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  1. sm1ke

    Sluggish frequent pedal/throttle response. Need suggestions

    Fuel injectors might be something to consider as well, though it's unlikely that they would need to be replaced or serviced if you've always used "top tier" fuel. Additionally if the fuel injectors were operating out of spec, they would probably throw codes.
  2. sm1ke

    Sluggish frequent pedal/throttle response. Need suggestions

    It would do the trick, but it's really no different than pressing the pedal further as you accelerate. Having owned a Sprint Booster for nearly 7 years, I do prefer to have it installed vs. "stock", but if you can get used to pressing the pedal further, it's the same thing. A tune might be a...
  3. sm1ke

    2017~2025 CX-5 Rear Differential Failure

    Just a note, for your CX-5, the recommended rear diff oil should be Mazda Hypoid Gear Oil SG1 - SAE 75W-85, API GL-4. Part number 0000-77-SG1-QT. I believe they changed the spec back in 2016. You can confirm in your owner's manual.
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  5. sm1ke

    Sluggish frequent pedal/throttle response. Need suggestions

    Assuming your air filter isn't clogged/leaking and there are no other components that might affect performance (fouled/old spark plugs, bad gas, etc), I would try a transmission relearn. Here's a copy/paste of the steps from this post. Please note, this works for 2nd gen CX-5s and 2nd gen CX-9s...
  6. sm1ke

    Redtiger ViewClear 70 Review

    VC70 daytime footage from the front camera shown below. As far as I can tell, it looks identical to the Redtiger F17 Elite's footage.
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  9. sm1ke

    2017~2025 CX-5 Rear Differential Failure

    113k kms on my rear diff. Mazda does not specify a fluid change interval. Only a visual inspection of the rear diff housing, and a recommendation to replace the fluid if the rear diff has been submerged in water. I had planned to change the rear diff fluid anyway, but it failed before I could...
  10. sm1ke

    2017~2025 CX-5 Rear Differential Failure

    I'm not sure if it's normal for it to fail without codes like mine did. All I know is that it happened to me and I hated driving the car like that. I had very little confidence in it.
  11. sm1ke

    2017~2025 CX-5 Rear Differential Failure

    A brand new OEM rear diff is a lot cheaper. In my case, total cost for a rear diff replacement done by the dealer was approx. $6k CDN. Component costs were about half of that, the rest was the labour and the programming. When I called around for quotes on rear diff replacement through 3rd party...
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  13. sm1ke

    2017~2025 CX-5 Rear Differential Failure

    Unfortunately these types of issues plague every manufacturer, regardless of their reputation or past history. Some happen more often than others. Believe it or not, prior to the CX-90 and CX-70, Mazda as a brand ranks between Toyota and Honda when it comes to reliability. More recently, Honda...
  14. sm1ke

    Battery Upgrade to Group 24F?

    Good timing. On my 2022 CX-9, I replaced the Group 35 with a Group 24F AGM battery this past weekend. I had done the same thing with my prior 2018 CX-9. You just remove the Group 35 battery, remove three 12mm bolts securing the battery tray, then cut out the two tabs at the "front" of the tray...
  15. sm1ke

    2017~2025 CX-5 Rear Differential Failure

    I have had to get my rear differential replaced at 113k kms (70k mi) on my 2018 CX-9. I tried to take really good care of that car, but I had not replaced the rear diff fluid when this all happened - although I don't think it would have made any difference. In my case, the car saw very, very...
  16. sm1ke

    Redtiger ViewClear 70 Review

    I have the F17 Elite installed in my CX-9, and yesterday I installed the VC70 in my wife's Civic, hardwiring it to the fuse box. I'm posting an update with some Parking Mode footage, and the difference is quite significant! I wasn't expecting much difference from the front camera footage - they...
  17. sm1ke

    What have you done to your CX-9 today?

    Nice! I've never cleaned the EGR on any of my vehicles, past or present. Good to see that it's so easy to access on the CX-9, thanks for posting. I'm definitely going to be doing this. I think how dirty the EGR gets is related to driving habits. Shorter drives probably plays a big part in more...
  18. sm1ke

    Ongoing Redtiger ViewClear 70 Dashcam Review

    Agreed, I noticed the app update yesterday when pulling some footage.
  19. sm1ke

    What's in your cabinet?

    Borrowing your format: General Use Soaps: In the bucket with clean MF towels, Meguiar's Wash and Wax, or Hybrid Solutions Ceramic Wash and Wax. In the foam cannon, MTM Perfoamance Soap. Decon Soap: Carpro Reset All-Purpose Cleaner: Super Clean diluted according to application Tire Cleaner: LA's...
  20. sm1ke

    Redtiger ViewClear 70 Review

    Just a heads up, the VC70 is currently on sale for 30% off for Black Friday https://redtigercam.com/products/redtiger-view-clear-70-4k-dual-hdr-super-night-vision-dual-dash-cam There are some nice advantages to buying direct from their site, some of which are a warranty extension to 24 months...
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