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Only method I've seen will give you a CEL mode but doesn't appear to cause vehicle to go into limp mode. One would reportedly have to disconnect one of the cylinder deactivation solenoids.

I need to monitor mine via OBD some morning to see how long it takes to get to full operating temp… I’ve never noticed it to be slow to warm up and is already throwing out some warmth even when the low temp light goes out which isn’t that warm. I’ve never researched whether different...

I would think the the turbo cars would have to heat up faster than NA due to turbo heat soak via the liquid cooling.

I’ve probably been moved along without paying attention to spec with my Amsoil use over the years.

Sorry.. just hasn’t been my experience in nearly 40 years of driving.. never chased latest spec and always had great reliability on my engines. Aggressive service schedules served me well or I just made reliable choices in vehicles with greater tolerances to oil variances

IMO… in the end regular scheduled oil/filter changes are going to play a greater role in longevity rather than losing sleep over 0W-20 or 5W-30 or using the latest spec.

I’ve had great traction and stopping distances over the years with my Blizzaks on compact snow and ice. I travel a snowy mountain pass almost every weekend in the winter.

I need to change mine again in spring.. I’m just using 50/50

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I'd entertain 5W-30 but do not have a reason to cutover at this time. I have stuck with 0W-20 Mazda moly since new and basically no noticeable oil consumption as a I near 100k miles. Same thing with 5W-30 since new in my '07 G35x.. no oil consumption 0W-20 in 1UR-FE in my GX 460.. getting...

@sinistriel@ Can a replacement rear diff be calibrated or coded with 3rd party tools or does it require Mazda MDS/IDS? Thanks!

Can you pinpoint front or rear and which side? Sounds like a wheel bearing I just replaced on my G35x. Do you notice the noise changing going into corners at speed? Is it fairly consistent at speed regardless of the pavement surface condition and age?

I’ve continued to use a 80w90 GL-5 in my ‘15 and replacing every 25-30k miles (~40,000–48,000 km) IIRC.. you can get up to 50% power transfer to rear when needed but pre-load backed off from the ‘13-‘16.5 models to 0%.. starting with ‘17 I think for MPG There were some articles on it years...

I think logic changed ‘17+ but Gen 1 keeps 1% pre-load of power on rear differential at all times as seen in FSM documentation from years back Also Gen one owners need to make sure they have the water ingress TSB performed that can allow water from a car wash to enter the rear differential vent...

https://mazdas247.com/forum/t/please-explain-the-kickdown-switch-to-me.123882281/

Interesting to see how far the Subaru has fallen below it for traction.

Sounds more like a valve cover for $180. If not hang onto that mechanic for his rates.. that’s near a single hour in my area. It’s some major work to re-seal the TC. Mine was resealed twice under warranty and it still weeps. I accepted just cleaning it up every few oil changes with some...