Recent content by olddognewtrks

I have a 2021 CX-5. Same 2.5 Skyactive engine. FWIW. Interesting note on approved/Wix 57002 filters: I cut open several different filters, and found the following. The factory filter has, by my reasonably accurate measurements, 685 cm2/106 in2. The super duper special made Wix 57002 has only 320...

Only recently traded in a '05 Element (mostly the same vehicle, mechanically), 193K miles, did all my own fluid changes. Used Valvoline MaxLife ATF for 30K mile changes the last 120K miles with drain and fill, trans worked wonderfully. Changed the Honda brand diff fluid every 30K. No noise, no...

Jumping in with a side issue here: When I get my brakes fully flushed, does the ABS system have to be remotely activated by the shop to get old residual fluid out of the pump/block? I had heard/read that old fluid can sit in the ABS block, never get changed, and turns to gunk if the system is...

Brand new '21 Mazda CX-5 non-turbo. Changing the oil at about 600 miles to get the metal sparkles out. As the factory Japanese filter is well regarded, should I keep it on until I change the next time (at 3500-4000 miles)? It's said that a partially used filter works better than new.

New '21 Mazda CX-5. Checking dipstick with 300 miles. Getting gray deposits along with fairly clear oil on my clean paper towel. Is this the high moly content? Inquiring/cautious minds want to know.

Here's an article I saved, from MX5miata.net, from member AussieMX5, posted October 2006. Enjoy. A little something to set the cat amongst the pigeons -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- There has been a few posts regarding oils/fluid lately and...

DON'T TURN IT OVER WITH A SOCKET AND A RATCHET! Use a proper T wrench turned with BOTH hands. If you try to turn it with a ratchet the off center forces bend things on the end of the crank. (It's been almost 40 years since I wrenched on bikes, but I do remember that from the Honda mechanics at a...

After lots of years and 122K miles, I am finally replacing my brakes on my moderately driven '03 Mazda Protege' 5. Just looking for basic advice (mostly to avoid questionable rotors). Stock replacement is OK, unless you know of better/less expensive parts. Thanks ahead of time for your replies.

There's more than one type or spec for PAG oil. Check online sources before you put in the wrong type. I've seen both types on a Big Box auto store shelf, but don't remember who had it.

Got a wonderful used generator 2 years ago, battery age unknown. Went to test-run it today, and it is dead. Who manufactures and who sells (Sears, WallyWorld, Auto-whoever) the best battery in the 300+ CCA range. It's starting a 25 hp Kohler v-twin

My other half has been reluctant to upgrade. When's the last day of this one year offer? I know it's really soon. Thanks.

Hi Gang; Just a follow-up post on my merry misadventure. Just completed 1200 or so of mostly highway miles, and it didn't blow up or make rude noises. Some of the highway miles were in the Ozarks, where you climb 1/4 to 1/2 mile hills at 65 with the trans shifting down a gear and the engine...

Today has been one of those horrible days. The biggest horror-Changing the oil and filter on my '05 Honda Element/2.4 liter, and partial R and R on the P/S fluid. Had a huge brain poot and ran the engine twice with NO oil, for about 20 seconds each time, when trying to get more P/S fluid into...

Watch it from about 2:50-valve gear is very clean. Wonder what oil he was using!

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