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    0w20 or 5w20

    I'll be switching to 0W-30 after winter. 63K miles on our 2014 CX-5 GT & I noticed the engine is a little louder. Not clattering, just not as quiet. Also it uses 3/4 quarts every 5K miles now so tolerances probably aren't as tight as new. I wouldn't use 0W-30 when new but now it shouldn't be a...
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    USB port still in console?

    My 2014 CX-5 GT has a USB port in the console which is good for charging phones. Useless for powering a dash camera. Which is why I never installed the dash camera I bought in 2014. Are 2022 CX-5 Mazdas the same way or have they put a USB port closer to the windshield? I'm afraid to experiment...
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    Poll My CX-5 transmission failed and was replaced

    Thanks I'll look again.
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    Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus 225 55r19

    Had Pirelli Cinturato P7 put on our 2014 CX-5 GT at around 29K miles. Very happy with them. Smoother & quieter than the stock Yokohamas which felt like wood. Feels just as responsive to me as the stiff Yokos in normal driving. Might notice a difference if I really pushed it hard on a twisty road...
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    Poll My CX-5 transmission failed and was replaced

    My wife said our 2014 CX-5 GT was stuck in 1st gear yesterday. Wouldn't upshift. She looked & it was in Drive. Luckily she was 2 miles away on a 35 mph road so she drive it home really slow. Has about 33K miles. I drove it around today & couldn't duplicate the problem. Parked it to check the...
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    Tire speed ratings

    After much research I was ready to buy the TrueContacts. Did a search on Continental's website & my size was not found. Strange, I've seen them in my size. I emailed Continental & they replied with: "We offer a replacement tire in the size, (225/55R19 99 H. Unfortunately; this tire has an H...
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    CX-5 Safety- what changes were made between 2013-2014 models?

    Mine is 10/13. Didn't make the cut. If I had known that I would have waited. The main reason I bought this vehicle was for the 5 star safety ratings I researched before buying. I saw no mention of the pre October versions being less safe at the time. My gut instinct was telling me "Subaru...
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    Some CX-5s Are Safer Than Others

    Thanks, I'll go look. I just saw another thread about the differences so I'll go catch up on some info.
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    Some CX-5s Are Safer Than Others

    I just learned that CX-5s built after October 2013 get better safety ratings (from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) than those built before October 2013. So I went to the IIHS website & confirmed it. How can I find out when mine was built? I bought it Jan 2014 new. Thanks for any info.
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    Strut Brace at Good Price!

    Good find! I was wondering if anyone made a strut brace for the CX5 because I want to get one. I put one on my 2009 Hyundai Accent & it made a noticeable difference in the ride & handling. Not drastic but noticeable, mostly on bumpy corners. Instead of feeling chassis flex & twist & bouncing...
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