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    Is there a way to test the AWD function? Mine may not be working properly.

    I sent an e-mail to this guys asking questions about the Subaru and never replied, like you said: is an add for Subaru even though I can see the CX-5 all wheels are spinning.
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    2016 Mazda CX-5 - What do you not like?

    I don't know if this was explained to you but when you start up the engine the Skyactiv makes a funny sound for a few seconds and as far as I know is because the air/fuel mixture is set to make the catalytic converter to reach the temperature needed to go in close loop as soon as possible.
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    2016 Mazda CX-5 - What do you not like?

    agree 100%
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    Is there a way to test the AWD function? Mine may not be working properly.

    If one of the rear tires was spinning and the other one wasn't your AWD system is working, that means that the clutch pack @ the rear differential is transferring power to the rear end, unfortunately is not equipped with limited slip differential, has an open differential which means if one of...
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    Help: Mazda3 Rough Acceleration/Backfire

    So you cannot diagnose your own car!....Ok, I will give you my opinion tomorrow morning @ work!....MLK...(flame2)
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    16" snows... or are 17" the smaller rim choice?

    this is my 2015 CX-5 GS AWD with Mazda 5 16" rims and winter tires. The original rims are 17" & 50 in the offset, this Mazda 5 are 52ET, I was checking some Mazda 6 rims and are 60 offset and measuring I think they may touch the calipers @ the front, this ones fit perfectly.
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    electric parking brake

    I have a 2015 CX-5 AWD and yesterday I was @ a Mazda dealer and they have a 2016 CX-5 in the showroom and I was checking the differences and found that there is no lever for the parking brake, now is a button located @ the console and besides there is a knob that controls the radio/navigation...
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    Introducing the New Mazda CX-3

    I agree on the dash!...specially the screen sticking out and on the way!...other than that I think is a cute mini SUV.
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    Help: Mazda3 Rough Acceleration/Backfire

    hey Mr. Angelo! in your days as a mechanic didn't do O2 sensor diagnostics for the customers?...you could get a sophisticated labscope and connect it to the O2 sensor and see how it works!(outie)
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