Recent content by Gregx-5

I had the same experience as STW. The Britax seat works fine, if you need to put the carrier behind either of the front seats you will definitely need to put the handle in the upright position. In the center position, it really depends on the heights of the front passenger. The reviews around...

CX-5 is definitely doable for two kids. I dont know what you need for positioning booster/ infant seats but if you are using 2 of them you can only put both on the outside. If you are only using 1 then putting it in the middle is also possible while having the 9 yo sitting next to them...

The warmer weather is having a noticable effect on my mpgs. It's easy to see especially since I drive the same road every day for work, holding to an exact speed on cruise control. I never hit 40mpg @ 60mph during the winter, but I've been doing it fairly consistantly. The engine enjoys the...

hahah thanks guys. I'm not one to run to the dealer for every little thing.

My transmission shifter pops out of third. For the longest time, I thought I was lazily shifting into third and not fully engaging it, but this morning I deliberately and conciously shifted all the way into 3rd at one point and it still happened a few seconds later. It only does if if I'm going...

Nope. What jumped out at me was that changing oil didnt make a noticable difference on how smooth the engine runs. Whenever I changed oil on past cars with Mobil 1 there was definitely a difference. Maybe someone can back me up on this slightly crazy notion... but it's like there's a break in...

It seems to be the same for everyone, this kind of thing happened to me too. Unless you have a quote from another bank, walking in empty handed will always get you screwed on a loan rate. Want to see something magical? Go back with a quote from your bank, watch them immediately match the rate...

Shouldve bought the diesel since you are in the UK... Also are you using the right octane gas? You should be using premium since you are in Europe, the CX-5 has higher compression there than in the US. Did you do a proper break in? Pushing a new car for long drives at highway speeds is a big...

My mpg is directed related to my average speed. 22mph = 28mpg. I've found that hauling a lot of people or doing a lot of stop and go traffic with stoplights will do a number on that average, though. I really wish this car had automatic engine start/ stop and the ELOOP system, for my situation I...

Since I wrote that post, I've been changing my habits. I've been staying away from 6th gear and it's made a positive difference. The mpgs havent suffered much for it either.

I know a bit about Long Island driving, though I mostly drive in the NYC area. I would wait for the 2.5L if at all possible. The 2.0L becomes less of an engine in tighter traffic, especially if you are not a patient, just go with the flow type of driver. It's pretty common for people to plod...

What are you guys using for an oil filter wrench? I like using the hex caps that use a 3/8" square socket wrench, but everything I've tried at the auto store didnt fit right. I ended up buying one that is just a shade tight and tapped it on the old filter in order to wrench it off. The new...

Traction control cuts revs to prevent wheel spin. But it sounds like it totally cut out because you just rolled by momentum over to the side of the road. Did you take your foot off the gas? Personally I wouldnt keep the engine highly revving while in snow. Its too easy to lose control and not...

I've got a small rock chip on the front bumper. I decided its absolutely necessary to get a clear bra. Car manufacturers or dealers should put them on stock. I've never seen a good looking front bumper after a few years. The front headlights could probably use protection too. The back bumper...

So.... did you put this on the dyno at that shop yet or what?? :D And the most important question - why hasnt someone figured out new tuning programs for the ECU yet? The skyactiv engines are being sold around the world in both the 3 and the CX-5 and then soon the 6 will be on showroom floors.