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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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    where to buy Oil Filters for best price these days? Open to buying in small bulk.

    Mazda OEM filters that is. Any coupon codes? Thanks
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    Clear Oil Change Indicator (with aftermarket radio)

    Greetings! I am running a Pioneer AVH-W4500NEX head unit in my 2015 Mazda 6 Touring (with Bose). The instructions for cleaning the oil life indicator say this is done via the stock head unit. That isnt a convenient option for me. Is it a code I can clear with an OBD2 scanner? Or should I just...
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    2017~2025 Strange Oil Change problem - can't read the dipstick properly, low oil level warning

    I posted this in another thread, but will create a new one since I need to decide what to do. Background - 9/28/2018 - 1st oil change at around 3k miles. Put the car on homemade ramps and drained the oil overnight since removing the filter with a band wrench took to long and I decided to fill...
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    Oil Change -- Lesser of Two Evils

    We all know that the best way to change your oil is to do it yourself, no question. But some people can't, for whatever reason. So if you don't have an independent mechanic who works on your car, or you can't deal with scheduling with one of them... What's the better alternative: Dealer or...
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    Engine Oil Change Questions - Non-Turbo & Turbo

    Hello, I am sure there have been many discussions within threads but could not find a dedicated thread for Engine Oil change questions. If we could answer some typical questions owners have about this, it will be really helpful to everyone. Engine Type - Non-Turbo (US)...
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    Pope Engineering Performance (PEP) Oil Pan Baffle for Mazda Protege

    We are now selling Oil Pan Baffles for the FS powered Proteges! PEP Oil pan baffles are all Aluminum, bolted assemblies using a high quality trap door and carefully located surfaces to direct oil to the pickup. Please take note that the stock baffle must be removed to create space for...
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    Help! Unable to reset CX-5 Oil Change Interval

    Hi all - long time browser, first time poster. :) I've got a Diesel 2014 CX-5 with 88,000kms (Australia) and got the low oil light (the little red oil can), despite there being plenty of oil in the thing. OBD2 shows error DTC P253F:00 which is all about "Oil malfunction". Suspect the last oil...
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    damage from 30k oil-change interval?

    Don't laugh, but I'm considering a 2014 Touring AWD (2.5L) with a long gap in maintenance records. The car was being serviced regularly at a Mazda dealership for about 40k miles, but then two years and another 30k miles go by without any record of maintenance. The dealer isn't offering to...
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    Oil drain hex size CX-5 2017 GT

    I tried to do the oil change today for my CX-5 2017 GT. I watched a recent YouTube video on how to do the oil change and everything was spot on but the bit it recommended to use.. Granted the video was for a 2016 model.. See link for amazon at the end. I purchased it and used it with my 1/4...
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    Mazda6 Engine Oil Filter Adapter

    I have a mazda6 2008 4 Cylinder i am wondering if it's possible to change from a paper filter back to a metal filter I have a Ford Focus 2006 4 cylinder with almost the same motor but takes a metal filter same Engine Oil Filter Adapter Gasket on the Mazda and focus can i swap them and be fine?
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    To LiquiMoly or to NOT liquimoly...That's the dilemma

    Got a big question.... So its about time I make the Oil Change on my car, although not sure what oil to use... I bought: Liquimoly 2208 0W-20 Special Tec AA Motor Oil Currently it has a Dealer Synthetic Oil and 9,500 miles (15,000km) with this particular oil... its about time to change it but...
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    Engine oil has strong smell of gasoline.

    Hey guys, I really need your help with diagnosing an issue. I pulled out engine oil dipstick on my 2017 CX-GT to check engine oil level. Engine oil had strong smell of gasoline. It only has 4700 miles on it, the car is new, had a first oil change about a month ago at the dealer. The car runs...
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    New CX-5 Owner Looking For Recommended Oil Brand/Type?

    Hey guys and gales, new to the CX-5 9 (Mazda) and have been reading quite a bit on oil types/brands in the forums. With all that reading I can't seem to get a handle on what is the consensus on this subject. I know I need 0w20 Synthetic but what's the best currently? Live in Maryland, and wife...
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    Car-is-gone sale - oil filters, inner tie rod with boot and nuts, cabin air filter

    All brand new never used, except for the lug nuts. $80 for the whole lot, or pick and choose. All prices OBO, but they are already lower than Amazon. Two Purolator Synthetic oil filters PSL20195 - $16 ($8 each) Mazda inner tie rod (either side) TD11-32-240A - $45 Mazda steering boot...
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    extra miles

    I have a 2016 CX 9 that I got in Dec. It was driven b y the dealer so it had 1800 miles on it. It performed great and I took it in for the 4000 first oil and inspection. The maint due warning came on, nice feature. I took it in but when they put the computer on it, it said I was at 6988 instead...
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    2003 MP5 - Need Help w/ Random Problems

    Hey everyone, I'm new here, but not new to the P5. I've had it for a little over 2 years now and just recently came across a couple of problems. Hopefully someone can help out with one or all of these lol 1. When turning my steering wheel at idle there is a noticeable clicking/groaning sound. I...
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    Best oil for my Mazda5 2012

    Hello community, I hope this thread is on the correct area. I'd like to know about the engine oil my car needs. I recently got a used Mazda 5 2012. I read on the oil cap that my Mazda uses 0w20, but I'm not sure since I have heard two things: 1) One guy told me that since my car is currently...
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    Mazda5 Oil Cooler Replacement & YOUTUBE WARNING

    Greetings all, I'm back again for another fix on Zuzu, my 2008 Mazda 5 with 178k miles. This time it was my leaking oil cooler. Let me start off with the BIGGEST WARNING EVER: There is a YouTube Instructional about a man fixing his leaking oil cooler with make-your-own gasket material. For...
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    No smoke, but oily residue on trunk

    I've got 2000 Protege LX 1.6L with basically no aftermarket parts. In the past year it's started burning oil pretty fast, and I've noticed there is a black, oily buildup that accumulates on the rear bumper and rear trunk panel after a few days of driving. There's no visible smoke from the...
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