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    How to fix your rear Squeaky Squeaky in less time than it take to drive to the Dealer

    Time: 20 Minutes Skill level: Beginner Special Tools: None! My 2008 5 recently came off warranty and of course developed the dreaded squeaky squeaky rear suspension. Since there is a TSB on it and it basically shows you how to fix it, I decided to tackle it. This is really a very easy fix...
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    Had to do it... cut the belly pan.

    I got so fed up with removing the belly pan every time I wanted to change the oil filter, that this past Saturday, I cut an access hole. It's perfect! I can now change the oil in about 10 min. They must have intended to use a different engine with that belly pan. Anyway, so far, so good...
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    '08 Cruise resume down-shifting and holding gear!

    So this has happened a few times now. I can't replicate it so I haven't taken it to the stealership yet. At highway speed (65-70), if I cancel the cruise and then resume it, it will sometimes drop into 3rd gear and hold it there. Sometime it will up shift to 4th, but won't go back to 5th...
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    Mazda5 Alignment Specs?

    Does anyone have/know the factory alignment specs for a 2008 Mazda5? Thanks in advance.
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    Backed into the wife's car... Thinking about replacing the bumper cover.

    Title says it all. My daughter was talking to me as we backed up last night, and I forgot that my wife parked behind me (usually side-by-side). BAM! Nothing too serious, but it puckered the bumper cover and put a nice crease in it. I popped the dent out immediately, but I think if I want it...
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    FS: Right and Left side-view mirror glass

    I just replaced the right and left side mirrors on my Mazda5 with heated mirrors. As a result I have the original glass available to go to a good home. ;-) I'll sell the pair for $10 plus shipping. Email me at andrewmolson "AT" yahoo "dot" com
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    Valentine One Install - Trick mount

    I found this trick mount on Fleabay along with a hardwire kit for my valentine one radar detector. The last pic shows it the best. Just wanted to share. Thinking of also getting a Blinder M25 laser jammer. I have on on my 928 and it has saved my bacon threee times so far. Enjoy.
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    I smell coolant... all the time

    Ever since I got my 5 back in March of this year, when I shut it off after it is at operating temp, I smell coolant. There are no drips, no apearant loss of coolant (but I haven't checked for quite a while), oil is clear, etc. Just curious if anyone else has experienced this?
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