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I took a nice little rock chip on my passenger side. Right behind the driver's door. Good thing it's smaller than the little fingernail on my finger. It's on a 2016.5, the Blue Reflex color. I'm wondering what would work well. At the dealership they have something that you can tap as a pen to...

2016.5 CX-5 GT I've had the outside cleaned off but there's an obvious residue that remains on the inside. Apparently this must be a side effect of the touchless car wash. I'm wondering if there's a way to clean off the haze from the inside. Is there a tube or something that allows the...

I have Continental Cross Contact LX25s. Before long I'm going to have to replace them. Been happy with them. Is this still the way to go? I always like to check in and see if there's a better option. I'm seeing the Michelin Cross-Climate 2 on cars a lot. But I think the treadware isn't as good...

Currently renting a 2024 CX-5. I've never seen this next to the filler. Must be something for a different model or something?

Am still reading this over at Reddit. This was posted about 40 min ago: Reddit - Dive into anything You might find it helpful.

My local Mazda dealership quoted me $509 for new standard OEM, not value line, brake job on the rear. Just short of 85k miles. This is new disks and pads. I'm down to 3. Fronts are at 5 yet. Presumably OEM is Akebono. They don't seem to be clear here. However that does not include a brake fluid...

Have a 2016.5 CX-5. Opted for the manual car wash today and blew off the back right rear roof rail piece (rear passenger side). I can see the small retainer clip that holds it in place rusted out is why. Anyone know where to find these clips? And why aren't they rust proof. Ha... Pic below of...

Think I did eBay or Amazon last time. 3 year. I'm expired at this point. Like to have this as a backup option. Curious to where the best place to buy is. Dealership pricing isn't attractive. Looks like just under $136 via the Mazda Toolbox for 3 years. $85 for single update.

The mechanic has shown me that I need new rear brakes. Car has 80K miles. The left looks a little thinner on the pad than the right. I haven't had any issues with burning or any weird smells since I've had the car. But he does not turn rotors or higher that out and since we have mountains here...

Been wondering about this car battery of mine or if it's something I've been doing. Only seems to happen at the car wash. I'm careful not to hit the accessories so it doesn't draw too much on the battery while I'm waiting in line. But to tap just once for the radio I would think would be okay...

I've been keeping the maps from Mazda up to date. Even though I actually use Google maps. Thought it might be helpful to have a backup. Recently I was around 8,000 ft and coming down in elevation. This thing was so inaccurate it wasn't even funny. And I was driving on a road that's been around...

I'm do for an oil service. Just passed 74k miles. Is there anything else that should be considered at this point? Seems some recommendations aren't always necessary. Back at 35k I know they changed out the rear fluid. Maybe just the spark plugs? 2016.5 Mazda CX-5 GT AWD w/Tech Thanks in...

Now that I'm using the AC I notice every time I turn it on it smells. The stink goes away but it does this every time I turn it on. Seems vaguely familiar but if it did it must have only been occasionally. Is anyone familiar with this issue and what to do?

(Edited/updated): Is this the product (Cerakote Ceramic Trim Coat Kit) to get for doing the exterior black plastic trim? Buddy likes it but thought I'd check in here with other CX-5 owners.

Looks like having the Curt hitch at Uhaul is the way to go. I'm looking to use a 2 x bike rack to plugin. Was curious if there is anything new compared to what I found here doing research. I did see something about a stabilizer strap or similar when using a bike rack tho'. Just want to take the...

There's been some slow sun rot on the belt molding on the rear left door (behind the driver). I've been told this is easy to replace. As easy as grabbing it near the catch/latch and pulling on it which would break off the locking tab and then just snap the new one in. Is this right? Or would it...

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The Mazda Infotainment system has a few options for screen brightness. But it's not looking like the Auto option is doing anything. I would think the screen would be brighter during the day and darker at night. Curious if anyone else is seeing similar. I notice when you adjust the dash...

I caught this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJJhLaej7EQ). I'm nearing 23k and wondering if it would be worthwhile. Anyone gone through this process?

What is this that's on the windows from the factory? Is it paint, is it film? Does it have any UV protection or heat protection? In talking with tinting shops I get different info. The least expensive way is to only tint the driver and front passenger windows. But with new tint now you can do...