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I don’t use Fumoto valve as I feel loosing the factory drain plug isn’t a big deal to me. But yes I’ve read there’re people shortened the Fumoto valve or at least cut a groove on the thread to overcome this shortcoming. My problem is the official Fumoto valve website claims its valve won’t...

Mazda’s fluid capacities listed in the manual are “approximate” quantities and misleading. The engine oil for the 2.5T it states 5.1 quarts but actually needs 5.5 quarts to the Max mark. For the 2.5L NA it states 4.8 quarts but needs 5.2 quarts. The worst is for rear differential it states 0.37...

The metric system used worldwide where the liter actually is larger than the US quart, 1 liter = 1.05669 US quart. So the 4.8 quarts oil capacity stated in the manual for the 2.5L NA is 4.5 liters. Yes having the Fumoto valve on oil drain plug is convenient. The problem for me is the...

So do you have a 2.5L NA with CD or a 2.5T? What is the engine oil capacity stated in your manual? In US we have to use all oils from the 5 qt container for oil change on either engine. Even 5L container (5.283 US quarts) used in other countries that is still not enough to make the oil level...

Best way to warm engine in morning when colder temp [0-31°F]

Recently I received phone calls from “United Health Care” and “Costco Customer Service”. Needless to say both were bogus and the callers were trying to dig out more personal information from me. I definitely wouldn’t tell them anything more than they’d already know, but several things make...

You seems to have a 2.5L NA with cylinder deactivation instead of a 2.5T turbo like the OP has. The cracked cylinder head happens on this engine and it’s a design flaw not the casting imperfection. Mazda modified the original cylinder head to accommodate additional components for CD. The...

I’ve been using Discount Tire / America’s Tire (in California) for all of the tire related works since 1985’s. The best thing is they’re a national chain, and I have no problems doing the tire services and warranty issues at America’s Tire in California even if tires were installed at Discount...

The LED low-beam headlights on gen-2 CX-5 which are used as DRLs are not a bulb but an integrated LED with entire headlight assembly. If it fails, the entire headlight unit needs to be replaced! It could cost $1,800+ per unit in my case on my 2016 CX-5 LED headlight.

Here’s a good article by L.G. Brandon about the history of the DRLs in the US: Why aren't day time running lights mandatory on new cars sold in the US ? They are mandatory most other places in the world. My position is if there’s a dedicated LED DRLs (such as my 2016 CX-5) I’ll leave them on...

There’re too many studies on DRLs in the US and both sides are credible. That’s why the US DOT and NHTSA declined to mandate the DRLs as a safety feature and it doesn’t have to be available on the vehicles sold in the US. I simply believe the dedicated DRLs could be more visible, but the...

That’s really strange. If I uncheck the “Daytime Running Lights” selection on my 2018 Toyota Yaris iA, the DRLs will be off, and the selection keeps unchecked forever until I recheck it again and turn the DRLs on. Mazda definitely has this version of MAZDA CONNECT Infotainment system like my...

You’ll receive a Mazda notice from mail if it’s a CSP (Customer Service Program) / SSP (Special Service Program) or a recall.

Ha, I have to agree with you on this! But my a bit inferior 2016 CX-5 with optional Tech Package has the same dedicated LED Signature Strips as DRLs and I like them very much. Unfortunately my LED DRLs were really short-lived, and burned out right before the new car warranty expired. Yes...

Yes I wish Mazda can use the infotainment version they put on the Toyota Yaris iA which is a Mazda2 in disguise to set the DRLs on and off easily: But there’re a couple of other ways to turn the DRLs off on US Mazda CX-5’s but they’re more complicated.

You can also try this which is much easier and effective: Custom fit for Mazda Car Steering Wheel Cover, Nappa Leather Car Steering Wheel Cover Non-Slip Steering Wheel Cover, Designed for Mazda Interior Accessories (Black,for Mazda)

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The Customer Service Program (CSP11) issued by Mazda is similar to a TSB but giving an extended limited powertrain warranty to 10 years or 120,000 miles only for coolant leaks around the exhaust manifold. It won’t be the same as a recall as the CSP11 won’t do anything for you if your 2.5T has...