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Im about to do a 3rd trans drain and fill on my 16 Mazda CX-5. I always do 3 drain and fills since you can’t get all the fluid out with just 1. Question: I know the pump in the trans circulates the fluid…. Is it sufficient to just drain, refill, start the vehicle and cycle the gears, and...

Granted, this is a diesel I think, but should apply to gas engines as well, particularly GDI. Summary. They tested 3 cold starts and idled for 15 minutes, tested the oil, then started and drove 3 times for 15 minutes. Results? 50% more fuel from idling. Lake Speeds reasoning is ring gap...

According to this Reddit post, Shell confirmed this. Sorry if it’s been posted before, couldn’t find it. https://www.reddit.com/r/AskAMechanic/s/kTtM5oWR5j

Anyone tried it? It is the correct viscosity compared to Mazda FZ and while not explicitly meeting FZ it’s recommended for it per the Valvoline PDS. I’ve already done 2 full fluid changes on my 2016 CX-5 (as in 3 drain and fills each time to get as much fresh fluid in it), and that’s expensive...

I found these A-Premium filters on Amazon and they look, at least in the 7317 size filter, to be made by premium guard. Same baseplate as the Microguard and Carquest filters, although with a rubber gasket instead of silicone. The pics also show the same spiral center tube with lots of large...

I recently put a set of these on my CX-5. They’re a new tire that’s all weather rated and good for mild off road use but still decent on road. FANTASTIC tire. They ride smooth and soft, mileage hasn’t suffered, and the snow traction is incredible. They’re pretty quiet too. I’ve now had...

So I’ve been thinking the thermostat on my 2016 CX-5 is possibly starting to open too early/sticking open. I have OBDII data and when it’s very cold with the heater on, it’ll barely crack 180F. And when I coast down a hill, it’ll drop to 170. In the summer it stays around 190. The cooling...

Hey fellas! And ladies! I’ve been gone from this forum for gosh…. 5 years?!? I used to spend so much time here and I missed it. Been researching oil filters. Premium Guard is the new goat. Oils have changed so much now. Anyhoo, glad to see all the long timers still around. I’m still...

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...

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!

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...

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!

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!

I recently took my snow tires off; the wheels were badly rusted to the hubs, so I had to beat them off with a mallet. Ever since then, the car has pulled to the left. 2 shops have tried aligning it, but it still pulls. Could this possibly be a tire issue? I looked online and saw suggestions...

I'm seriously looking at this vehicle; specific car has 80K, it's salvaged and repaired from hail damage (Colorado!!!!). Ive done some reading and starting in 2014, they have a better CVT??? Anyone know anything about that? My main concern is reliability and serviceability. Did some research...

This is amazing!!!

I made a thread yesterday that I'm sure many viewed. That was completely immature and down right stupid to post, but the message you all sent was loud and clear an I appreciate you guys knocking some sense into me. Just wanted to say that.

Found this on Youtube. Has to be one of the coolest planes ever built!

I just had the weirdest experience with them. I ordered aftermarket replacement headlight housings and parking lights because they were cracked from a hail storm. None of them fit very well. In fact, I'd say they're about the worst quality aftermarket parts of any kind I've ever seen! So bad...

Holy moly! I am impressed! I've been using Palemoon (kind of a variant of older versions of Firefox but a lot of websites don't work anymore with it) for a while now and have been a long time Firefox user, but have shied away from Firefox in recent years because of crummy peformance and...