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    Poll 2.5T Coolant Leak/Engine Replacement

    This poll should have had three options, because I'd have to answer No. No Yes (engine) Yes (cylinder head only)
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    Poll 2.5T Coolant Leak/Engine Replacement

    Just got my car back with the cylinder head replaced. I spent a couple of weeks going back and forth with corporate via phone and email, and they called to say their final offer was to pay $3,500 toward the $7K+ cost. I wrote one additional email back expressing my disappointment, and then...
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    Which Mazda6 to choose to avoid possible cylinder head crack?

    Google "TSB 01-002/2023" to read the details concerning this ticking time bomb. But from the TSB: 2019-2020 CX-5 SKYACTIV-G 2.5T vehicles with VINs lower than JM3KF******830243 (produced before Jun. 9, 2020) 2016-2020 CX-9 SKYACTIV-G 2.5T vehicles with VINs lower than JM3TC******422801...
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    Poll 2.5T Coolant Leak/Engine Replacement

    Took my 2018 Signature CX-9 with 82,300 miles to the dealership today to get it checked out for the coolant leak. I could not find the source of the leak. Attaching a picture that shows a drop of coolant on the highest pipe I could see. Did not get a warm fuzzy from the service advisor...
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    2.5T Cracked Cylinder Head/Leaking Coolant Report to the NHTSA

    I'm in San Antonio. I bought this particular vehicle in Houston, but I will be going to North Park Mazda to see what they'll do for me. I've purchased a couple of Mazdas from them in the past, and they used to have a good reputation for service, although when my rear hatch lift went out, I took...
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    2.5T Engine Coolant Leaking TSB

    The only people who get decent compensation on a class action lawsuit are the lawyers.
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    2.5T Cracked Cylinder Head/Leaking Coolant Report to the NHTSA

    Just took my 2018 CX-9 with just under 82K miles to a mechanic buddy of mine because it just started leaking coolant. I'd been smelling a burning smell for a few weeks now, but could not find the source. The mechanic found the TSB and suggested I go to Mazda. We'll see what they say. This is my...
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    Bondo's not gonna fix this...Need advice repairing 2007 Mazdaspeed3

    Hey everyone, A Kia Sportage decided to mate with my beloved 2007 Speed. Neither of them enjoyed it, especially my car. If there's anyone out there with repair experience, I could use some advice on how (or if) to proceed. I'm the original owner in south Texas, so not rust issues. It's got...
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    2016~2023 CX-9 41K spark plug change, found NGK plugs in the wild

    Mine looked just like yours, but at 70k miles.
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    2016~2023 CX-9 41K spark plug change, found NGK plugs in the wild

    Just a word of warning to those who are changing their own spark plugs. Do NOT use anti-seize on your plugs when installing NGKs. They are designed not to require it, and in fact warn about using it. From their web site: "NGK spark plugs feature trivalent plating. This silver or chrome-colored...
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