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    All WEATHER tires (not All Season Tires)

    Take a look at Goodyear trippl tread have them on all my cars including 2014 m6.
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    Warped rotors

    I got mine at auto anything. Good price. Free shipping. And a discount on top of good price.
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    Warped rotors

    I just did the fronts. Rotors were a little tough to get off. Is there a trick to get the rears off that anyone knows about?
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    2014 tire replacement - suggestions?

    A little late in posting this but as an FYI. I have b3n using the Goodyear tripletread om all my cars. They have gotten expensive from when I first started using them about 8 years ago. But dealer always pro rates them when they wear oiut at 50k. These tires are great in the rain and OK in the...
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    Warped rotors

    I bought centric rotrs and pads from auto anything for about 180. Dealer wanted 330 for oem pads and rotors. Ridiculous!! Had a little trouble getting old rotors off but other than that no problems rotors were coated so I hope they hold up on our northeastern winters. I have about 8000 miles...
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    Warped rotors

    my rotors have been warped since about 12000 miles. I think they were junk rotors also. trying to decide n pads...are the oem pads ceramic or semi metallic. which is better for not squeeling and longevity? Thanks, Ron
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    SkyActiv Engine Oil Requirements

    Also, I put all 5 qts in and oil was 1/8 inch low on dipstick.
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    SkyActiv Engine Oil Requirements

    Just changed the oil. Not hard at all. Used mazda filter and Mobil 1 0w-20. $25 for 5 quart jug at wally world. Had to by the allen wrench for the drain plug and wrench for the filter. Had a lttle difficulty getting the push pin out to remove the panel filter panel. I like the engine...
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    SkyActiv Engine Oil Requirements

    I just bought the filter from the dealer. Auto parts store did not have filter socket to fit the filter. Anyone know what size and where get one or if the filter pliers will work. I have not been under the car yet to check. Also, filter was almost $9 at dealer and $1.60 for washer. What is...
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    Grease Fittings

    I was reading through the maintenance schedule today and wondered if there are grease fittings on the car. Anyone know if there are grease fittings on it?
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    What did I buy?

    Picked it up Saturday. Took it for a ride Saturday night. It is a sweet car. Car handles well and is getting 31 mpgs with mixed driving. Salesman said they are selling fast and have only one left on the lot. I hate to go to work tomorrow, rather take it for another cruise.
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    What did I buy?

    Well, it is here. Took it for a ride tonight and purchasing it on Saturday. Soul red paints looks better than I thought it would. ride is sporty and a little tight over the pavement joints. Tranny is smoooooth. Hoping for great mileage and reliability. Mud flaps and floor mats are the...
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    What did I buy?

    It was between a Kia Optima and the Mazda 6. Optimas are sweet looking but have the left pull issue that I would not be able to deal with. 6s are also great looking but all the new skyactive technology and prior mazda rust issues had me concerned also. Kia was cheaper and had $1000 cash back...
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    Purchase Price 2014

    I test drove a SWP iSport. Nice car with a lot of headroom for a tall family. Would like soul red but they are not making isport in the read. Sticker is 23,375. Dealer offer invoice of 22,355. This seems high but probably includes national advertising and prep. Thought I would accept if...
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    ALERT: Transmission Malfunction - Hopefully an Isolated Incident

    Do these gremlins also exist with the mazda 6 or cx 0's?
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