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    cold start winter warm up

    In my area, we've had average temps of -20C dipping down with wind chills of -40C. my 2.0L 2013 CX-5 takes a while (say 5 to 10 minutes) to idle down, better if its been plugged in for at least 4 hours (and I do have my grill covered). DO the newer 2.5L versions warm up faster? The colder it...
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    winter front for grill?

    Temperatures in my part of the world hit around -40C, so a winter front (usually some kind material such as cardboard) will be necessary. In my past vehicles I could simply slide the peice of cardboard behind the grill and ziptie it somehow to keep the cold air off the rad, but with the cx-5...
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    CX-5 Firewall Plug

    I want to install a car-warmer in our CX-5, I'll probably go with the lil-buddy car warmer. I've used one every winter past 5 years in my older car with a timer control (block heater, car warmer, battery warmer). Anyone know the location of the rubber plug on the firewall?
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    door guards

    My wife picked up some "door edge guards" from a store. My first thought was when she glued outside corner protectors in our house and they just ended up ripping off paint and all. Any thoughts about them?
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    How to clean black plastic trim?

    I'm having trouble cleaning the black plastic trim that goes around the wheel wells and bottom of the car/bumper, recommended products or techniques?
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