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I did my first oil change on my 2024 CX-5. It now has 1,113 miles on it. Used a factory oil filter and Mobil 1 0w-20 Now what do I do next? Do I do +2000 at 3000 +3000 at 6000 +4000 at 10000 Then every 5000 OR +4000 at 5,000 Then every 5000

That sounds expensive.

Can I just use 2 stroke gas in all my lawn equipment like a push mower? I mean 50:1 doesn't seem like much oil and it probably wont smoke. It just seems easier than keeping two different fuels. Yeah I know it's like a few dollars of Red Armor in each gallon, so it's wasteful, but any harm...

I wanted to keep the OEM carb... but Atlas something is wrong with it

Well not all parts fit … the reed valves in particular didn’t seem right. The unit ran better but not good. I could never get the low speed circuit tuned. I a last ditch effort I bought an Amazon replacement Zama knock-off that came with an air filter and an LD plug (NGK knock off). I spend...

Is Oregon the OEM carburetor parts provider for ZAMA? This is what I ordered this for an Echo BG 55 blower… https://www.powerequipmentwarehouse.com/rb89-zama-carb-kit I received this… should I just accept this when the listing says “Manufacturer ZAMA”

I have a Black and Decker GH3000 that spins one string of .080” at one speed fine but it is limited to where you can plug it on and has the power for basic trimming of grass. I then got an 80v Brushless Greenworks because it has the most volts and it’s a bit heavy and doesn’t spin the head...

I want to start mixing my own 2 stroke gas but want to ask how you all do it? What container to store it in, what pump gas, and what oil, and how much oil? I have some lawn and garden tools like an Echo blower, Stihl 2 stroke weed eater, an old hand-held home lite blower, a small Echo...

I want an OEM carb rebuild kit for a Stijl BG55 blower. Where can I find ir on the Internet? Any recommendations for a good vendor?

Yeah she will throw them out. Dad passes and she threw away a ton of stuff far more valuable than than Ramps.

Okay. It’s a 2022 CX-5 at Hello Mazda in Temecula that wants that much. I would change the oil myself, but she has no ramps or anything to catch the oil, and it is hard to log it for warranty.

My Mom was quoted $144 for a Mazda Cx-5 oil change. Iis that excessive? I haven’t paid for an oil change in years myself…

Am I allowed to switch back. Right now I have 5w-30 Mobil 1 Extended Protection API SP in my 2013 G37, which calls for API SN. My father parents got rid of their 5w-30 vehicles and they have a couple 6 quart boxes of Havoline Syntheric 5w-30 SN+. At any rate I always change the oil every 3750...

This is bad advice overall though it will work, the only proper oil is what the manual calls for…. If it specified a 0w-8 then use that. I agree if it says 0w-16 can be used that’s fine, but when you get to xW-20 that’s not specified and quite different than 0w-8

Have found anything in brakes at tracks diet, grime, and dual. Must check ALL rubber boots. I have had the Permetex Purple stuff swell and soften the rubber on the slide pins and had to replace it last brake job on my G37. Thankfully O’Reilly had perfect aftermarket rubber parts because...