Recent content by MrDIY

Let me chirp in .... my username MrDIY is because I basically do everything myself. My first house purchased off plan was without kitchen and bathroom. I built the entire kitchen from scratch, put in toilets, tiled floors and wall ect. Not having a clue about metalwork, bought an arc...

Now this would make sense. When I got the car new, the engine sounded "tight" so to speak. It had a certain "new" sound to it. That sound faded slightly as everything loosened up. However, it sounded like that new sound again after service. So that begs the question: If the issue is oil...

Thanx to those who took the time to respond. What was done during service: I was told an oil change only. Hot or cold, performance is similar. Manual mode .. no ... don't really drive manual mode as gear changes are to slow most of the time. Only 10K miles. ... well yes .. bought new...

Was wandering if anybody experienced the same as what I am observing. Model: CX5 2014 Engine: 2.5L Millage: 17000km. After going for its 3rd service, the performance is no longer the same. I am finding that the engine is audibly laboring, especially when cold. As I leave home, I almost...

Check out .. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNzybMU8Mbs Clarkson destroy a caravan behind a CX5 in same episode I think. Very entertaining.

there is a name for it ... Google it DISO = Dealership Installed Swirl Option My CX5 when it arrived had all the sticker stuff all over it. I got to see it in the sun and it looked amazing (covering on hood removed). When I took delivery days later, I drove it off the showroom floor into...

A few rules I stick to .... 1. Never park between other cars. Only do so if bay is wide enough that if car door is opened, it cant touch the next car. Most bays are not wide enough, hence almost never park next to another car. 2. Park well away from everybody else. ( I am anal about...

I have the 2.5L 2014. Got it new but only have 10 000 km's clocked on it so far. Cant say I ever noticed any sort of vibration. There may be a very very slight difference between Drive and Neutral/park, but never noticed it. Will check when I drive it over weekend.

Good sound comment. But I would like to add some info here as I design LED product for industrial lighting and now recently, the driver circuitry for train/rail headlights. Remember, LED lifespan is based on not when they fail, but when they reach typically 50% of there brightness. As an LED...

Transport a very large dog ... (thought) I have a large Golden Retriever. The car is not really big enough for him (boot only) and quiet frankly, a large dog does nothing but ruin a quality car. I have the 14 CX5 with moon roof. The moon roof is a nice to have, but can easily live...

Well done to Mazda for achieving the WORLD Car of the Year award with Mazda MX-5. Not a CX-5, but a boost to the Mazda brand. Brian

I had my CX 5 first service last week. I questioned the apparent recall and was told they would look into it. Received my car back with no work done regards the recall.