What have you done to your CX-5 today?

[Conrad 16.5]

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I didn't apply "oil or grease" to the threads.

What's #4 talking about above?

"Turn the lug wrench counterclockwise and lower the vehicle"?

Did I miss something? Aren't 'we' tightening the lugs?

Lefty loose righty tighty

Right?

 

[jadmt]

I didn't apply "oil or grease" to the threads.

What's #4 talking about above?

"Turn the lug wrench counterclockwise and lower the vehicle"?

Did I miss something? Aren't 'we' tightening the lugs?

Lefty loose righty tighty

Right?

Jack

 

[murky]

Yeah, I think the "lug wrench" they are referring to is a dual purpose device.

@Conrad 16.5

grease: a thick oily substance, especially as used as a lubricant

Permatex Anti Seize Lubricant
SDS lists 2nd ingredient as Mineral Oil:

Permatex® Anti-Seize Lubricant, 8 OZ - Permatex

www.permatex.com

 

[Conrad 16.5]

This is what I'm using these days.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned)

 

[murky]

This is what I'm using these days.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned)

https://www.bsc-ind.com/1089662/product/n/loctite-51001-loct

It's described as allowing more clamping force when fastened to a given torque. That is one of the concerns with using lubricants on lug nuts.

Perhaps you are compensating by tightening to a lower torque to avoid over-straining the threads.

I wouldn't suggest for people to just generally use it against Mazda's recommendation and without specific other measures.

 

[Conrad 16.5]

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https://www.bsc-ind.com/1089662/product/n/loctite-51001-loct

It's described as allowing more clamping force when fastened to a given torque. That is one of the concerns with using lubricants on lug nuts.

Perhaps you are compensating by tightening to a lower torque to avoid over-straining the threads.

I wouldn't suggest for people to just generally use it against Mazda's recommendation and without specific other measures.

Thanks for your concern but I've been doing it this way for MANY years, and I will continue to do so.

You think that I'm over straining the treads because I'm using anti-seize?

 

[murky]

Thanks for your concern but I've been doing it this way for MANY years, and I will continue to do so.

You think that I'm over straining the treads because I'm using anti-seize?

I know many people have the experience and skill to torque nuts by hand. I'm not trying to tell you that you shouldn't, and like I said, you may be compensating for the the lower torque requirement with lubricated threads.

There's plenty of debate, and some data, about the pros and cons.

What got my attention was the statement "Don't forget the anti-seize compound on the lugnut threads!"

I want people to understand that doing so isn't recommended by Mazda, and not consistent with their instructions and comes with some risks. I wouldn't just tack that on to whatever else someone is doing who is looking to a forum for how-to.

Presumably you understand that it is possible to damage threads and you take care that you do not. Many people don't necessarily understand that how much torque is applied matters, and if the threads are lubricated the "correct" amount is different - and not prescribed in the manual.

 

[Conrad 16.5]

I know many people have the experience and skill to torque nuts by hand. I'm not trying to tell you that you shouldn't, and like I said, you may be compensating for the the lower torque requirement with lubricated threads.

There's plenty of debate, and some data, about the pros and cons.

What got my attention was the statement "Don't forget the anti-seize compound on the lugnut threads!"

I want people to understand that doing so isn't recommended by Mazda, and not consistent with their instructions and comes with some risks. I wouldn't just tack that on to whatever else someone is doing who is looking to a forum for how-to.

Presumably you understand that it is possible to damage threads and you take care that you do not. Many people don't necessarily understand that how much torque is applied matters, and if the threads are lubricated the "correct" amount is different - and not prescribed in the manual.

If Mazda doesn't recommend this for their cars, then I won't either. I won't be changing my ways, but I won't suggest going against Mazda's advice to others here.

 

[CycleChris]

So, today, Im getting ready to mount my spoiler I picked up on aliexpress for $170 shipped. Only took 2 1/2 weeks. Im blown away by the quality and fit, it’s really good. I chose the color marked “gloss Black” but it came in the jet black oe color, even with the metallic flakes. I was afraid to order the red to match my 46v soul red, I guessed it was too cheap a price to come with decent 46v red. I like the black anyway. The mount tape was cheap, so replacing that with the 3m and will heat gun it a bit. It’s fairly light abs so should stick well after I polish off my ceramic coating on the mounting tape area. I did a test fit and its right on for my 22 Turbo.
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[Tolson429]

Oil and Filter change, Valvoline 0-20 P&P, mazda oil filter. Replaced engine and cabin Air Filters.

 

[N7turbo]

Oil and Filter change, Valvoline 0-20 P&P, mazda oil filter. Replaced engine and cabin Air Filters.

How many miles on your CX-5?

 

[vertex]

Oil change in progress. I don't use an oil drain pan.

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Lol. I did the same two weeks ago with the same oil, Pennzoil platinum. Fumoto valve with the nipple makes oil changes so easy.

 

[Kedis82ZE8]

I find it convenient draining it directly into the transport container via Fumoto

 

[Mad German]

I fixed the loose rattling spoiler on my son's 2014 Grand Touring. Of the four nuts that were supposed to be there, only 2 were there, and they were so loose they were spinning free.
I replaced the two that were missing with nylock nut and tightened the other two and added some blue loctite.

 

[Tolson429]

How many miles on your CX-5?

17000 miles

 

[N7turbo]

17000 miles

I just noticed you typed "P&P" instead of R&P. Didn't think a 17,000 mile engine would need Restore & Protect.

 

[Tolson429]

I just noticed you typed "P&P" instead of R&P. Didn't think a 17,000 mile engine would need Restore & Protect.

True, but not so much into the restore as I am the protection properties.

 

[ADS-B]

Cleaned the throttle body today. Never cleaned it so I was curious to see how dirty it was. As many other people pointed, once you remove the assembly as I did, do not force the valve open, leave it the way it is or you can damage the whole assembly.

 

[N7turbo]

Clean and very green...

Surprised how dirty the TB was.

 

[ADS-B]

Clean and very green...

Surprised how dirty the TB was.

The car has now a little over 163.300 miles, never cleaned it before.