What have you done to your CX-5 today?

[Jmaz]

Agree on the lack of a glove box light. Some other annoyances due to Mazda's cost cutting are the lack of window switch button lighting except for the drivers window. Also no courtesy lights on the front floor foot wells or at the bottom of the door panels. The cargo area could have had more lighting also. Not aware if they improved on these things on the Gen2 /and or upscale models.

 

[Lanjiao]

Now that is a nice mod! Very well done!

If you're open to providing additional info, I'd love to do this mod myself on my CX-9. I always found it odd that the glove box doesn't have it's own light.

I’ll find some times to write up a diy guide.

 

[yieldchase]

My rear link kit came undone, I tried to tighten it but felt it stripping so ordered a replacement.

Lasted 30k km / 18.6k miles

Bought MOOG K750671 to try. Mostly for the ability to use a wrench vs hex to tighten. I think you need 18 mm to hold it if you’re curious.

After installing it… not sure if there is a difference to be honest. Hex gets stuck. This one cramps up my hands In both cases there isn’t a lot of room. I used some knipex pliers to hold and it’s easy to tear the boots. Time will tell.

 

[Jomo1]

I replaced both belts in my wife's car

 

[yieldchase]

Added Apple Car Play (and cleaned in process). First time taking it all apart. Found lots of gunk, broken plastic tabs, and missing bolts in the process from previous owner. Time to start hunting for replacements.

 

[surfingvs]

I had a car wash

 

[rzc]

Just replaced the OEM battery on my 2019 CX5..... I didn't have to but I did, went with a AGM from Interstate at Costco for $179. Hopefully this will last as long as the OEM (I doubt it).

It's was due. If the car was not used, daily, I had to jump it..... I also noticed that even the fluid level was at low. Battery was at 10.4 volts.

 

[rzc]

Simple diy job since our car doesn’t come with a glove box light with 4000kevin led.

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Any info on this? Nice job.

 

[yieldchase]

changed front driver:
- hub
- cv axle
- outer tie rod
- inner tie rod
- cleaned up the knuckle a bit

Inner tie rod was warranty work. Outer tie rod I broke the boot by accident. Hub because of wheel play. Cv axle as I found some teeth damaged. Lost about 1L of ATF … good thing I had some backup bottles…

The wheel still has some play in 9 and 3 when compares to passenger. Trying to figure out what’s doing it and if I can’t … it’s going for a diagnosis as the steering rack diagnosis is beyond me atm. I’m thinking it’s not the rack as I think that there would be play from passenger side as well… and that side is solid. Ugh.

I didn’t take many pictures but here are some. The video has some music so you can watch that muted if you like.

 

[N7turbo]

Rotated the tires and cleaned the wheels.

 

[a69mach1377]

Thanks for reminding me...and oil change tomorrow.

 

[GFrosty]

Fumoto oil drain valve -- F106SX valve, ADP-106 adapter and spare gasket (if needed), and a couple spare LC-10 lever clips (to ensure it's in the 'locked' position). Will install at the upcoming oil change.

 

[N7turbo]

ADP-106 adapter

I did not need this.

 

[GFrosty]

I did not need this.

Yeah, as I've not yet installed it I'm uncertain if it'll be needed. Figure it's better safe to have this inexpensive adapter on-hand in case the shape of the pan requires that extra extension. We'll see.

 

[a69mach1377]

Thanks for reminding me...and oil change tomorrow.

Done and done. Oil changed, rotated wheels and aired up the tires...retorque after driving tomorrow.
On the fumoto valve...I had one on a past car and while it looks good on youtube, I don't see doing it again. To each their own and good luck with your hands on projects!

 

[N7turbo]

It doesn't just look good on YouTube, it made my oil changes and sample collections easier.

 

[a69mach1377]

It actually slowed down my oil changes for 12 years on a previous car. Like I said, to each their own...

 

[N7turbo]

It does drain slower. But it also gives me the opportunity to stop and collect a sample since I am doing oil analysis. And I can dispense directly into an empty oil jug, so there is no intermediate drain pan to clean, making the whole process faster (for me).

 

[yrwei52]

It actually slowed down my oil changes for 12 years on a previous car. Like I said, to each their own...

I also don’t like the Fumoto valve. In addition to slower drain, its end sticks into the oil pan too much and prevents more complete oil drain. Ask me how I know? Previous moderator Chris_Top_Her took his oil pan down and saw the case with a Fumoto valve although the Fumoto valve website insists it isn’t the case.