My 2014 CX-5 has 70K miles. I have only ever changed oil and air, cabin filters along with tires and wipers. No other work done (good job Mazda)!
However, now the car doesn't feel smooth. It seems to jerk and lunge forward in stop-n-go traffic especially even after engine is warm. I press the gas pedal and many times it seems to think for a moment and then go or even when I am slowing down or braking, the engine doesn't seem to run smooth.
I am in busy San Francisco Bay Area and was in Dallas Texas earlier. I am guessing it is time for new spark plugs but don't know for sure. What else could I/should I get done? I would like to use a local mechanic and not go to the dealer as my financial position is just OK these days. I should note that the gas mileage has come down by 1-3 mpg over the last 1-3 years now. I used to get more than 30 mpg but now get about 27-29 only. Also, there are no codes via an OBDII scantool that I plugged in.
Thanks for your suggestions. Also, how much would it be to get fuel injection cleanup done and then new spark plugs installed? I don't think I can do this work myself, correct (I haven't ever worked on cars before but willing to learn if not super tough for a newbie).
However, now the car doesn't feel smooth. It seems to jerk and lunge forward in stop-n-go traffic especially even after engine is warm. I press the gas pedal and many times it seems to think for a moment and then go or even when I am slowing down or braking, the engine doesn't seem to run smooth.
I am in busy San Francisco Bay Area and was in Dallas Texas earlier. I am guessing it is time for new spark plugs but don't know for sure. What else could I/should I get done? I would like to use a local mechanic and not go to the dealer as my financial position is just OK these days. I should note that the gas mileage has come down by 1-3 mpg over the last 1-3 years now. I used to get more than 30 mpg but now get about 27-29 only. Also, there are no codes via an OBDII scantool that I plugged in.
Thanks for your suggestions. Also, how much would it be to get fuel injection cleanup done and then new spark plugs installed? I don't think I can do this work myself, correct (I haven't ever worked on cars before but willing to learn if not super tough for a newbie).
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