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I just installed Akebono Euro Ceramic front and rear pads on my Audi SQ5 this weekend. Also changed out the rotors. The stock pads were semi-metallic and they dusted like crazy! The Akebono ceramic pads doesn't bite as hard compared to the stock semi-metallic, however, it provides a more linear...

Great car and well deserved! I have a 2014 2.5L CX-5 and I've been using M1 0W-20 EP with great results! I also have a 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata 1.8L and I've been running M1 5W-30 EP. Mazda recently announced "Mazda Spirit" MX5. Mazda Spirit is the new Mazdaspeed motorsport racing division. Your...

We have 3 Altimas in our family, 2 2019 Altima and a 2015 Altima. The Nissan dealership performed a drain and fill on the CVT at 60k miles for two out of the 3 Altimas we own. I think CVT drain and fill at 30k is premature but if you want to extra peace of mind then go for it. -ttvr4

After 2,000 miles of driving, I can confirm that the replacement of the EGR cooler fixed the coolant consumption problem. The coolant reservoir is is maintaining the proper level without needing to add coolant every week. -ttvr4

I got the car back today. The dealership removed the old EGR cooler and found severe corrosion inside the fins. They are confident this is the cause of the coolant consumption.

The part arrived yesterday. I should be getting the car back from the dealership tomorrow. I'll report back -ttvr4

Only two current Nissan models in the lineup have a EGR cooler, 2.5L Nissan Altima (NA Engine) and the Sentra SR Turbo. -ttvr4

I have an update on the coolant consumption problem. My local Nissan dealership was unable to determine the root cause of the coolant consumption. The dealership reached out to Nissan USA and according to the service manager, Nissan USA immediately responded and asked the dealership to replace...

Powertrain warranty is 60k miles or 60 months, whichever comes first. Therefore, my 2019 Altima is out of the powertrain warranty. Replacing the radiator cap did not resolve the coolant consumption problem I am seeing.

Thank you for everyone's input and suggestions! I performed the pressure test on the cooling system and it held constant pressure with no coolant leak. I dropped the car off at our local Nissan service department (they are very good, IMO). Nissan performed their own pressure test on the cooling...

Good idea, I'll perform a coolant pressure test this weekend and see if I hear/see any leaks. I hope it is obvious enough for me to catch where the leak is coming from... I agree! That's why I'm concerned. I know the leak is not due to a faulty head gasket since there is no antifreeze or water...

I performed an ATF change on my 2014 CX5 at 30k miles with Mazda FZ fluid. I drained and filled the ATF after driving the vehicle and getting the engine up to operating temperature. Checked the ATF fluid level after going through each gear. Car has 58k miles now. I'll drain and fill the ATF at...

I have a 2019 Nissan Altima 2.5L with 65k miles on the odo. I've owned the car since new. In the last 3 months, I've gone through 1.5 gallons of Nissan 50/50 coolant topping off the reservoir. The vehicle is consuming significantly more coolant in the last 3 months compared to the last 3 years...

I work for a Japanese company, they dot every i and cross every t. They follow the Nissan maintenance schedule religiously. -ttvr4

We have a corporate agreement with Jiffy Lube so that's where I take the vehicle in for oil changes. I watch them like a hawk every time the car gets serviced. I asked Jiffy Lube to collect the sample on my behalf and I watched them bottle the used oil for analysis. The CVT fluid was flushed out...