Interesting conversation with the parts guy at my Mazda dealership today. I went in to get a couple of oil filters and antifreeze, I specifically asked for the "Thailand" filters as I didn't want the MV filters. He said they (the dealership) didn't carry the MV filters anymore. I asked why and...
No, I believe the issue was a worm gear inside the unit got hung up on some bad machining. Eventually it broke loose, but the car was only a year old at the time.
Known issue for that year, happened to me. Rear calipers will most likely have to be replaced with an updated version if it hasn't happened already. Follow this link to get the TSB:
2016 CX-5 Brake issues...Any thoughts?
As far as the trans goes, best to refill with the same amount you took out, measure the fluid when it's cold. Then back off your plywood on a level surface and check the fluid at the appropriate temperature, 122 degrees F. It won't matter too much with the others. There's lots of room underneath...
Mobile 1 isn't a fully Group IV synthetic, hasn't been for quite a few years. They were 30% PAO a few years ago and since then that percentage has dropped. About the only true PAO oil I'm aware of is Ravenol, maybe HPL.
Don't know, but I had mine done 2 years ago with Dormans (Aftermarket supplier). Drivers side ball joint was popping in and out already, had it replaced last week. I should've stuck with the Mazda OEMs. Yes, expensive, but the last ones lasted 9 years.
That's an interesting suggestion. I tend to let my old rotors pile up and them bring them to the city's recycle center. I may have to rethink that and head to the scrap yard instead. Those things have some pretty good weight when they pile up.