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    Oil Additives for GDI engines

    Might there be a market for oil additives that can help reduce carbon on intake valves? Since its the oily vapors that get sucked through the PCV system that bake onto the valves, if one were to use an oil additive that had high cleaning ability, could that potentially clean and prevent intake...
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    Mazda CX-5 front axles

    Does anyone know whether the front axles are driven via the transmission or the transfer case on most of these modern transverse engine mounted AWD SUVs these days? I'm used to old school technology where it goes engine - transmission -transfer case - font axles! Thanks!
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    Does MMO burn off in the crankcase?

    Originally Posted by blufeb95 Originally Posted by Lubener Originally Posted by 2009Caraman I put about 500ml of MMO in my 5qt engine. Runs fine. Before filling I replaced my oil pan gasket. I've since lost about 1/2 litre according to the dipstick. 800 kms driven. No oil below. This van has...
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    Mazda - FW6A-EL

    Hmmmm, I just bought a 2016 CX-5, and while the shifting is excellent, it does have a vibration at lower speeds when accelerating from lower rpms. Feels like a shudder. It only happens when the transmission upshifts very quickly. From a stop when going slow, it feels like it gets to 3rd gear...
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    AWD systems and donut spare

    I got my situation figured out! Mazda specifically used a 155/90 R18 on AWD CX-7s, and that tire is listed as a specific tire for the CX-5, but in the US we got the tiny donut instead. https://www.mazdas247.com/forum/index.php?threads/2017-spare-tire-mod-for-u-s.123861462/page-2 So I found a...
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    AWD systems and donut spare

    Just one jack; if you have a flat in the front, you first jack up a rear, remove a good tire and install the donut spare, then put the jack under the flat, remove it and install the good full size you took off the rear! Seems like a PITA to do on the side of the road...
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    AWD systems and donut spare

    Ive been researching the topic at hand, and most manufacturers recommend removing a good full size tire from the back and putting it up front if you get a flat on any of the front tires. Subaru even makes you put a special fuse in to disable the AWD system. I read that some Chrysler vehicle...
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    Window Tint/clear bra cost

    Just trying to get a rough estimate. How much have you paid to get windows tinted and clear bra on the front/headlights of a vehicle? Looking to get it done on my 2016 CX-5. It would be for the front 2 windows only as the backs are tinted from the factory. Thanks!
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    How about some positive news during theses times

    I just bought a new to me car, 2016 Mazda CX-5!
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    Mazda CX-5 Skyactive Transmission fluid?

    Ok, thanks guys, and thanks Critic! It's been a while. I'm thinking I'll skip the filter and just do periodic drain and refills. I read on a forum where it took a guy 3 hours to scrape the old silicon off the pan and transmission...
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    Mazda Long Life Hypoid Gear Oil SG1

    I'm curious what the viscosity of the Hypoid SG1 fluid is. It's absolutely safe for a 2016 that originally called for 80w-90?
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    Mazda CX-5 Skyactive Transmission fluid?

    Hi, I'm buying a 2016 Mazda CX-5 AWD. The manual calls for Mazda Type FZ fluid, but I read on another forum that the newest model Skyactive transmissions spec a newer fluid that is backwards compatible and better than FZ fluid. Does anyone know if there is any truth to this??? Thanks!
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    Car pulls to left after alignment

    I whacked them HARD from the backside! Lesson learned.....antisieze!
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