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  1. sm1ke

    Picked up a Rock Chip...

    If you can run a fingernail over the scratch, and it catches, it's likely too deep to be polished out. However, if you have the tools and products available, or if you want to try polishing it out by hand, you could give that a try. Just be sure to read up on the process and watch a few YouTube...
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    Stock Intake Modded and Restored

    Moved as requested (y)
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    Fascinating and simple for Skyactiv engines

    I'm curious about this. It doesn't sound like anything that I, as a moderator, would delete or ban someone over. Usually we only resort to post deletions and warnings/bans if the discussion devolves into condescending language or personal insults, and spam of any kind. Even for stuff that's...
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    Sluggish frequent pedal/throttle response. Need suggestions

    No worries - here's a link to the thread in the Lounge. @GFrosty @Lazy2.5
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    Love this car!

    Moved from CX-9 subforum. I know with my CX-9, it idles quite low when warmed up, and with no other electronics engaged. Like 500-600 RPMs. When I turn on seat heaters, steering wheel heater, defroster or A/C, the engine idles a little higher. If it's sputtering, I would first check your...
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    A reminder to run Top Tier fuel and avoid cheap gas

    Over here (Canada), I stick to Shell, and sometimes Co-Op or Costco. I know Domo and 7-11 gas isn't Top Tier certified, so I avoid fueling at those stations when possible. I was surprised to learn that Petro Canada is not Top Tier certified, while Tempo fuel is.
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    Stock Intake Modded and Restored

    I think the snorkel/inlet is meant to reduce air turbulence and noise, in addition to pulling cooler air. I think I read in some of your other posts that you're aiming to pull warmer air to help with fuel economy?
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    Tallest 17" tire for the CX-5?

    Hey guys, just a reminder to keep the conversation civil. It's perfectly fine to disagree and debate on best practices and question recommendations given by other members - the discussion is how a lot of us learn and decide which approach to take. What's unnecessary is being condescending or...
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    Sluggish frequent pedal/throttle response. Need suggestions

    If you guys would like, I could copy/move the related posts into a new thread in the Lounge so the discussion can continue? It's certainly an interesting topic.
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    Really strange noise while driving

    Ouch, sorry to see that @Tland4. Been there, done that.. though in my case, there was plenty of fluid, but it was thick with grey and silver particles, and I had just as many metal chunks. Hope you can get this squared away without having to spend too much! Also, if you've lost rear wheel...
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    Really strange noise while driving

    One more vote to check for rubbing. I had a scraping noise, turns out the brake shoe was slightly bent and making contact with the rotor intermittently. In your case, the sound is more like a grinding type of sound. If you can localize the sound to one side or corner of the car, perhaps by...
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    Feedback on Garmin Dashcams?

    My only previous dashcam was a Viofo A129 Duo setup, which lasted me 7 years. Well worth it in my opinion - never skipped a beat until one of the internals died one day. The only thing I didn't like about it was file transfer. I didn't like the app and the wifi was slow, so I would bring the...
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    Most cost effective way to have a second key made?

    A quick Google search turned up Keys On Wheels as a pretty reputable service in the DFW area able to provide what you're looking for. There's also Car Key Replacement and DFW Local Locksmith. I'd get quotes from all of them and then go with whoever you like.
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    Massive oil leak on passenger side from under-shield, smoking from engine bay

    All is not lost (yet). If it's worth your time and effort, I would reach out to Mazda Corporate to voice your concerns and disappointment and pursue a goodwill repair. There is a cracked cylinder head "megathread" for the 2.5 N/A, here's a link. It's 31 pages long, but there's quite a bit of...
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    Mike's 2022 CX-9 Kuro Edition

    I have the SBMA0053S. Originally bought for my 2018. I removed it when I traded it in, then installed it on the 2022 with no issues.
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    What have you done to your CX-9 today?

    Chemical spill? Or a bunch of water was spilled and cleaned up, and you're trying to prevent mold growth?
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    Switching from Android to Apple

    If you added Android Auto using the OEM Retrofit kit, it has the capability to support both AA and Apple CarPlay. So all you'd need to do is plug in your phone and it would recognize the Apple device and open CarPlay (no need to remove AA or switch anything). If you added an aftermarket system...
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