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It was more for the detenation thing. Again, don't beat me up on the 89 octane. Is using engine braking to slow down hard on the transmission? I would love to find a tune for this truck just for the simulated tow hall.

I usually do 87 octane, but wanted 89 for towing. Yeah, probably a waste but it is just piece of mind. 93 octane and the ethanol free blend was just an experiment. No difference in mpg.

I just did a long round trip tow from NC to WI with a 5x8 U haul. I got brand new brakes and rotors before I left. NC to WI with empty trailer (about 1000 lbs): First off, this vehicle REALLY needs a tow/haul mode. I used manual mode and kept it in 5th gear. This transmission always wants to...

Yep, AWD. Thanks for the tip on downshifting. Didn't know the brakes were that weak. I will keep it in a lower gear for sure when on I-64 in WV.

Hi all, In a couple of weeks, I will be towing a 5x10' Uhaul trailer with my "new" 2009 CX-9 through the Appalachian Mountains. I have added a Curt Class III Hitch and Trailer Wiring Harness as the vehicle did not come with any. I have heard that the Cx-9 trucks that come with a hitch have...

It's a good idea to check them and remove the rust. I bought my car used and they didn't thread into either hole. Not something you want to screw around with in the middle of a blizzard.

Welcome to the CX-9 cheer-leading forum. If you don't like everything about the CX-9, get lost. ROOOAAAARRRR!!!!!!~! Anyhow, guess I am a little bit behind on Mazda info. Serious question here - does a manufacture need to be a partner in order to use their engines? Seems a lot of weird...

Other than the interior, it is hard to get excited about the new CX-9. I wish it was a little bit bigger, not smaller. This is their flagship SUV after all. The turbo 2.5L seems underwhelming to me. Why not use the 2.7L turbo that is in the F-150. The engine is an absolute monster. It is...

Wow thanks - i always wondered what thos aluminium rings on the back of civics were for. I will probably just mount a couple of spears on them for when the zombies come.

Really? huh I was hoping you could thread is some kind of mount to hold a bike rack or something cool. It would be great to have a bike rack in front and a hitch rack in back. Oh well, thanks for the quick response.

I was washing my Cx-9 today and I saw 2 small removable panels on the front bumper. Behind these panels are two forward facing threaded pipe tubes. Any one know what the heck they are for??

Thanks - Avidien did a great job. I will probably just change it when I have a weekend with more time. Other than that, I love the vehicle. I installed the 4000 lb hitch from Curt as well as the wiring kit and it pulled a 5x8' trailer very nice. The wife, 3 kids and I outgrew the '98...

Hello, all - Brand new to this forum. I just purchased a 2009 Cx-9 awd Touring. I figured I would post on this popular thread. My car had 125k when I bought it about 2 months ago. i purchased it with a 6 month powertrain protection plan. I've noticed a thump around 43 mph in 6th gear. It...