So you’re doing routine cleaning to the breather on the rear differential? There’s an updated vent for real differential based on a TSB, may be you can consider to replace the old breather?Oil/filter change, rotated tires, changed rear diff fluid and pulled/cleaned the breather on the rear diff (forgot what a PITA that is). I'm also going to change the transfer case fluid but need to get some more brass washers for the drain/fill plugs first.
Wasn't aware of the updated breather, I'll look into that. Thanks.So you’re doing routine cleaning to the breather on the rear differential? There’s an updated vent for real differential based on a TSB, may be you can consider to replace the old breather?
You have a ‘15 CX-5, do you use normal 80W-90 GL-5 gear lube as stated in the manual, or the Mazda Long Life Hypoid Gear Oil SG1 Mazda recommended after 2016 MY?
Finally, how much gear oil did you put in to your rear differential? 0.45 quart as stated in the specs, or 0.75 quart to bring the lube level to the brim of the fill hole as instructed in the Factory Workshop Manual?
Wasn't aware of the updated breather, I'll look into that. Thanks.
I have used Redline 75w90 from the first time I changed it. I always fill gear housings until the fluid comes out of the fill plug. Based on the weight of the remaining fluid in the container I suspect it did actually take around 0.5 quart to fill to that point. Not sure why the factory manual would give a different amount (I have seen similar issues with things like the torque value for the flywheel bolts on my Miata, with a different value spec'd between the engine manual and the main factory manual).
I've ordered the replacement diff breather/vent hose mentioned in TSB to address that potential problem
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Wonder if that is what caused Unobtanium's rear diff failure years ago?
CX-5 Diff, and how mine died like a dog.
My AWD light came on the other day, and my AWD was subsequently not working at all. A trip to the dealer resulted in the finding of several "weird" non-functional "gear ratio" codes (what I was told). A new diff was ordered from Mazda, and the entire rear diff was replaced. Upon failure...mazdas247.com
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Just aesthetic things in the exterior
Foglights
Signature Taillights (partial)
LED turn signals
OEM hitch
HeadlightArmor yellow tint
My next modification will be the paint or covering some how the chrome grill trim.
Turn signals
CX-5 LED turn
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Hit a column while pulling out of my parking spot. I was understandably really mad at myself.
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After cleaning it a bit:
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Dropped it at the dealership September 30th, went on vacation and picked it up a couple of days ago. Good as new! (except there is a tone difference between the plastic parts which will soon disappear I hope)
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I was on vacation in Europe and had the chance to drive a propane-powered (LPG) Corolla for 3 weeks. It drove just like a petrol car (it becomes a hybrid anyway) while saving ~40% on fuel costs. I am seriously researching propane conversions in North America, and according to a distributor I talked to, if I go through with it, it might end up being the first propane-converted Mazda in North America. I just need to learn more about the cost. I heard it costs anywhere between $1000-$9000 which is ridiculous.
Looks like something I did recently involving a similar incident in a parking garage, and you better believe I berated myself over it. How much did that run you to fix?Hit a column while pulling out of my parking spot. I was understandably really mad at myself.
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After cleaning it a bit:
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Dropped it at the dealership September 30th, went on vacation and picked it up a couple of days ago. Good as new! (except there is a tone difference between the plastic parts which will soon disappear I hope)
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I was on vacation in Europe and had the chance to drive a propane-powered (LPG) Corolla for 3 weeks. It drove just like a petrol car (it becomes a hybrid anyway) while saving ~40% on fuel costs. I am seriously researching propane conversions in North America, and according to a distributor I talked to, if I go through with it, it might end up being the first propane-converted Mazda in North America. I just need to learn more about the cost. I heard it costs anywhere between $1000-$9000 which is ridiculous.
Yeah, they did! They apparently painted parts of the rear fender and the driver door to match the colour.Looks like the dealership did a great job on the paint. That's always a relief when it comes to these fancy multi-stage paints.
Wow, such a wide range in price in the propane conversions. I didn't even know conversions were possible. Interesting!
The overall cost was $2500 Canadian, I just paid a $500 deductible.Looks like something I did recently involving a similar incident in a parking garage, and you better believe I berated myself over it. How much did that run you to fix?
Ah. Insurance. My deductible is sadly at $1k to stay semi affordable in my area. Not worth that much to me to fix. A few hundred, sure.Yeah, they did! They apparently painted parts of the rear fender and the driver door to match the colour.
Propane conversions are much cheaper in Europe, like around 1200 Euros for a 2.5 CX-5. There are some conversion videos on YouTube too, but they are all in Polish.
The overall cost was $2500 Canadian, I just paid a $500 deductible.
Apparently both the conversion kits and the tanks have a bunch of safety features and at least in Europe, there are strict regulations about LPG. Renault sells LPG-powered Clios in France. Honda sells LPG-powered Civics in Turkey.I've watched lpg videos on YouTube and was definitely intrigued by it. But the only down side is the unknown collision safety aspect.