What have you done to your CX-5 today?

[Chris_Top_Her]

Just a reminder of you don't have one you should. Obd2 bluetooth reader for pulling codes. Constantly seeing people asking for cel help on the fb groups with no pulled codes.

<$9 shipped from USA, cheaper if you order from PRC.

https://m.ebay.com/itm/ELM327-OBD2-...891765&hash=item3f98ef09a2:g:u3QAAOSwzrBayj4n

 

[7eregrine]

Didn't know that was a thing.
Cheap, too.
Panlong Bluetooth OBD2 OBDII Car Diagnostic Scanner Check Engine Light for Android - Compatible with Torque Pro https://www.amazon.com (commissions earned)

 

[shadonoz]

Just a reminder of you don't have one you should. Obd2 bluetooth reader for pulling codes. Constantly seeing people asking for cel help on the fb groups with no pulled codes.

<$9 shipped from USA, cheaper if you order from PRC.

https://m.ebay.com/itm/ELM327-OBD2-...891765&hash=item3f98ef09a2:g:u3QAAOSwzrBayj4n

Displays on the phone. Ordered!

 

[Xeler8ing]

Used my tyre shine on all 4 tyres:

Not the glossy/wet look I am after. Still have 1/4 left in one spray dispenser and one full spray dispenser.

Once they are finished, I am going to try:

Adams Tyre Shine 16 oz

using:

Adams Hex Grip Pro Tyre Dressing Applicator

 

[7eregrine]

Looks great. **** glossy. [emoji38]

 

[Xeler8ing]

(lol2)

 

[DubbuD]

I really like those tail lights, looks good!

 

[Anchorman]

(lol2)

You need a Daytona wheel brush before you go tarting the tyres up ;-)

 

[Xeler8ing]

You need a Daytona wheel brush before you go tarting the tyres up ;-)

I've got alloy wheel cleaner and a cloth for when it is required

 

[Conrad 16.5]

Changed the oil.

Changing the oil in the CX is so easy! It's the second easiest car to change oil in that I've ever had (my Silverado is the easiest ever). I don't even have to put it up on stands, I just drive it up on two scrap pieces of 2x10 and just that lil extra bit of room is all I need to work underneath.

 

[7eregrine]

Nice. Good to know.

 

[ColoradoDriver]

Changed the oil.

Changing the oil in the CX is so easy! It's the second easiest car to change oil in that I've ever had (my Silverado is the easiest ever). I don't even have to put it up on stands, I just drive it up on two scrap pieces of 2x10 and just that lil extra bit of room is all I need to work underneath.

I'll be changing mine on Saturday. I need the ramps lol.

 

[7eregrine]

Thought you just did yours?

 

[ColoradoDriver]

Thought you just did yours?

Not yet. Just got all the supplies. I did change the engine air filter.

 

[erhayes]

Tires rotated & re-balanced.

 

[ColoradoDriver]

Next on my list for the summer. Need to get new tires :/

 

[Unobtanium]

I completely removed the rear spoiler, applied VC3 to all bolts, applied 3M tape to contact areas of the black little "winglets" on the sides, and bolted everything back down.

The vibration noise continues minimally abated.

This is a design flaw by Mazda, caused when the black "winglets" flutter against the rear window under certain resonances. The only fix I can think of is to use black floor protector stick-ons applied to the window under the tips of the winglets. This is removable and "low impact" and will solve the issue 100%. Of note, when I removed the spoiler, the bolts holding the winglets on were NOT loose. Nor is there any 3M tape anywhere in the assembly, contrary to what you may have seen on online diagrams.

 

[tanda35]

Good looking light. I agree, the Touring version taillights were a joke, that is why I spent a bit more and got the Grand Touring. Them Japs aren't stupid, put the crap stuff on the lesser model and gringos will pay more to get better. Good luck with the lights. Hope they don't leak.

 

[tanda35]

I forced the dealer to install my class 1 hitch (bike rack use only) as part of "the deal", that and a set of all weather Mazda mats for front and passenger (They are not near as nice as WeatherTech ones).

 

[ColoradoDriver]

I agree, the Touring version taillights were a joke, that is why I spent a bit more and got the Grand Touring. Them Japs aren't stupid, put the crap stuff on the lesser model and gringos will pay more to get better. Good luck with the lights. Hope they don't leak.

Eh? My Touring tailight goes out (it did a few months ago), it's a $7 light bulb change that's easy to do.

The LED assembly costs how much again? (rolleyes)