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    Water leaking from the bottom of the car?

    thanks.. will look at it tomorrow and keep you posted
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    Water leaking from the bottom of the car?

    I'm having the same problem... its from the ac and its soaked the heatshield underneath the car. Anyone know how I can fix it?? is it ac condensate that needs to drain?? if so, surely it should be draining elsewhere and not onto the heatshield.
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    suitable facia for mazda 5 2009

    Hi, I want to install my sony single din stereo (from my old car). But am having trouble finding a facia. My stock facia is a dark grey/black colour. The only thing i can find is this which looks cheap and pale silver I want something that will fit snugly and also match the dash... any...
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    My First Oil Change Was a Failure!

    in case anyone is interest the part number for the dodgy clips is BR5S-56-496 bloody expensive though.... smacks of the old money making strategy 'use a crappy part that will fail then charge dearly for replacement'.. swines!
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    Mazda electronic parts catalog / catalogue EPC2

    Hi, I just downloaded and set up the mazda software to identify parts (EPC2); very useful for the DIY'er because it has nice picture representations! it is for the European market and left hand drive cars but as far as i can make out the part numbers are the same. the torrent is below...
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    Jack point (adapter) for hydraulic jacks?

    thanks for that good idea..... will try it
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    best diagnostic tool on a budget?

    I just ordered the ELM 327 off fleabay; you have to hook it up to a laptop... but the software is better than the handheld devices IMO http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=321191834403
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    Jack point (adapter) for hydraulic jacks?

    just want to resurrect this thread... ive jacked mine up once and used the stock jack. I tried getting my 'normal' trolley jack to the 'x' where youre supposed to jack but the jack's not long enough or low enough to reach there.. dont want to fork out a fortune on a low profile long reach...
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    Post pics of your Mazda5

    l'm liking the leather seats. how much was it if you dont mind me asking
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    best diagnostic tool on a budget?

    Hi, Just wondering what diagnostic tool you guys use and what you'd recommend. Also, am i right in saying that any obd2 compliant device should work??
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    My First Oil Change Was a Failure!

    i know its an old thread... but i got my 2009 mazda 1.8 ts2 last week. jacked it up today and saw that the under tray is cracked in two places. The nuts near the cracks wouldn't come off (just keep on spinning). Obviously the 'mechanics' who previously serviced it just tried forcing the tray...
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    Can I use 10w40 oil in my mazda5 1.8 ts2

    thanks for the quick replies guys... will buy a container of 5w30
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    Can I use 10w40 oil in my mazda5 1.8 ts2

    Hi Guys, I have recently bought a mazda5 1.8 ts2 2009 Petrol Engine, I live in the north of England. I have a spare 20 litre container of 10w40 engine oil which is ACEA A3 compliant. I used to use this oil in my previous car and was wondering if it's ok to use in my mazda. According to the...
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