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  1. sm1ke

    Link to Continental TrueContact Tour tire review (225/55/17)

    https://mazdas247.com/forum/t/continental-truecontact-tour-tire-review-2015-mazda6-225-55-r17.123881093/
  2. sm1ke

    Continental TrueContact Tour Tire Review - 2015 Mazda6 - 225/55/R17

    Thanks for the well written review! You mentioned that these are lightly used, but how many miles have you put on them yourself? Any issues with road noise? I'll copy a link to this review and post it in our Resources section. (y)
  3. sm1ke

    Coolant Leak Lawsuit Investigation for the CX-5, CX-9 and Mazda6

    It's not like they're using it as an excuse to dismiss or minimize the severity the problem. It's to provide a more realistic expectation of the frequency of the problem, so that owners are better informed.
  4. sm1ke

    Engine and drivetrain noise (2016 CX-9)

    Generally I don't put my car into gear right after startup, that's something my wife has a habit of doing :ROFLMAO: but even then, I don't think I've heard anything out of the ordinary when she does it. I usually let the car idle down or I'll wait like 20-30 seconds before putting it into gear...
  5. sm1ke

    CX-50 Seat moving forward when opening door?

    ?? Did you mean to post this in a different thread?
  6. sm1ke

    DRL not turning off with parking brake (2014 CX-9)

    Agree with @PTguy, likely a switch or relay in the circuit that is no longer functioning. With that info you could take it to a shop and they could confirm the diagnosis and/or perform the repair.
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    2016~2023 CX-9 AWD - rear clunking noise

    Quick summary of this whole thing. I hit a pothole just before winter. It put two dents in my summer wheels and caused a mild vibration at 60 km/h+. I filed a claim with my insurance provider and they agreed to R&R the two wheels and perform an alignment to hopefully resolve the vibrations...
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    2016 CX-9 DTC Code P0171 - Engine Revving Up and Down When Idling

    Many years ago I had a car that started doing this. First thing I would check is to make sure there are no leaks in the air intake system - check the piping and the clamps to make sure they are tight. Check for any holes or cracks in the tubes. After that I would try cleaning the MAF sensor (use...
  9. sm1ke

    Aktualizacja

    Check this thread: https://mazdas247.com/forum/t/mazda-connect-firmware-74-00-230a-now-324a.123875753/
  10. sm1ke

    What have you done to your CX-9 today?

    Hi @shawnee, it did fix the gaps for a while, but they just came back after a couple of years. I don't think it's worth it to buy another set of fender guards just to fix the gaps, they're around $150-200 CAD per side over here.
  11. sm1ke

    Show me your CX-5 wheels

    Looks great! Suspension tweaks will be icing on the cake
  12. sm1ke

    91 vs 93 octane and GT-R/Sg trim CX-5

    Same thing. Follow what the Owner's Manual says. It is available online.
  13. sm1ke

    2024 vs 2025 CX-90...Worth waiting for..?

    I have to agree. In addition to those QC adjustments, they also always make some quality of life adjustments or modifications for each model year, so it might be worth waiting to see what those might be. For example, one of the reasons I got my 2018 CX-9 is because they improved 3rd row...
  14. sm1ke

    Now with the CX-70 "revealed", what is everyone buying?

    Calling for pitchforks before you've even seen it? Sounds like you already have a bias.
  15. sm1ke

    91 vs 93 octane and GT-R/Sg trim CX-5

    I'm not familiar with the Russian specifications/requirements, but the recommended fuel should be listed in your Owner's Manual for the car. Higher octane will be safer, but may also be unnecessary.
  16. sm1ke

    Buzzing sound 2023 CX-5

    If its more of a buzz than a whistle, it's probably vibration in the high pressure fuel line bracket. I think there was a TSB that instructed techs to apply foam tape or something similar on the bracket to eliminate the buzzing.
  17. sm1ke

    Now with the CX-70 "revealed", what is everyone buying?

    I would guess that many were hoping for the 70 as a Goldilocks' "just right" option as there weren't many options that fit those shopper's needs, back when they expected a shorter, lighter 90 at an attractive price. Now, they're forced to look elsewhere and make some concessions or spend the...
  18. sm1ke

    Considering a 2021-2023 CX-9 CE or Better - Please Advise

    Glad to hear you like your wife's CX-9! I certainly love my 2018 haha. As @hw4ng3r mentioned, I would go for a 22+ to avoid the potential oil consumption issue, but if the price difference is significant enough I'd still consider the 2021. I'm not sure what your climate is like, but if you find...
  19. sm1ke

    Car Leasing vs Financing

    Indeed, I'm learning quite a bit about the nuances of leasing.
  20. sm1ke

    Car Leasing vs Financing

    Right, that is not the point of this thread, and doesn't help the OP with the question they're asking. Still a great way to approach buying vs. leasing/financing, but not really relevant to the topic at hand. Let's stay on track please! To clarify the topic, I've updated the title of the thread...
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