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  1. Bluebird

    What cleaning/maintenance products do you use?

    I use mainly Adam's Polishes products. US made in Colorado, something for everything you want to do to your car. I've only found one product of theirs I don't care for (can't remember what it is). Wash, clay, wax/seal, remove swirls, etc., etc...
  2. Bluebird

    2013~2016 Center console won’t stay closed

    Mine did the same and it was repaired under warranty three years ago. Little latch broke.
  3. Bluebird

    Pleased with front brake pads

    I am planning on checking the rears on Friday.
  4. Bluebird

    Pleased with front brake pads

    Greetings, Bought replacement front brake pads for the 2016 GT, 65000 miles. Upon removal of existing pads found there was still 9mm on outboard pad and 8mm on inboard pad on both sides. Cleaned and re-lubricated touch points and slapped back together. Figured I'd need new pads because I live...
  5. Bluebird

    Safe Windshield Washer Fluid

    I would hesitate using the Dawn detergent, alcohol, and distilled water. It seems to me that overspray will slowly remove the finish/wax on your hood and leading edge of the roof. It should, however, clean the windshield.
  6. Bluebird

    New car, winter wash question

    I use Adam's Rinseless wash in the winter when there is no outdoor hose available, due to temperature (I live at 5600 feet). Car gets washed in the garage. The Rinseless Wash provides enough lubrication that scratches and micromarring are avoided, when used properly.
  7. Bluebird

    Smoother Suspension Possible?

    My 16 CX-5 GT is fairly smooth...I can feel bumps but there is no bouncing.
  8. Bluebird

    Cargo area storage

    Interesting solution.
  9. Bluebird

    Underbody Panel Falling off?

    I lost a piece when driving in snow. Found the number of the piece on-line and ordered it, along with replacement fasteners. Still hanging in there after a year.
  10. Bluebird

    Who has done the Mazda AIO Hack?

    Something I have noticed: The speedometer occasionally loses its color (red). Everything is still visible, the color just goes away. It can get reset by turning on the Speedometer option again.
  11. Bluebird

    Who has done the Mazda AIO Hack?

    Thanks, it worked. Pretty cool tweaks.
  12. Bluebird

    Who has done the Mazda AIO Hack?

    I see that now. Do you suppose I can choose to reinstall the speedometer options (with the setting I actually want) without uninstalling the tweaks first?
  13. Bluebird

    Who has done the Mazda AIO Hack?

    I just installed a few of the upgrades. Very easily done, took two minutes. My speedometer, however, is digital only (no dial) and the other gauges are along the bottom of the screen, on three pages.
  14. Bluebird

    Rear Differential Oil Change Procedure for 2017+ CX-5?

    I have a '16. The gear oil mentioned is correct. The toughest thing for me to do was loosening of the plugs. Couldn't use a socket, had to get a wrench over the plug heads. The draining was simple: Removed upper plug first, to make sure it would come out, then drain plug. Had to pump the oil up...
  15. Bluebird

    CX-5 New (OEM) Tires Question

    Anything is negotiable. I have not tried for tires, however. Good luck.
  16. Bluebird

    How long did your brake pads last?

    I'm at 57000 miles on original pads. I live in the mountains, but am not an aggressive driver.
  17. Bluebird

    What have you done to your CX-5 today?

    Got around to changing the rear differential fluid today. Had to position car heading downhill backwards with rear tires on ramps. This gave me enough space to slide under the car and access the drain and fill plugs while still leaving the car somewhat level. I had no skinny sockets to remove...
  18. Bluebird

    What have you done to your CX-5 today?

    I checked the ATF level beforehand, it was at the appropriate level and refilled to full, checking after car returned to running temperature. The transfer case was filled until it started oozing out the hole. I've got the second quart already. I am aware of the procedures, even though I may not...
  19. Bluebird

    What have you done to your CX-5 today?

    At 57, 600 miles changed the ATF. Well, not really changed it, but drained 3.8 quarts and refilled same amount. Will do it again next week. Also drained and refilled the transfer case. Was going to do the same to the rear differential, but found I could not fit beneath the rear of the car far...
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