Recent content by rjdee

Nope. Completely different design and mounting points for the rails between the old and new.

I just had the rear top mount fail on me 2 weeks ago. 2013 w 170k miles so they were past due. I bought new shocks w mounts for both sides from the dealer ~$85 each so not too bad. The new design has added ribs to strengthen the mount. I wish I could answer your question but depending on...

Yakima hasn't made Mightymounts for OEM bars in 15+ years. The only MM currently produced are to fit their new bar shapes. Universal MM will fit to convert old Yak accessories to the OEM bars but they are a pain in the ass. Everything they make is compatible out of the box w factory bar...

How about 150k miles on original accessory belt and tensioner? Just replaced last weekend. Belt was toast and surprised it break a while ago. The line about removing the engine is bunk. My sockets were too big but was able to swap the tensioner and belt with standard wrenches. Really had to...

I'm at 152k on my '13. Accumulating the parts to do a stage "0" refresh soon. Basically replacing a bunch of worn parts so I'm not chasing parts as they need replacing. Engine: Accessory Belt, Tensioner, Water Pump belt Coolant Spark Plugs (2nd time) Transmission oil (fwd, MT) Suspension...

I have a 2013 Sport that I bought new. 130k miles now. Cloth interior so I can't comment on leather. I'd wager that I've used mine more intensely than anyone else here. It always had the cargo area full of boxes, catalogs, samples, duffles. Seat up and down as kids and cargo are always...

Buy some Mazda 3 or 6 takeoffs in either 16 or 17. They'll fit and meet your goal of saving cash. For snow, a narrower 215 tire will cut through the slop better. Ignore the comment that 16s will look silly, you need function. The taller sidewall will absorb the potholes, frost heaves and...

The SkyBox 16 doesn't fit. The barspread is too long when using the LP11 Fixed point. The Skybox Lo, 12, 18 and 21 do fit however you can't open the hatch completely and you can't shift the box since the hardware is maxed out for barspread. the LP11 fit is great for Kayaks, canoes and some...

Since it's 2013 it should be 2.0L engine. I would expect the 2.5L engine has different gear ratios in the transmission so the suggestion to put a 2016 transmission in isn't a simple swap. Couple of thoughts, Do you still owe anything on it? Any chance the financing is still with Mazda...

Time for an update. Finally got the oil pump replaced from a second dealer. They didn't do any additional diagnosis but did the job for $400 less than my original quote. I would've liked to put my own hands and eyes into the oil pan or to try a simple oil change to see if the problem was a...

Check the rear brake pads. The CX5 has an electronic brake distribution that puts more bias to the back brakes. They will wear out before the front. Many people are reporting 20-40k on the rear brake pads. That being said, brakes are always squeaky this time of year. The salt and dirt...

The dealer is say they tested the sensor and the connection. They did a separate test of the oil pressure to verify it was NOT a bad sensor.

Thanks for the input on the filter. I can easily give that a try. Regarding Bluetooth scanners, does anyone have one that can read real time oil pressure? That would be the only way to confirm the filter is causing the condition. Another reason I hate the warning lights instead of old...

Pump is chain driven. No evidence that it has slipped. Pump is designed with a bypass valve and a relief valve to keep the pressure from going too high. Concern is that it's dropping too low. I agree that it seems like a restriction in the pickup and a simple cleaning will fix it. I'm way...

I've used primarily Mobil 1. I know a lot of folks talk about the moly oil. I've never touched it. Filters have mostly been OEM but I believe the latest one is a NAPA gold.