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    Door Lock 2011 6

    anyone else notice that the front doors can be locked but you can still pull the handle and open the doors? is this just my 2011 6? I am pretty sure my 2009 6 did not do this. thanks
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    Stock clicker with after market alarm

    is it possible to use the stock alarm clicker with an after market alarm? Thanks
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    2011 6 Close Gears

    Hey can anyone confirm that the NA mazda 6 for 2011 changed gear ratios to a close gear setup? Does anyone know if higher speeds will now run at lower rpm in 6th? Thanks
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    MX3 Drowned

    Hi Hope i can get some help my BPT MX3 drowned in a flood while driving yesterday went through several deep water areas and had batter light come on and then off as belt and rpm picked up then finally died out and sat in deep water spark plugs seem to have water and gas on them kind of black...
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    Coolant light

    What causes the coolant light to come on in the RX8? The fluid level does not seem to be low? Thanks
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    Oil Change

    About to do my 2nd oil change. The first was free from the dealer at 3000 miles and now we are at 6000 miles and unless I am convinced to do otherwise, i will be putting in Mobil 1 Extended Performance. Intended oil changes at 5000 miles. thought and suggestions are welcome
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    Protecting Headlights

    What is a good way to protect the plastic headlights from aging? Thanks
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    Windows Opened

    Not sure how but my wife came back to the car and the windows were open. We have an aftermarket alarm that opens the door locks. I have yet to set it up to open the windows. Now I know with the key in the door lock, you can open the windows if u hold it to the right long enough so i am wondering...
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    Door Lock Recall

    Mazda has mailed a recall for some 09 6s as a door can pop open while driving. Anyone dealt with this yet or had it happen
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    How much is Ford

    How much if anything of the 6 is Ford? I know the oil dipstick has FoMoCo on it but is this car/engine at all Ford Designed or made by the same companies/people who make Ford products? thanks
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    Synthetic Oil

    Is synthetic oil in the RX-8 actually bad? I understand it burns some oil but will the products in the syn cause an issue? Thanks
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    Gas - Higher Octane

    How do the Mazda OBD2 computers handle higher octane? Do they run as they always do or would they get better performance and or higher miles per gallon? A couple more miles per gallon would be nice to save on visiting the gas stations so often and also I like the idea of the cleaning adatives...
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    Headlights

    Hi Do we need to be concerned with protecting our headlight? My 94 mx3 had the lights turn yellow after a few yrs and I know some newer cars still have the headlights that have their plastic age horribly. Is this still an issue with Mazdas? Would 303 aerospace protectant be something to use...
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    Alarm Remote Start

    I am going to try to install a Prestige Alarm and remote start I have from a previous car. What I am wondering and trying to find is how the key in the door lock sends its signal to lock/unlock and open the windows. Would this be with multiple wires or are resistors used? I have the SV model...
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    Center Armrest

    The sticker on our car says it has "Center console Armrest with dual storage" I only have one lid and then the cup holders. Is there something missing?
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    Service Contract

    Is it worth $600 for the 4 yr service contract? My wife is scared that we may void the warranty if we do things like oil ourselves.
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    Mpg

    Lets see how our 4cyl MPG is: 22, 22, 22, 23 MPG so far All a mix of highway and city. One of the 22s was a bit more highway but at very high speeds. Lets see if it goes up after the break in period.
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    OIL Weight

    HI I have been and will continue to use mobil 1 extended performance ("fully syn"). What I am considering is what weight to use. I live in South Florida and we get very few mornings where the temperature outside might be 30 degrees, and the most days are above 65. I had been using 10/30...
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    Fabric Seats

    Anyone else get fabric seats and did the sticker on the car indicate a multi hundred dollar cloth protection like scotch guard? Thanks
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    Cleaning

    What would be the best product to clean our dash with? Not looking to make it shine, just looking to keep it clean and looking good. I have used Armoral in my mx-3 for 14 yrs and it still looks new but I am not looking to put the shine on the new 6. I have also heard that there is silicon in...
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