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    2013~2016 Question about Mazda Control Module

    Hi there, My check engine light came on last night and the car (Mazda cx-5 2013) was having trouble shifting gears and it started bucking. I had it towed to my repair shop (Mazda dealer) and they diagnosed it for $130. The repair man told me "the control module had to be updated" and that all...
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    Which Fluid Flush is Most Important?

    Hi, Just took my car in for a routine oil change/tire rotation and my dealership is recommending: -Brake Fluid Flush (says its dirty) -Coolant Flush (says its dirty and low) -Rear Differential Fluid Flush Which would be the most important? Should I do them all? I thought these fluids were...
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    Recommendations for Mazda shops in Connecticut

    Hi, Ive been really struggling to find a reliable shop for my CX-5 in Connecticut. Does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks!
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    Ignition coil went after spark plug change

    I had my spark plugs changed at the Hartford, CT Mazda dealership 3 weeks ago. There were no symptoms, but they kept suggesting it at oil change appts. My CX5 has 140k miles on it, so I thought what the heck, Ill have them change the plugs. And they did. Fast forward 3 weeks and Im driving to...
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    2013 CX-5 Grand Touring Shop Manual

    Hey, Does anyone know where I can get a copy of the 2013 CX-5 Grand Touring Shop Manual? I have the owner's manual, but I'm looking for a shop manual like the one's that a dealer would have. It's much more extensive and has detailed descriptions of how to perform maintenance. Does this even...
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    Oil change indicator light

    Hey I'm about to change my oil on the Cx-5 grand touring edition. Is there any sort of sensor/indicator light I have to reset? Also does anyone know if this car had indicator lights that go off when your scheduled maintenance is due? Thanks!!
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    Trunk Hatch Release

    This may seem like a dumb question, but it's coming from a guy who used to own a Jetta. Does the 2013 CX-5 Grand Touring have a trunk hatch release lever by the driver seat or is it only able to be opened by someone pressing the button on the trunk door? Thanks!
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    Scheduled Maintenance beyond Owner's Manual

    Hi, I just bought a CX-5 (2013) with roughly 30k miles on it. I'm trying my best to follow the scheduled maintenance per the owner's manual, but noticed it stops at 60k miles. Am I to just extrapolate out based on the mileage/maintenance patterns listed in the first 60k miles to the end of...
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    Oil Filter/Oil & Lube Question

    Hi, I just bought a CX-5 Grand Touring, 2013 Automatic 6 Speed. I found in the owner's manual that Mazda recommends 0W-20 Castrol oil, but I can't find anything regarding the filter. What does Mazda recommend for the filter type and brand? Also, would anyone recommend any other types of oil...
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