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Symptoms don’t seem consistent with it being a bad battery, although it’s certainly the first thing to try. Do you have the fob on a key ring? I have had some very weird starting issues on various cars with key rings and other gizmos on the ring. - Mark

I hope this works out. Previous attempts where Mazda has done an engine technology zig when the market has zagged have not worked out particularly well from a sales standpoint and consumed an awful lot of precious R&D: continuing to push the rotary, miller-cycle engines (Millenia), small...

I got my mats from mazdaparts.org which goes to a dealer in Alabama. They have free shipping on orders over $100. - Mark

Theoretically, you just need to keep records and receipts as the mfg cannot require you to use their dealers to keep the warranty in effect. Since it's a new car, start a maintenance logbook - bookstores sell them or you can find templates online. Or go with fully online records like...

There are no fundamental technical differences between modem water-cooled, four-cylinder, fuel-injected engines commonly used in motorcycles and cars. If an oil change is required at 600 miles for one type then it begs the question of whether it might be beneficial to the other. I’d be...

I'm fully aware of what you're pointing out. As I said, there is nothing wrong with keeping the factory fill in for the full initial OCI. But if you want a more nuanced discussion about this..... The high moly in UOA's of factory fills is more/less universal across all makes. Multiple...

I’ve used Mobil 1 regular synthetic (no extended performance, high mileage, etc. variants) in most of my cars over the years (bought on coupon at Costco for about $4.75/qt although Walmart is somewhat cheaper), but decided for my new 2021 turbo to spend an extra $10 per change on the Idemitsu...

My 2021 cx5 infotainment system seems reasonably snappy to me. I haven’t noticed any lags to inputs and boot up is quick. It’s a quirky interface and it does take some time to learn how to effectively use all the controls - you want to spend the time to learn how the buttons surrounding the...

None of us have a shred of data to answer the question of how early hard driving might damage an engine or reduce its lifespan, but it is generally accepted that, within bounds, moderate hard driving of a fully warmed up new engine is beneficial in seating rings and quickly establishing working...

I just got the Mazda OEM rubber cargo mat (and floor mats) for my 2021. Very happy with both and the price is competitive with aftermarket if you shop around a bit. - Mark

I prefer a car “fresh off the truck” but the risk associated with buying a car with a hundred (or two or three) miles is pretty small. Think about how hard rental cars are used, yet most enjoy normal service post-rental use. And even a car that’s never been test-driven will have been driven...

Thanks for replies. Bummer. All the hardware and connectivity should be there with the 2021 CX-5, so perhaps it might show up at some point. Speaking of which (and maybe the manuals cover it) is there a process for updating the CX-5's software? I know there is an app called Toobox to update...

A couple of online manuals for the MyMazda phone app show screen shots which display the actual tire pressures in each wheel. But the instructions to get to this screen don’t seem to work .... I can get a status message that the tire pressures are Ok, but nothing that gives the actual...

Didn’t know seat position memory could be tied into the fobs. I’ll check it out. Thanks, - Mark

With the unusual polymetal paint, black wheels, and red leather interior, the CE has a very distinct and different vibe from the rest of the trims. You really need to see it in person to decide if you like it. I sat next to mine for 30 mins in the dealer’s parking lot before deciding to pull...

Unsure what you mean by smart keys. I think it depends on trim levels, but at least on the 2021 Touring and above, the key fob lets you get into and start the car while they’re in your pocket/ purse and have lock, tailgate, and panic functions. They’re not linked to things like seat or mirror...

I’m new to the car so don’t know the history of remote start, but at least on my 2021 CE (which is basically Touring trim), the capability is built in to the car if you go through the process of registering the vehicle with the MyMazda app. To start the car, you fire up the app and hold down...

Thanks for the pict and links. Yes, I think I need to go to a dealer and find a car on the lot with the rails and see if my clamp-on Thule cross bars can be mounted securely to the factory rails. I'm not optimistic as the clamps on my crossbar are very old school and designed for rails that...

Hi, I have a new 2021 (without roof rails) that I’m wondering if I can fit Mazda OEM rails to and then use my clamp-on Thule cross bars. I like the fit and design of the Mazda rails, but they appear to be pretty low-profile and may not offer enough of a profile to clamp to. I don’t...

The 2021s have remote start via the MyMazda smartphone app. I tried it and it works but with a short delay. - Mark