictures. At the end it was a simple connection...

From my own vehicle, replaced mine with an aftermarket unit. Works perfectly. Shipping will be about $25 I'm guessing and will accept any reasonable offer.

Thank you very much sm1ke. I feel pretty silly that I didn't see that myself :)

Seems like you'll be moving along once this is resolve. I would point out that someone there did prep your vehicle for delivery and managed to do that without affecting the paint. It likely included a wash of some sort to remove the shipping wrappers etc... Maybe not, but I would think that...

Don't want to break protocol here on the site but I have a radio/navigation head unit from my 2012 GT that I'd like to post for sale offically. If this is the right place please let me know and I'll put it out there with full details. Thanks

100K kms would be as early as you'd need for the fluids. As others have said, use a quality injector cleaner that you can source anywhere for $20 every so often. For the work not specifically listed in the Mazda Maintenance Schedule I would either DIY or find a quality shop (not the dealer) to...

That is absolutely an upsell. If you follow the actual manufacturer recommendations, not the dealer 'recommended' schedule, you'll save a ton over the years. On the other hand, I don't buy the 'lifetime' fluid either. I change transmission and transfer case fluid at some point around 60 to 80K...

Pads need to 'float' to some extent in their brackets. When properly installed you can easily slide them back and forth on the guides. That's why those stainless steel guides are there; to facilitate their movement back and forth. If they don't float they remain in contact with the rotor leading...

Glad to help. When you buy the kit the head unit comes with a few harnesses to enable the various OEM features you want to retain. Just FYI Crutchfield has a head unit that comes with it's own backup camera, you don't want that. You want the head unit that supports the existing camera (Boss...