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    Purchased Scan Tool

    Had ABS/Trac Control lights on my 13 Lincoln MKX 6and needed a tool that was able to read those codes. Purchased the Topdon artdiag 600S tool from Amazon. When shopping, I wanted a tool that was reasonably priced, able to read ABS/brake system codes and do the E-brake retraction and reset for...
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    Oil filter change and recommended filter cap wrench

    So I'm at 69,990 miles today and 100miles from Service (oil) reminder. So I got a gallon of 0W-20 Pennzoil (US$23 at wally mart) and used my wonderfully helpful neighbor's garage and ramps. I had a new 6-pack of OEM filters for my 2017 CX-5 and really should have let the car cool down but boy...
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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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    Timing chain & VVT help/advise!

    Hello ... I'm a new owner of a nice 2006 Mazda speed6 GT pkg. Has 96k on her and the last two recalls that needed to be serviced were the timing chain and VVT and those have expired. Now Mazda wants $1800 to do it. Any other ways to get the price down?. My grandfather and I are thinking about...
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    can someone help me read a caliper (thickness gauge)

    This caliper apparently measures in imperial (inches) and I have 3 pictures of the measurements that I need deciphered LOL. My friend let me borrow this to measure my old rotors and this is what I got. The way I had to do this is that I had to add something (harddrive magnets) to each side of...
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    2000 Millenia 2.5 Axle Replacement Job (Passenger side)

    Fairly new to Mazda's but has anyone ran into any issues replacing the axle on the passenger side? I have replaced axles on other cars before (Honda's, Toyota's, etc) but never a Mazda. Any special tools I may need besides a crow bar? I have a variety of tools and air tools for axle nut. Any...
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    WTB - Timing Tools for '07 CX7 2.3L Turbo Grand Touring AWD

    Looking for the crankshaft alignment tool 303-1061 and the crankshaft TDC timing peg 303-507. Looking to make this purchase ASAP. Thanks SkyBlueCX7
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