For Those Critical of Mazda's QC

[Chris_Top_Her]

Maybe I spoke to soon. I think I spun a bearing. Gonna have to get a tow to the dealer, knocks real bad. Might have something to do with the tensioner being replaced 2 wks ago.

 

[Unobtanium]

I agree. I also noticed lots of plastic and rubber parts from German vehicles are subject to degrade at certain point but the same plastic and rubber parts would keep up very well from Japanese vehicles. I heard one theory that Germen use degradable plastic and rubber for environmental reason, hence the life cycle for these parts is shorter.

My older Japanese car had plenty of rotten rubber parts that were in great shape on my even older ford and gm vehicles, but in even worse shape on my much newer chrysler....I wonder if it's product lot number delendent, even.

 

[Unobtanium]

Maybe I spoke to soon. I think I spun a bearing. Gonna have to get a tow to the dealer, knocks real bad. Might have something to do with the tensioner being replaced 2 wks ago.

Maybe raising the rev limit with the tune wasn't such a grand idea afterall...

I hope thay isn't the case, though. Thay would suck.

 

[madar]

Maybe I spoke to soon. I think I spun a bearing. Gonna have to get a tow to the dealer, knocks real bad. Might have something to do with the tensioner being replaced 2 wks ago.

Knock could be coming from anywhere, external or internal. Might actually be that new tensioner or belt related.

 

[ijaen]

I consistently drive newer minivans, mostly Chrysler products and transmission are far from smooth. Worse if you engage Eco mode as upshifts are harsh as f.
My last Toyota also had incredible amounts of NVH at idle for a 2014 vehicle.

 

[Goguinness]

We were thinking of getting a used Mini for my wife. I asked my mechanic of 18 years (a large independent shop)what he thought. He said, "do not get a used German car". I asked him what he thought about cars like Honda, or Toyota. He said that if everybody drove those he'd be out of business.

 

[Unobtanium]

I consistently drive newer minivans, mostly Chrysler products and transmission are far from smooth. Worse if you engage Eco mode as upshifts are harsh as f.
My last Toyota also had incredible amounts of NVH at idle for a 2014 vehicle.

That sucks. My HEMI was invisible when it switched between 4 and 8 cylinders. My passengers never knew, and I couldn't tell without the dash light 90% of the time. Seamless and flawless!

 

[Chris_Top_Her]

I think it's a rod or bearing issue. The sound changed when I pulled the 2nd right ignition coil plug. But it may have something to do with the new tensioner/belt or installation as the oil pump sprocket is spun by the crank pulley I believe. If the oil p dropped at a bad time that could cause this type of issue. Or there might be some other underlying issue related to the tensioner failure. I'm about to take it to the dealer

 

[ihaveworms]

Maybe you should take a look at my thread (unamused)

 

[CX5_Pete]

I think it's a rod or bearing issue. The sound changed when I pulled the 2nd right ignition coil plug. But it may have something to do with the new tensioner/belt or installation as the oil pump sprocket is spun by the crank pulley I believe. If the oil p dropped at a bad time that could cause this type of issue. Or there might be some other underlying issue related to the tensioner failure. I'm about to take it to the dealer

Can you start a new thread on this issue?

 

[CX5_Pete]

Maybe raising the rev limit with the tune wasn't such a grand idea afterall...

I hope thay isn't the case, though. Thay would suck.

I remember reading an article, I think it was about the Ford Mustang Shelby GT350. The 5.2 Vodoo flat plane crank V8 engine was more than capable of revving much higher, but the accessories attached to the engine could not, so the redline was lowered...

 

[Chris_Top_Her]

Actually looks like the oil pump failed. Also, it was only like 300rpm, I highly doubt that had anything to do with it. After I turned it off at the dealer it wouldn't start, and it finnaly threw a code, which was pending not even stored. Oil pressure was very low with no leaks. Oil pressure problem, and tensioner issue, resulting in a replacement pulley and belt seems interelated. Might have been an issue on the tensioner reinstall

 

[piotrek91]

Can you start a new thread on this issue?

+1

Actually looks like the oil pump failed.

Hopefully it's just the busted pump making all the noise and not something internal.
Good luck man! If all else fails, be sure to ask the dealer to put in a 2.5T motor

 

[Lbear]

The 2016 Ford Explorer drove fine after the TB replacement.

Here are the pros of the Explorer:

It rides better on the highway than the CX5. It's more of a luxury-cruiser and has a soft highway ride good for long trips.
It got 23MPG on the highway. Not bad for a huge barge.
The engine makes good power and is faster than the CX5.
A/C Cooled seats was nice. Rear AC vents were good.
Power fold side mirrors
One can keep the engine running and lock the doors from the outside with the remote

The cons of the Ford:

It's boring to drive, the CX5 is more spirited to drive
The headlights were not as good as the LED on the Mazda
CX5 gets better MPG on the highway
The infotainment wasn't as good as the Mazda's

 

[Anchorman]

The only drama is being created by you. With the Mazda axle oil, It's called PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE. Look it up.

Losing engine power while doing 70MPH on the highway with semis all around and climbing a 6% mountain grade is deadly.

Preventative maintenance is done by following a schedule. You insisted that changing the axle oil way before the recommended interval was the only way to prevent a bill for $2000 for a new axle. Now you've thrown a hypothetical situation of a 6% mountain grade and surrounded by deadly trucks into the mix. Actually, if my car lost power on a highway I'd just pull over and dodge those pesky man eating trucks.

 

[Lbear]

Preventative maintenance is done by following a schedule. You insisted that changing the axle oil way before the recommended interval was the only way to prevent a bill for $2000 for a new axle. Now you've thrown a hypothetical situation of a 6% mountain grade and surrounded by deadly trucks into the mix. Actually, if my car lost power on a highway I'd just pull over and dodge those pesky man eating trucks.

It wasn't hypothetical situation because it really happened. The Ford died on a highway climbing a mountain grade with no shoulder to pull off to.

Do as you want with your axle fluid change. I could care less.

 

[Unobtanium]

Actually looks like the oil pump failed. Also, it was only like 300rpm, I highly doubt that had anything to do with it. After I turned it off at the dealer it wouldn't start, and it finnaly threw a code, which was pending not even stored. Oil pressure was very low with no leaks. Oil pressure problem, and tensioner issue, resulting in a replacement pulley and belt seems interelated. Might have been an issue on the tensioner reinstall

I hope minimal damage resulted! Keep us posted.

 

[ijaen]

That sucks. My HEMI was invisible when it switched between 4 and 8 cylinders. My passengers never knew, and I couldn't tell without the dash light 90% of the time. Seamless and flawless!

Engines are good as always, drove a Hemi 300C a couple years ago and it was great. Transmissions in the other hand, those in Caravan and T&C are awful.

 

[Unobtanium]

Engines are good as always, drove a Hemi 300C a couple years ago and it was great. Transmissions in the other hand, those in Caravan and T&C are awful.

I know the Benz transmissions did/do well (NAG1) that Chrysler used. I guess ZF sucks. They have put out pure junk lately.