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  1. K

    Transfer case oil change - doubts .

    I have 2012 CX-9 Touring AWD. So far ran 50k. While going through the forums , I realized that CX-9 has significant issues with the transfer case and I really need to take care of it. However, I came across some doubts - 1. Transfer case has only one plug. I have to pump out fluid from it...
  2. M

    Synthetic to conventional to synthetic

    Alright. In my 03 Mazda Protege5, synthetic has always been used up until the last oil change, where conventional oil was used(due to lack of funds for more expensive oil). I'm about to hit the 3000mile mark(since last change) with conventional(I know it's bad to go over with conventional). I...
  3. Z

    Best Oil Filter + What Oil Are You Running?

    Best Oil Filter? What do you think the best is? When I say best, I mean a balance of filtration capability combined with high flow capability. Ones like the Baldwin-Hastings (whom make Amsoil filters) are kings of filtration but I have heard they stop flow and to just use a cheapie. Also, what...
  4. C

    Shifting is poor when cold in Auto trans

    Hi, My protege5 has 123k km on it and it shifts hard when it's cold, about -20 at the worst, and I was wondering if a synthetic ATF would be better for my next change and if having a nice red color ATF means it's still fine.
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