Greetings.
I just bought a 2013 mazda5 touring. It has the L4 engine. I bought this year specifically because this was one of the best years and I’m familiar with the engine, I had the 2.3 Duratec in a Ford ranger. I have some general questions as a new Mazda owner.
The van has 67k miles and has been driven in the city, probably lots of stop and go driving. Otherwise it’s in pretty good shape but has lots of bumps and bruises from city life. Mostly cosmetic scratches on the wheels and beat up scratched rear bumper. The interior is fairly clean and worn exactly like how you would expect for the year and mileage.
The van came with mazda racks but I don’t have the keys. Can I replace all the rack cores by drilling them out? Where can I buy them? Would it be easier to order the keys from using the four digit number on the lock core?
The 2 key fobs work, electronically and mechanically. But the switchblade style key fob is floppy and worn out. Can I purchase new fob housings without buying the electronics? I understand a new key fob is $90 Unprogrammed.
Seems like all of the periodic maintenance has been completed on the van. I am very good on maintenance and I will be replacing the transmission fluid in the near future. Is there anything else I should be servicing on this van with the L4 engine and transmission?
Engine and transmission runs well and drives smooth, no apparent leaks and fluids look fine, proper color etc. Seems like there’s some kind of engine vibration when it’s in drive and foot is on the brake. I gather this is a common mazda problem. Anyway to easily fix?
Also seems like an average mild amount of rust for living in the Mid East coast all its life. Mainly on steering parts, wheel components etc. I am considering paying for undercoating.
The exhaust has a surprising amount of rust but does not leak. It could be mostly surface rust.
Where is a good place to buy factory match spray paint?
There’s a pretty bad wheel shake at 60 mph. I’ll be taking it in for an alignment and wheel balance maybe next week. I plan on keeping this mazda for the next 5 years minimum. So I’m considering doing any and all maintenance you all recommend. I’ll probably replace the plugs in the spring with NGK irodium plugs near spring. Engine air filter has been changed in the last few thousand miles, so there’s lots of indications they took decent care of it.
I appreciate the responses
I just bought a 2013 mazda5 touring. It has the L4 engine. I bought this year specifically because this was one of the best years and I’m familiar with the engine, I had the 2.3 Duratec in a Ford ranger. I have some general questions as a new Mazda owner.
The van has 67k miles and has been driven in the city, probably lots of stop and go driving. Otherwise it’s in pretty good shape but has lots of bumps and bruises from city life. Mostly cosmetic scratches on the wheels and beat up scratched rear bumper. The interior is fairly clean and worn exactly like how you would expect for the year and mileage.
The van came with mazda racks but I don’t have the keys. Can I replace all the rack cores by drilling them out? Where can I buy them? Would it be easier to order the keys from using the four digit number on the lock core?
The 2 key fobs work, electronically and mechanically. But the switchblade style key fob is floppy and worn out. Can I purchase new fob housings without buying the electronics? I understand a new key fob is $90 Unprogrammed.
Seems like all of the periodic maintenance has been completed on the van. I am very good on maintenance and I will be replacing the transmission fluid in the near future. Is there anything else I should be servicing on this van with the L4 engine and transmission?
Engine and transmission runs well and drives smooth, no apparent leaks and fluids look fine, proper color etc. Seems like there’s some kind of engine vibration when it’s in drive and foot is on the brake. I gather this is a common mazda problem. Anyway to easily fix?
Also seems like an average mild amount of rust for living in the Mid East coast all its life. Mainly on steering parts, wheel components etc. I am considering paying for undercoating.
The exhaust has a surprising amount of rust but does not leak. It could be mostly surface rust.
Where is a good place to buy factory match spray paint?
There’s a pretty bad wheel shake at 60 mph. I’ll be taking it in for an alignment and wheel balance maybe next week. I plan on keeping this mazda for the next 5 years minimum. So I’m considering doing any and all maintenance you all recommend. I’ll probably replace the plugs in the spring with NGK irodium plugs near spring. Engine air filter has been changed in the last few thousand miles, so there’s lots of indications they took decent care of it.
I appreciate the responses