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    What transmission fluid is inside?

    Trying to figure out what fluid is in the 2024 CX-5 CE NA with cylinder deactivation. The manual does say A7 but dealer was thinking FZ...Says I can find it on the dipstick...Didn’t see it looking down at the top of it, guessing it won’t be ok to mix.
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    How to completely disable cylinder deactivation?

    Hi all-first post here...just got into a used 2024 CE CX-5...what can be done to remove, delete, say goodbye to cylinder deactivation? It’s a joke that a 4 cylinder car needs this-i know someone can make this happen...reached out to some folks who do tunes and had no luck. Can the solenoids...
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    2020 Mazda CX-5 Making Weird Sounds Upon Acceleration

    I purchased a 2020 CX-5 in Jan, with approximately 18,500 miles on it. End of Aug it started making a weird "rrrr" sound when reaching about 35-40, & then would be ok. Over the next week or 2, it became apparent even at lower speeds when switching RPMs, or if I would slow down on the highway...
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    Looking for advise on buying 22-23 CX-5 Turbo

    I am looking to buy a 22-23 CX-5 Turbo, I have looked at dang near everything out there. I’m coming from a 2006 4Runner 4wd, and although I like the 4R, I’d like a little more luxury, speed and tech. The Turbo checks almost all boxes - affordable, quick, comfy, good tech, great design. What...
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    Looking to buy a 24-25 CX-5 2.5NA

    Looking to buy a 24-25 CX-5 to replace my 2010 Corolla. Just need some advice. I know that Mazda has had the cracked head issue with the 2.5NA engine. I believe it was due to the cylinder de-activation system. It looks like the 24-25 2.5NAs that I am seeing on auto trader don't have the...
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    2025 PP CX-5 Cylinder Deactivation Question

    Just bought a new 2025 this past saturday. Love the car, but it doesnt seem to me CDA is working. I had the CDA turned off by the sales rep for the test drive. Now that I have been driving a few days it has occured to me that it should be reactivating every time I restart the car? I have noted...
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    Clicking/Clunking noise at slow speeds

    Hello, Purchased a 2025 CX-5 now with only 1,000 miles. Recently I’ve noticed a faint clicking/clunking noise when coming to a stop or traveling at slow speeds. It sounds like it’s related to the transmission but I’m not entirely sure. Has anyone here noticed this reoccurring noise and if so...
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    Android Auto on HUD

    Hello. I have a 23 cx5 Premium plus. Updated to the latest software and navigation card. I can't get Android Auto to generate on heads up display like factory maps. Phone is 24+ on latest software and update as and Google maps. Thank you
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    2024 Mazda CX-5 Squeaky Passenger Seat

    Hi all, My CX-5 has a squeaky passenger seat. Please see video. Any ideas? My driver's seat is fine.
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    CX-5 stalled at high speed

    Just purchased a 2019 Mazda CX-5 Touring six weeks ago. Has anyone else ever had or heard of a problem with their CX-5 as this? Was traveling on Pennsylvania Turnpike around 72 mph in middle lane of three lanes. Attempted to pass another car in far left hand land while using radar cruise...
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    Wiped down interior, screen stopped working

    I think I've seen someone post about this before but I cannot find it now. All of my cleaning was done with the car off which is why this has me stumped. There shouldn't have been any inputs that had any effect. It's not the mute button. Holding it will black out the screen, holding it again...
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    Ground to fender measurements?

    What are your ground to fender measurements? With 225/55 r19's, CS springs and Bilstein Shocks mine is as follows. Front 29.375 Rear 30.25 As measured vertically aligned with the center caps of the wheels. Front Rear Visual Curious what others are at, even stock suspension.
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    2022 CX-5 Non Turbo Oil Dilution?

    I have a 2022 2.5L non turbo CX5. At about 20,000 miles and 4,500 since my last oil change I got the low oil indicator notice in the app. Checked the dipstick and yes it was low. I added a quart and I already had an appointment for an oil change at the dealer the next week. They took a look at...
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    CX-5 Wireless Carplay Question

    Hey guys - I am new here and have a question. First, Question: Does anyone know where I can get the wiring harness for the back of the carplay unit? I need the 12 pin connector that plugs in the gray box of screenshot 1. Second: Like many other posts I have seen, I too was surprised when I...
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    Gear Linkage Cables

    Car is a late 2018 CX-5 model with just 33k miles. Linkage from gear lever to gearbox suddenly failed whilst in traffic about 150 miles from home - stuck in gear and impossible to select any other gear or engage neutral (gear lever flopping around and useless). Used Green Flag recovery to pick...
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    Rattly noise from engine on cold start up

    Hi, I have a 2020 CX-5 Maxx sport with 35,000km. It has a rattly noise in the engine on a cold start up. The noise goes away after about 10-15 minutes. The noise occurs approximately every 3-4 weeks. Dealer replaced the water pump but it made the noise again 2 weeks later. The dealer had had...
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    Dealership or Jiffy Lube

    My daughter has a 3 year old Mazda CX-5 and the dealer has her convinced she should ONLY have her maintenance done there. I'm talking oil changes, alignments, etc. What's your take? I said on anything other than when you need OEM parts, you're fine. But dad's are wrong a lot...lol
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    Software update and audio settings?

    Just leased a 2025 CX-5 Signature. What is everyone using for sound settings? Do we do the software updates or the dealer?
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    CX-5 gas tank issue

    I have a 2016 CX-5 that usually takes about 13 gallons when near empty. Yesterday, when the miles-remaining said '40 miles' I filled it up and it only took about 10 gallons. My dashboard gauge said it was full, but the range miles read 320 - when usually it will be about 395 when filled. Very...
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    Windshield Replacement

    2025 CX-5 Carbon, took a large rock that really did a number on the front windshield. Insurance says it needs to be replaced and I have to use Safelite. Anyone have any experience with either OEM or not for the windshield itself? And the calibration that needs to be done after the windshield...
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