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    2017 Touring Lux Suede seat breathability?

    I am concerned about the breathability of the Lux Suede inserts. Anybody have experience with them care to comment?
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    DIY ATF sticky needed?

    I'm surprised that there is no ATF sticky in the Transmission Section - I think one would be helpful. I'll throw my 2 cents in below: Key ATF Notes: - Quote from this 2008 Mazda TSB 05-005/08: "ATF M-V (TYPE M5) IS NOT THE SAME FLUID AS MERCONV ATF." (here is a link to the document text...
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    Volume of ATF out of drain plug?

    Does anybody know the volume of ATF that flows out of the drain plug? I was able to suck 2-2.5 qts out of the dipstick with a vacuum pump.
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    Problem: AC stops working randomly on long road trips in hot climates

    I'm puzzled, but it's happened to me a couple times now in my '08. Cruising along as normal with the Auto-controlled AC on in the middle of a long road trip in hot weather (~90+F) - we notice that it suddenly feels warm after being quite comfortable for miles. We check the climate control...
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    Engine rattle noise at low speed??

    Driving in my neighborhood, the auto tranny naturally wants to stay in the most fuel efficient gear, but going slow (~25 mph) up a gradual hill causes the engine to make a slight rattling noise? It instantly goes away when I accelerate or drop it down to 4 manually. I wouldn't think this is...
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    Mobil 1 oil sales

    AutoZone currently has 5 qts of Mobil 1 and a M1 filter for $29 (through July 1). Last time I was there, they did not have the new cartridge M1 filter for the M5. I wonder if they can order it in if asked? Advance also has a $29 special for 5 qts of certain Mobil 1 versions and a M1 filter...
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    Actual Engine Oil Capacity (with filter change)

    I read in the very helpful how-to about changing the engine oil that some find that the oil dipstick shows full after adding less than the 4.5 US qts the owners manual states. I just changed my oil and it shows full after adding an even 4 qts (I ran it and drove it, got it hot, and let it drain...
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    Anybody seen Mobil 1 cartridge filters for sale?

    Mobil says they offer a Mobil 1 cartridge filter to fit the Mazda5 - anybody seen them for sale? http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Other_Products/Mobil_1_Extended_Performance_Oil_Filters.aspx
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