What have you done to your CX-5 today?
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Yes I have a Signature.... I've only had it for a month or so and thought maybe I had a wrong spare. I didn't even think about what you suggested. Makes sense, THANK YOU!
last question I know torque say 80-108..... my Ridgeline is 94. Should I do that since that's halfway between 80-108. Thoughts????
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- South Carolina
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- 12 MZ5 13 CX-5
No you won't burn your hand, and yes it's fine to check it with the bottom of the airbox off.
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LightFoot
Cx5 is a totally new beast to me - not like any other Maz I own or have owned. Once these little things get memorized the confidence level will increase- its mainly locations , bolt sized , fluid levels - and I got the most unbelievable reccomendation from Conrad 16.5 on how to rotate the tires without anything but a jack and using the spare -its in - how to rotate your tires without using a 4 point jack -genius stuff - yu know
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- 2016 CX-5
I installed this Megan Racing strut tower brace bar as well over the weekend and can confirm the front feels stiffer and more rigid and less body roll when going into turns above 40+mph, definitely improved handling up front, less dipping when going into turn...... super easy install... see pictures for tools needed.... strut is $94 on eBay. there is also a youtube video, Megan Racing strut bar install on 2016 Mazda CX-5 but the poster didn;t re-use the OEM nuts or use a torque wrench to tighten, I recommend re-suing the original OEM strut flange nuts and definitely use a torque wrench to tighten to spec...
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I love the light but wasn't a fan of the DRL portion not working during the day. Plus it was a little roo bright at night so I made a change and added a relay.
Orange wire (parking light) goes to 86 (relay). Then use a fuse tap on 23 (from the engine bay fuse box) to go to 30 (relay) then the positive of the DRL to 87A (relay). The DRL comes ON when the engine in running, then it turns OFF when the parking lights (Auto) comes ON. This does not affect the turn signal portion.
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YES (I believe) on the dimmed low beam as DRL.
IMO these were too bright at night that you couldn't even tell when the fogs ON, beats the purpose of having the fogs (You can see it in the video I posted). Plus, didn't want to risk having too many lights ON at the front at night because some States DMV only allows a number of illuminated lighs.
Swapped out the Corksport rear sway bar for the stocker. Never planned on doing that as it's a PITA requiring dropping the rear subframe, but the bushing brackets both broke (not at the same time) and I decided I didn't need the extra handling over not worrying about another breakage. Also did the brakes all around, went with coated Powerstop rotors with ceramic pads. Have to bed them in tomorrow, that's gonna be a pain as they ask for 30 cycles from 30-5 mph with 30 seconds in between applications.
Got the brakes bedded in, stopping is really good. Interested to see how the new caliper pin lube I'm using (CRC Silaramic) works at keeping things operating as they should and maintaining the performance.
Was looking at things since it appeared there was not much if any clearance between the sway bar end links and the subframe. Turns out I had them in backwards. I am used to installing them from the inside (nuts attaching on the outside) but on this vehicle Mazda has them with the nuts on the inside. Had a small amount of rubbing but a little Rustoleum took care of covering the evidence.
Going to set up for an alignment next week. Curious to see how much it will be off.
Was looking at things since it appeared there was not much if any clearance between the sway bar end links and the subframe. Turns out I had them in backwards. I am used to installing them from the inside (nuts attaching on the outside) but on this vehicle Mazda has them with the nuts on the inside. Had a small amount of rubbing but a little Rustoleum took care of covering the evidence.
Going to set up for an alignment next week. Curious to see how much it will be off.
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- 2016.5 CX-5 GT AWD
After nearly 7 years the wipers finally gave out and needed to be replaced. The car is always garaged and I live in California, so the wipers lasted longer then they would in most places. Anyway, I was happy with the OEM blades because they always worked great and lasted so long, so I decide to just replace the inserts (plus less wasteful and saves me money).
Anyway, I go to my dealer to buy some OEM blade rubber inserts yesterday. The parts guy says they've never carried just the rubber inserts in stock and will have to order them. This seems odd to me, but whatever, they'll be in today. Just went down and picked them up, and the parts guy cannot let it go that I actually ordered them. He's like "in 2 years we've never sold just the rubber". I'm like "Ok, well you have now" and "it's the only part that actually needs to be replaced." So, he's looking at me like I'm some sort of alien for ordering the inserts instead of getting all new blades, and I'm starting to wonder if I've just made a big mistake and for some reason this won't be as simple a job to do as I had thought (it's my first time just replacing inserts).
Well, I had nothing to fear, it took 5 minutes and all three wiper rubbers are replaced. Super easy and they're working great. I guess trying to not be wasteful is really is an oddball thing to try and do these days!
Anyway, I go to my dealer to buy some OEM blade rubber inserts yesterday. The parts guy says they've never carried just the rubber inserts in stock and will have to order them. This seems odd to me, but whatever, they'll be in today. Just went down and picked them up, and the parts guy cannot let it go that I actually ordered them. He's like "in 2 years we've never sold just the rubber". I'm like "Ok, well you have now" and "it's the only part that actually needs to be replaced." So, he's looking at me like I'm some sort of alien for ordering the inserts instead of getting all new blades, and I'm starting to wonder if I've just made a big mistake and for some reason this won't be as simple a job to do as I had thought (it's my first time just replacing inserts).
Well, I had nothing to fear, it took 5 minutes and all three wiper rubbers are replaced. Super easy and they're working great. I guess trying to not be wasteful is really is an oddball thing to try and do these days!
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The parts guy is probably just annoyed that he couldn't squeeze more money out of you. Lol
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LightFoot
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GTXT23
LightFoot
quite the opposite ...I suspect based on our dialogues in here ---people are doing whatever they can to save money these days ---everything has gone up in price , so we get industrious and start doing it ourselves - Yeah the wiper blade profit margin is likely higher than coffee shop coffee or pizzas !- Glad you listened to the voice of conscience --yours ! Good Job -
Another factor ( depending on the year and model ) is the OE frames on some blades are one off assembly line stuff -- On my 2010-3 they are beautiful metal framed blades -- and thanks to G I didnt pitch them out for the disposable plastic hybrids
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- 2016.5 CX-5 GT AWD titanium/black 2016 Miata Club ST MT white
Part numbers please?
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- Plano, Texas, USA
