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    First oil change notification

    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.
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    Poll Who has a CX-5 and a Miata?

    2012 MX-5 and 2019 CX-5. Love the Miata - that's why I bought the CX-5.
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    2017+ CX-5 OEM cabin air filter?

    I use this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LWV2W5M/?tag=m20b7-20
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    Has Anyone Found Appropriate Chains for 19" Wheels & Tires Yet?

    The M+S designation on the tires meets California's "snow tire" requirement.
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    Sirius XM issues on a 2019 CX-5 GT

    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.
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    Driving In Snow With AWD

    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...
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    Sirius XM issues on a 2019 CX-5 GT

    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
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    Did you have the rocker issue recall work done? Post your experience here

    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!
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    Fuel Economy

    2019 GT AWD averaging 21.0 mpg in northern Ca all in town driving.
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    Cargo Liner for 2019 CX-5 - OEM vs Maxpider vs ?

    +1 on the OEM cargo mat. The amazon offering works for 2018 and 2019 as well.
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    Air vent reflection in driver's side mirror (2019 CX-5)

    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.
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    2019 Mazda CX-5 vs. 2019 Toyota RAV4 (Car&Driver)

    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.
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    Tires

    225/55R19 only come with H speed rating.
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    Tires

    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.
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    Oil Consumption or incorrect capacity listed?

    No pictures but my 19 GT has both low oil pressure and low oil level lights in the left instrument cluster.
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    Cx-5 Power Liftgate when engine on

    Check the manual on page 3-16 and 17. There is a table with 6 lock/unlock options along with instructions on how to program each
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    2019 CX-5 Cargo dimensions?

    41.5 in. wide between the wheel wells and 37 in. deep in the center to the bottom of the rear seat. The back of the vehicle is curved so it is only 34 in. deep near the rear opening. With the rear seats down, you have about 65 in. in the center to the back of the front seats - depends on the...
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    SkyActiv Oil Analysis Thread

    The Zepro 0W20 oil with moly is now on sale on Amazon for $31
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    Any cross shopping with the 2019 RAV4?

    The CX-5 GT AWD had all the features I wanted with navigation as a bonus. I could configure the RAV-4 with most of the same features but MSRP was $4K more. The RAV didn't have android auto which was a deal breaker and the back seats didn't lay down flat. The Forester was even more money for...
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