What have you done to your Mazda5 today?

[Secondtyme]

Not just cardboard, its CUSTOM!

 

[1987cp]

I just noticed a funny suspension sound too. It reminds me of the plungery sound I noticed after swapping the front struts on my wife's '03 Cavalier for budget-friendly Monroe QuickStruts. I haven't been able to find anything actually wrong with the Cavalier's suspension, so it's got to be the new struts.

I'm guessing the Five's right-front strut has likewise developed a funny noise, though it still seems to be perming adequately ... the car only has 16,000 miles, but our roads are rather nasty, so hopefully it isn't anything nastier like a balljoint. Planning to have the dealer service department look at it when it's in for the 20-month oil change ... hoping they'll be able to replace whatever's gone bad under warranty, otherwise I'll have have to decide whether to pay for labor or to attempt a repair myself on a car I haven't yet located a Haynes manual for!

Had the dealer check it out whilst in for a regularly scheduled oil change and inspection. Service manager said it's actually the swaybar bushing, and that there's a TSB on the issue saying to first grease the bushings with a certain product, and then to replace if the problem doesn't go away. I'm not used to swaybars making any noise, ever - but then, my old cars were so loud I might not have noticed even if the swaybars were clunking.

Guessing I should look up the PN bushing people like to get from Energy Suspension, just out of curiosity.

 

[Kevstaarr]

Had the dealer check it out whilst in for a regularly scheduled oil change and inspection. Service manager said it's actually the swaybar bushing, and that there's a TSB on the issue saying to first grease the bushings with a certain product, and then to replace if the problem doesn't go away. I'm not used to swaybars making any noise, ever - but then, my old cars were so loud I might not have noticed even if the swaybars were clunking.

Guessing I should look up the PN bushing people like to get from Energy Suspension, just out of curiosity.

I've heard that there was a TSB on the sway bar bushing, glad you got it figured out. Unfortunately, I'm still experiencing problems with my coilovers, I think I have a binding issue, but not sure. Has anyone ever experienced it before, here's an example of the noise: http://instagram.com/p/eBiPqZIIat/

 

[rodslinger]

... here's an example of the noise: http://instagram.com/p/eBiPqZIIat/

That sounds like the upper strut mount binding when turning the wheel and the coil spring unloading when the upper bearing releases.

 

[Kevstaarr]

Definitely check that out. Many say it's not "brand" specific because I've spoke to people who had the same issues with like Cusco, Zeal, Teins, and other brand coilovers. They say it doesn't affect performance because it's just "sound". They said to take apart the coilover and grease some parts to somewhat eliminate/control the noise.

 

[Silentnoise713]

What coilovers are you running? Did you preload before tightening? Care to give some feedback on the thread below? Thanks.
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123833247-Questions-for-those-riding-on-Coilovers

 

[Rockin03mp5]

Finally got off my ass to download the last pic of my 5. She will be missed. The kids still ask about her.



Funny how the wheels look so similar. I loved those wheels so they are perfect on the Edge as well.

 

[Davicho]

Finally got off my ass to download the last pic of my 5. She will be missed. The kids still ask about her.





Funny how the wheels look so similar. I loved those wheels so they are perfect on the Edge as well.

Nice Edge and very nice color choice. Congrats!

 

[Secondtyme]

Ordered a relay H7 harness from TRS to undo my ill-advised cheapness in running a PNP HID kit through the factory wiring. For 36 bucks shipped I should have done it this way in the first place (insert image of slamming face into palm, repeatedly)

 

[Silentnoise713]

Added “Closet Maid” zerk cap b/c Moog feels it is not necessary.

 

[hibern8r]

Finally put on the MS3 RSB. Paired it with Prothane bushings and Moog MS3 end links. The MS3 Moog end links are tricky to put on but there's a trick. This is how the car should have rolled off the assembly line! Still unsure if I want to do the FSB too... Next month or two, hope to put on the MS3 brakes back on and if time permit do the Coilovers.



EDIT:
Moog end links are MUCH beefier. For those considering Moog end links, it can be a pain to install. There's an opening to slide in an open wrench to hold the it down while you tighten. You then need a locking vice grip pliers to hold the wrench steady. I dont have one but a ratcheting wrench would be very helpful. Moog does NOT use center allen wrench to hold it down like OE end links.

What are the part numbers for the moog endlinks and prothane bushings? I just picked up a 1st generation rear bar and after seeing the side by side pics, no way will I use the original endlinks they gave me.

 

[Silentnoise713]

What are the part numbers for the moog endlinks and prothane bushings? I just picked up a 1st generation rear bar and after seeing the side by side pics, no way will I use the original endlinks they gave me.

I don't recall the part# but just pretend you have a MS3 and need to replace your bushing and end links - power of google. You can add closet maid caps to the moog links.

 

[Kevstaarr]

Looking to do an oil change, but couldn't find the right filter. Would a Mobil 1 M1-102 filter work paired with Mobil 1 0w-20?

 

[coolmazda5]

Changed battery of the 2nd keyfob this morning for the first time. I changed the battery of the 1st keyfob a couple of months ago. Car purchased in December 2007, lasted about 6 years... what a POS OEM battery!

CR1620 3v lithium, eBay

 

[Silentnoise713]

Looking to do an oil change, but couldn't find the right filter. Would a Mobil 1 M1-102 filter work paired with Mobil 1 0w-20?

I am not familiar with that filter but if the compatibility catalog says it fits a Mazda3 or Ford Focus, you are good to go!

Changed battery of the 2nd keyfob this morning for the first time. I changed the battery of the 1st keyfob a couple of months ago. Car purchased in December 2007, lasted about 6 years... what a POS OEM battery!

CR1620 3v lithium, eBay

6 years is pretty good. I had to replace mine a few months back but I have an '08 so that's 5 years. I was cheated a year

 

[Rockin03mp5]

i changed the key fob batteries on mine just before i traded it in. In fact, i bought a 5 pack online since i could not find that battery in stores around here. So, i have 3 more if anyone needs one.

CR1620

 

[Kevstaarr]

I am not familiar with that filter but if the compatibility catalog says it fits a Mazda3 or Ford Focus, you are good to go!

Ok cool, cause I was just going off what Scurvy posted:

"3. Oil filter has changed back to a spin-on style. The filter that came off was a FoMoCo LF8J 14 302 and a heavy black can. Replacement filters from your FLAPS are:
Purolator L10241 (PL 10241 for Pure One)
Fram / STP 3614
Motorcraft FL910S
Bosch 3330
Mobil 1 M1-102
K&N HP-1002
AC Delco PF53
Wix / NAPA 51348
Mann ML1003
or a Mazda LF-05-14-302B"

 

[Rally Man]

Washed her last night.

 

[Rally Man]

Got my window visors today! To bad I won't be able to install them yet :-(

 

[Moe Drama]

Hi,all.
New to forum, New to Mazda!
2 weeks ago we traded in our old '98 tercel on a 2009 Mazda 5 gt!
Wow!
Everything so far is a great improvement, especially the sliding doors and easy attachments for our 8 month old daughter's car seat. No more awkward stooping and struggling with the 2 door car!

Last night I picked up 5 bags of mortar cement and some groceries. A load that would have been a real pain in our old car was easy and enjoyable in the 5!
I'll have questions I'm sure.
Looks like a good forum here!