Recent content by MikeM.

Those are the error codes for a knock sensor returning values out of range, so I used the wrong DTC error code # there. The engine uses a two stage strategy to prevent detonation: 1) It measures load on the engine by measuring the difference in the air mass vs. the theoretical maximum. Using...

Well, I have to admit, that is some pretty strong evidence that I'm wrong. Maybe if you throw in a couple more "wrong"s, you'll have me convinced 100% !! :D

You can be sure any tire banned from ice/snow racing due to their absurd level of performance was not an all-weather tire (which is the subject of this thread)! All weather tires have lower levels of performance on snow/ice vs. dedicated winter radials. Most winter rally racing is done using...

Beautiful, I agree, but have you driven one yet? I also question the long term ownership costs with that little 2.0L turbo cranking out over 300 HP in such a big, ponderous vehicle.

Most people who report serious problems have very low post counts, many have zero posts except for their complaint.

I don't understand this poll. The 99% + of us that have had zero issues with our transmissions can't participate?

67% of Tesla's are NOT being recharged with fossil fuels! Even if 100% of the energy came from fossil fuel electricity off the grid, a full 300 mile charge costs only $11.88 (based on the rather large Model S and the national average of $0.12/kWh). That cost includes transmission line losses...

In this case you have a petty, controlling person portending to know what good manners entail while simultaneously being critical of another and violating the very principle he thinks he's enforcing! Only a child is this easily confused!

Exactly! The Mazda 3 came out first with the Skyactiv engine with reduced compression and no Skyactiv header (wouldn't fit). All CX-5's have the Skyactiv header. The amount of misinformation spread by people who don't have a clue what they are talking about is disconcerting.

A properly running stock CX-5 with fuel that meets spec does not have copious (or ANY) amounts of detonation! It's only when you load aftermarket tunes, have bad fuel or some other issue with your engine that this starts happening. This misconception stems from an erroneous interpretation of a...

I have a lot of experience driving cars and riding motorcycles in areas infested with deer. Do not swerve for deer! The best course of action is to scrub off as much speed as possible before potential impact. This is the best way to avoid injury/death. If you see them well in advance, slow way...

You can't wait to hear what my argument is? Is that because you love to be put in your place? Yes, the Jeep Cherokee SRT posted shorter braking distances and higher skid-pad g-force numbers than the CX-5 and the reason is as obvious as your lack of critical thinking skills and your love of...

You're right, and I didn't expect it to feel nimble. But I've driven the CX-5 loaded to GVWR (or maybe a little beyond), and it did not feel so disconnected or ponderous. Fully loaded, the CX-5 just hunkered down and did it, all business and without loosing the feeling of the road. It didn't...

You bet Seabright, and enjoy your new car. I know the anticipation you are feeling because I ordered mine from the factory as well! You're gonna love it!

There was nothing impolite about that. Are you always such a nanny? And more to the point, why don't you follow your own mother's advice?