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Hi All, Hit a pothole recently and had to change the tire. After fixing it, for some reason, my whole front end seems lower than normal? Anyone know what the cause might be? Had shocks and struts replaced 6-8 months ago. Ride seems fine and nothing out of the ordinary. I have a typical...

Hi All, So, 2008 mazda 5, replaced rear rotors and pads. Unfortunately the thing is rattling like crazy! Old pads had no shims, new pads are from Amazon that apparently didn't come with them. Anyone have a part #? Looking everywhere and I can't find nothing!! (doughpoke thanks.

Just wondering if anyone here thinks the highbeam switch is weird. I've never had a car where you press back (away from the driver) to turn on the high beams. I've accidently high beamed a few ppl on the highway while signalling and it was a pretty bad situation (boom06). Anyone else find...

Hi All, My 5 didnt' come with a manual, so I was wondering if I can get some help as to what the symbol means? It pretty much looks like this (!) Its orange, and at about 3 oclock form the check engine light. I guess windshield wiper fluid but thats full, so I have no clue. Its for a 2008...

Just wondering how long some of you plan on keeping your 5? I'm definitely going for 10+ years. So far getting great mileage, and with a growing family, I think it will hold for the time being. I really hate mini-vans, and the 5 fits the niche quite well. If I ever end up having more than 3...

Just wondering what this could be? I hear a loud squeak from my brakes. However, I'm pretty sure it isn't my brake pads. Had a friend look at it and says there's still plenty left on them. I only hear the squeak when I'm almost completing a full stop, and only seems to happen occasionally...

So the used 5 I just purchased has abit of rim damage. Nothing serious, just some scrapes. Guessing the previous owner didnt' know how to manage the curb?? Anyways, anything I can do about it? Should I just use touch up paint? Whats a good colour to get? cheers,

Anyone have experience removing/fixing them? Followed a few threads, and it seems like touch up paint with wet sanding then buffing is the way to go. Just wondering if anyone here has had any exp. actually doing it? cheers,

Hi all, First off great forum. Just spent the last couple of hours at work going through the thread with all pics of how you guys load up your 5! awesome stuff!! Anyways, I'm pretty sure I'll be biting the bullet and getting a 2008 Mazda 5 within this month. Been mostly looking at ones in...