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Forgive me if this has been covered, but I searched and didn't find exactly what I was looking for. Sister has a 2014 CX-5 sport. She wants a backup camera. I see several out there that advertise "plug and play". Are all the wires in place? Does the head unit have to be pulled, or simply...

I'm a big fan of the magnetic key box stuck to the bottom of the car. I had a "valet" key for my 2006 Mazda5 that saved my butt more than once. But, the 2014 Mazda3 uses the "smart key". I'm trying to devise a system for a locked out car. I know the car will supposedly not allow the keys to be...

I'm thinking of swapping my 2006 sport with 171,000 miles for a new 2013. The 2006 has never been in the shop for anything other than a sliding door recall. I do all the oil changes myself. I've replaced one door lock and numerous rear shocks. Otherwise that's it. I know that the 2013 has the...

My 2006 sits higher on the right rear than the left, about 3/4". I can't see any obvious reason why. Any thoughts? Is there an adjustment? Thanks!

Bought the 2006 5 five years ago today. Still rolling along after 133,000 miles. Thanks Mazda!

So I've been driving around with the check engine light on for about 7 - 8 months now. I finally stopped in the parts store so they could hook up a code reader. It came back as engine coolant temp low. The temp gauge is reading the same as it always has. What would cause this code? I'm thinking...

I've decided to leave the tray under the engine off the car. The piece in front of the tray that the tabs on the tray insert into finally broke off so the tray sagged somewhat in the front. I'm going to run for a while without the tray and see what happens. I'm guessing all I'll notice will be...

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I'm trying to replace my left tail light (2006 sport) due to an unfortunate encounter with my boat. On eBay, some sellers list them as "silver background", others as "black background". I looked carefully at mine, it appears to be a metallic grey color (scratch) Were there actually two...

Pay close attention to the car the author drives: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/11/your-money/11shortcuts.html The 3,000-Mile Oil Change Is Pretty Much History By ALINA TUGEND I STILL remember learning from my father how to carefully remove a dipstick to check the oil level in our cars. It...

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/25/automobiles/autoreviews/25mazda5.html A Euro-Style David vs. Minivan Goliaths By LAWRENCE ULRICH SOME cars just make sense. But that doesnt mean Americans will like them. For instance, Americans have largely dismissed the station wagon, preferring...

What is the proper 16" wheel/tire combination for our cars? Is there an OEM wheel in the proper size? Thanks!

I'll cross 100,000 miles sometime next month. The 5 is a 2006 sport AT. It is now 49 months old. I'll start listing the repairs I've had to make as I remember them.

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2009/10/68501095/1 This week, Drive On is been trying to figure out what some auto reviewers hate so much about the Honda Insight. In the first few months after introduction it hasn't sold well, at least compared to the larger and more...

The last four tanks have been terrible for gas mileage! I used to get 23 - 25 mpg, now I am getting around 20 mpg! The only change I made was a new air filter. I'd expect mileage to improve. But it hasn't. Tire pressures are correct. Any ideas? I'm thinking I'll check the air filter, but that...

So "Rocket" (named after a character in a cartoon my kids watch) turned 3 yesterday. A bit over 76,000 miles. So far no real problems. The front end still squeaks. The shocks all blew out and had to be replaced. Yes, it has a trailer hitch and I tow with it all the time. I have no complaints, it...

I replaced the rear shocks today. It took longer to jack up the car and get out the tools than it did to do the job. Car feels much better now and the strange hollow sound from the rear end is gone. What is funny to me is that I have never had to replace shocks on a car before the 5. And I have...

Anyone know how to remove the armrest cover? I want to wash it. It looks like a zipper, but there is no tang to pull.

Oil is leaking out of the left one, the right one sounds "hollow" over bumps. 2006 Sport 68,000 miles. Cost to replace both is around $600. If it was the rear I'd do it myself, but it looks like a trip to the shop is coming up.

Anyone know the lube points for the doors? Especially the sliders? Any special lube required? Thanks!