Recent content by rkmx5

Recommended oil change time interval is a maximum of 12 months. On a new car, the time starts on the manufacturing date, not the purchase date. Check the date on the door piler.

2012 MX-5 and 2019 CX-5. Love the Miata - that's why I bought the CX-5.

I use this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LWV2W5M/?tag=m20b7-20

The M+S designation on the tires meets California's "snow tire" requirement.

New version out: 352 https://www.mazda3revolution.com/threads/new-na-n-firmware-70-00-352b.237094/ According to J32 a new firmware version corrects the Sirius issue. Don't know if dealers have the the new version.

The stock all season Toyo A36 tires are marked with M+S (mud and snow). These meet the California requirement for snow tires / AWD instead of chains for driving in the mountains. Obviously, they are not as good as dedicated winter/snow tires but adequate for light snow (minimal ice) with...

We have the GT with no heads-up display. Only 2 phones connected by Bluetooth, no USB. As usual, dealer never heard of the problem but updated the infotainment software. It didn't help. Average occurrence is once/2 weeks

I think there are only 2 dealers in Sacramento, Maita and Elk Grove. I had the recall done back in July at Maita Mazda. I just called and asked for an appointment to do the recall - no problem!

2019 GT AWD averaging 21.0 mpg in northern Ca all in town driving.

+1 on the OEM cargo mat. The amazon offering works for 2018 and 2019 as well.

just roll down the window! The reflection is actually from the window rather than the mirror. Don't know what will fix it but I might look into some sort of window film.

OCI is 12 months for flexible maintenance using both Schedule 1 and 2 in the US. A 6-month OCI is only used for a fixed schedule recommended for police, taxi, or dusty conditions. The RAV4 and CX-5 are the same time interval.

225/55R19 only come with H speed rating.

The load rating for the two tires (Toyo and Pirelli) is the same (99 load index). Only the speed rating is different (H vs V). The General Altimax recommended by several also has a service description of 99H.