Just about every Mazda genuine accessary, including the all-weather floor mats, can be “ordered” and “installed” at the port of entry. The sales brochure and Mazds website have the genuine accessary list. The only problem for you is you have to find a Mazda dealer who is willing to place an order with all the genuine accessaries you want.Is there a list somewhere of which accessories can be or must be installed at the factory (or port)? I'm not a fan of dealer installs of anything (although this will be my first Mazda and first experience with Mazda dealers), and would like to know what accessories can be ordered with a factory order for a CX-5 Signature. Thanks!
I've wondered if Oil Dilution has caused Mazda to do away with this feature, making it an "install at your own risk" thing. Or maybe it's all part of their "environmentally responsible" persona. Or a little of both.FYI, among all Mazda genuine accessaries, don’t get Mazda Remote Start of any kind. They all suck.
My rule of thumb has always been that it's ok to start driving once the RPM drops to about 1k.I've wondered if Oil Dilution has caused Mazda to do away with this feature, making it an "install at your own risk" thing. Or maybe it's all part of their "environmentally responsible" persona. Or a little of both.
The manual says:
Pg 3-47 Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine runs smoothly, begin driving.
Pg 4-8 After starting the engine, let it idle for about 10 seconds.
I've always been the same way. I see people start their cars and immediately put them into drive, causing the cars to lurch forward. But Mazda's 8 Second Rule doesn't cut it for even moderately chilly weather. Temp was about 33° when I went out this morning, and it took longer than a minute for the RPMs to come down to a point I wanted to put the thing into Drive.My rule of thumb has always been that it's ok to start driving once the RPM drops to about 1k.
I have the cargo cover. I like it. I put all my stuff in the back area when I shop, and I also keep emergency stuff in a behind-the-seat carrier. The cover makes it impossible for wandering eyes to see anything. It's not that often that my cargo is taller than the cover.The only OEM accessory I'm interested in is that cargo cover that attaches to the lift gate. Just haven't convinced myself it's worth the cost. Put a Curt trailer hitch on myself, and weather tech floor liners. Mine came with the roof side rails, and they were on the monroney sticker so I'm guessing that was at port.
It is better to just drive it. The only reasons it has the RPM's high is to warm up your CATS faster for emissions. There is 0 harm in just turning on your car and driving. It's actually better for it because your car warms up quicker and more evenly. Honestly letting it sit there and rev high while cold will just cause more wear to your engine. Why would revving higher in the cold be more beneficial for your engine?I've always been the same way. I see people start their cars and immediately put them into drive, causing the cars to lurch forward. But Mazda's 8 Second Rule doesn't cut it for even moderately chilly weather. Temp was about 33° when I went out this morning, and it took longer than a minute for the RPMs to come down to a point I wanted to put the thing into Drive.
I have the cargo cover. I like it. I put all my stuff in the back area when I shop, and I also keep emergency stuff in a behind-the-seat carrier. The cover makes it impossible for wandering eyes to see anything. It's not that often that my cargo is taller than the cover.
I ordered my car with rails, splash guards and a hitch so they would be installed at the port. The dealer called me a few weeks before mine was due to arrive because they had one in my color already in transit and asked if I would take it, with them installing the accessories. I accepted, subject to inspection (as always). Things went fine. They did a good job. My only regret is not looking at aftermarket hitch options closer, because I would have preferred to have a Class 3 hitch. But I like the look of the factory hitch. It seems to hug closer to the undercarriage than any aftermarket one I looked at. I just gotta get the right hardware.
ps: Never heard of the Monroney sticker. Now I know!
By definition, the RPM are lower when idling then driving. So how can it be revving higher by letting it sit? Right when it starts it's at 1.5k RPM. Even the gentlest acceleration is going to be higher than that. And the 3-5 minute warm up is more so the car has some warmish air for the HVAC. Luckily with auto climate I don't have to worry about getting blasted with cold air. Lol. Though I do wish my car was carbonated. I love that fizzy feelingIt is better to just drive it. The only reasons it has the RPM's high is to warm up your CATS faster for emissions. There is 0 harm in just turning on your car and driving. It's actually better for it because your car warms up quicker and more evenly. Honestly letting it sit there and rev high while cold will just cause more wear to your engine. Why would revving higher in the cold be more beneficial for your engine?
Even my 06 Grand prix with 270k miles, I've owned it since 90k miles and for 6 years. I just start it and go. Even in -10 degree weather, start it and go every time. It's not a carbonated 70's Oldsmobile. lol
haha Carbonated cars is going to be my new invention.By definition, the RPM are lower when idling then driving. So how can it be revving higher by letting it sit? Right when it starts it's at 1.5k RPM. Even the gentlest acceleration is going to be higher than that. And the 3-5 minute warm up is more so the car has some warmish air for the HVAC. Luckily with auto climate I don't have to worry about getting blasted with cold air. Lol. Though I do wish my car was carbonated. I love that fizzy feeling
My concern over immediately driving the car is not due to it being cold, it's dropping the transmission into Drive when the engine is revving that high. I always thought that was hard on it.
Then I met my wife, and found out that she starts her car, fastens her seat belt, then puts it into Drive.
I literally cringe when I hear people do this...and many do. That doesn't mean there's anything wrong with it. But that *CLUNK* when the thing is put into drive when the RPMs are so high just sounds like it's so hard on the tranny.
Btw, this guy is a mechanical engineer who makes excellent videos on all aspects of car-related engineering subjects. Worth watching on a regular basis.haha Carbonated cars is going to be my new invention.
This video is really interesting and it points out some reasons why idling your car for 5 minutes before driving away is actually harder on the engine than just driving it after starting. I encourage everyone to give it a watch.
You're engine is actually less lubricated when it is sitting there idling and it takes longer for it to warm up than if you would just drive it. It also dilutes your oil with fuel.