Fortunately the warranty covered the cost (1200-1500) to replace the headlight assembly on my 2016 GT. Warranty is over in April 2018. Hope the replacement is an improved version of defective one since this is a common problem. Seems like there is no issue with the passenger side.
The reason I use Castrol Edge is because that is what my dealer uses for all the vehicles that come in for an O.C. Also the $20. rebate check I get with every O.C. is another incentive.
Many videos on Youtube about this. So simple. You don't have to remove the damper on the 2016 CX-5. I have big hands and it was not a problem pulling out the old filter.
Service recommends a Cabin Air Filter change at 30K miles. Don't know what the cost would be at the dealer, but I see they are on Ebay for less than $5.
For your information. When I needed a Toyo tire replaced on my 2016 GT, I found one at a dealer. Since I had less than 6,000 miles on it, I called Toyo. They eventually gave me the purchase price and my dealership gave me a gift card to cover the install. It was a good outcome.
My driver side DRL stop working. Fortunately it was still under warranty with 6 months to go. The whole headlight assembly was replaced. I know this is not unusual and I hope it does not happen after warranty. Replacement cost is anywhere between 1200 and 1500 dollars. How many others have had...