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- 2017 Mazda CX-5 GS AWD, 2017 Honda Pilot EX
Dropped the wife off at work and just drove around with the tunes cranked on a nice spring-like day. Still puts a smile on my face every time I drive it
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- 2017 Mazda CX-5 GS AWD, 2017 Honda Pilot EX
I've debated the armrest. There's times when I think I'd like to have it and other times when I think I'm alright not having it.
JasonJYoung
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- 2016 Mazda CX-3
Extremely disappointed in the quality & design of armrest. Already came installed on CX-3 Grand Touring.
skylar2ups
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- 2011 Mazda3 iSport
I just picked up my Touring last night and now I'm dreading adding the front license plate to my car.
Previously the 2008 Mazda 3 I had the front plate bracket didn't bother me. My 2011 Mazda 3 didn't have a front bracket at all (thanks Florida) but now I'm registering this car in Ohio and it's necessary.
I was wondering what you all thought of the bracket being attached via the tow hook? I'd rather none at all but just checking me options. And if anyone can point me in the right direction for a tow mount that will work with the CX-3 I'm be very thankful.
Also I'm interested in adding a roof rack and am doing my research but any recommendations are welcome.
Thanks and glad to be about of the family.
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Previously the 2008 Mazda 3 I had the front plate bracket didn't bother me. My 2011 Mazda 3 didn't have a front bracket at all (thanks Florida) but now I'm registering this car in Ohio and it's necessary.
I was wondering what you all thought of the bracket being attached via the tow hook? I'd rather none at all but just checking me options. And if anyone can point me in the right direction for a tow mount that will work with the CX-3 I'm be very thankful.
Also I'm interested in adding a roof rack and am doing my research but any recommendations are welcome.
Thanks and glad to be about of the family.
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- 2017 CX3 AWD
I changed my oil/filter today at 6.3K miles. Decided to switch to Idemitsu 5w30 and OEM filter. Here's a picture of a Royal Purple filter (L) next to a Mazda Thailand filter (R), both are new, the plastic cover on the Mazda was removed. Similar size, the main difference is the pink silicone diaphram on the RP filter to prevent drain-back. I learned in September that we don't need no diaphram, we don't need no drain control. The used filter is also RP and will get cut open this weekend.
Having read another forum discussion about synthetic oil, I am going to stick with shorter OCI (6K and hopefully 5K). Even if the oil/filter can last as long as 10K or even 20K, it is better to let the engine use cleaner oil/filter. How often do we change our bath towels? We won't get a rash if we wash it once every two months, but once a week is surely better for our skin.
Having read another forum discussion about synthetic oil, I am going to stick with shorter OCI (6K and hopefully 5K). Even if the oil/filter can last as long as 10K or even 20K, it is better to let the engine use cleaner oil/filter. How often do we change our bath towels? We won't get a rash if we wash it once every two months, but once a week is surely better for our skin.
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- 2017 CX3 AWD
I took the engine cover off today. Never considered doing so until I read a discussion here about rodents under the hood.
The white insulation material behind the cover is breaking down into dust particles. I don't see them settle on the engine, but they shed upon the lightest touch.
The cover doesn't seem to help keep debris out. I use a vacuum and toothbrush to clean the top side. It also doesn't seem to help direct air flow for cooling purposes, the insulation layer is puffy and leaves minimal space for air flow. I wonder if the debris can exit more freely without the cover.
It probably does help reduce the noise. I am ok with noise. On my MINI, I run a DIY short ram intake (no box or shield) that is quite loud.
There's no lining on my hood. I read somewhere about how the cover and lining help keep heat away from the hood to protect the paint. My paint is white. There are already two blemishes left by a metal object that bounced off the road. If the hood looks any worse, I will just cover it with a flexible solar panel.
The white insulation material behind the cover is breaking down into dust particles. I don't see them settle on the engine, but they shed upon the lightest touch.
The cover doesn't seem to help keep debris out. I use a vacuum and toothbrush to clean the top side. It also doesn't seem to help direct air flow for cooling purposes, the insulation layer is puffy and leaves minimal space for air flow. I wonder if the debris can exit more freely without the cover.
It probably does help reduce the noise. I am ok with noise. On my MINI, I run a DIY short ram intake (no box or shield) that is quite loud.
There's no lining on my hood. I read somewhere about how the cover and lining help keep heat away from the hood to protect the paint. My paint is white. There are already two blemishes left by a metal object that bounced off the road. If the hood looks any worse, I will just cover it with a flexible solar panel.
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