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#110 of 146 Re: wiper speed. [thugus] by maltb Feb 04, 2008 (2:00 pm)
Replying to: thugus (Feb 01, 2008 1:24 am) You might want to take a look at FMVSS 104.   Here are a couple lines that specify wiper frequency:   S4.1.1.1 Each windshield wiping system shall have at least two frequencies or speeds. S4.1.1.2 One frequency or speed shall be at least 45 cycles per minute regardless of engine load and engine speed. S4.1.1.3 Regardless of engine speed and engine load, the highest and one lower frequency or speed shall differ by at least 15 cycles per minute. Such lower frequency or speed shall be at least 20 cycles per minute regardless of engine speed and engine load.   So, set your timer for one minute and start counting.
#111 of 146 Re: Throttle Response [whobodym] by whobodym Apr 08, 2008 (5:01 am)
Replying to: whobodym (Jan 18, 2008 6:19 am) Further discovery! A new Mazda Service Bulletin, #01-008/08, was published in Feb 2008. The subject is "Engine Stumble while driving with light acceleration at 1500-2500 rpm" and it applies to all 2006-2007 Mazda5s, manual and automatic, federal, California, and Mexico. The symptom description is exactly my problem, "some vehicles may experience an intermittent engine stumble... caused by the camshaft position sensor picking up [electrical] noise from the nearby ignition coil harness, which the PCM detects as an abnormal signal." I haven't had the fix done to our 5 yet but I'm finally very hopeful that the software engineers have understood the problem and found a fix.
#112 of 146 Interior Care: Dash Smudges by gsupstate Jun 11, 2008 (6:00 pm)
I noticed this somewhat on my '06 Touring, but even more on my new '08: if you touch the black dash in any way, or use normal paper towel to wipe/clean the dash, it leaves smudges and "lint" behind. Which, by the way, is next to impossible to remove. BTW-I'm talking about the upper black parts of the dash, not the center stack.   What can be done to remove these spots? I haven't had my car a month yet, and the dash looks awful! Help! Replies to this message: athenasius (Jun 11, 2008 8:42 pm) maltb (Jun 13, 2008 9:53 am)
#113 of 146 Re: Interior Care: Dash Smudges [gsupstate] by athenasius Jun 11, 2008 (8:42 pm)
Replying to: gsupstate (Jun 11, 2008 6:00 pm) Not sure if this helps but i just use a damp very clean dish cloth if it is really bad I put a drop of dish soap on it. i never use armourall or anything on the dash. i know what you mean re the paper towels bits. the benifits of the cotton dish towel is that it cleans well and does not leave any glossy surfaces and no VOC's
#114 of 146 Re: Interior Care: Dash Smudges [gsupstate] by maltb Jun 13, 2008 (9:53 am)
Replying to: gsupstate (Jun 11, 2008 6:00 pm) Use micro-fiber detailing towels and make sure the dash is not hot from the sun.
#115 of 146 '08 Mazda5 GT by gsupstate Jun 13, 2008 (3:33 pm)
Bought a new '08 5, GT a few wks ago. LOVE IT. I say this, coming from an '06 Mazda5 Touring w/5 spd manual. In comparison, the '08 GT feels much more substantial, smoother, even qieter. I love my new car!! Replies to this message: nissmazlover (Aug 17, 2009 1:05 pm)
#116 of 146 '08 M5 GT Scheduled Maintenance by mws_74 Sep 09, 2008 (11:10 am)
Purchased a 2008 5 GT three weeks ago and have gone 1,000 miles. I called the dealer to schedule the first oil change. After reading the manual, it appears that Mazda does not require or recommend an oil change until after the first 7,500 miles. I have typically had my oil changed after the first 1,000 miles and every 4,000 - 5,000 miles afterwards. Is there a school of thought as to why one would wait for the 7,500 mile mark to perform the first oil change in a brand new engine?   Thanks, MWS_74 Replies to this message: vg33e power (Sep 22, 2008 2:51 pm)
#117 of 146 Re: '08 M5 GT Scheduled Maintenance [mws_74] by vg33e power Sep 22, 2008 (2:51 pm)
Replying to: mws_74 (Sep 09, 2008 11:10 am) On new vehicles the first oil change usually occurs at an "elongated" amount of time (usually 5000-10,000 miles) because engine manufacturers add a special additive that helps the "break-in" period of the engine and the overall reliability and longebility of the engine life. This is why the first oil change is not until 5k mikes or perhaps in computer controlled service minder vehicles (e.g. Hondas, etc...) somewhere in the 7500 mile region. My sister's 335i does not get her first oil change per BMW specs until 10k miles. with this in mind it is way better for you to leave the oil mixture the car came in from the factory as long as possible or reccomended by the manual. If after the first oil change you want to go back to the "old " mentality of "change your oil every 3k miles" then by all means go right ahead. the only thing you will hurt by doing so is your wallet, and not by much usually. As far as me I am sticking to the reccomended every 5k mile. Hope this helps.
#118 of 146 Time to replace Air Filter by mclincoln Oct 30, 2008 (12:42 pm)
According to the book you need to replace the Air Filter at 37,500. My local service station guy told me that I will be burning gas if I don't replace the Air Filter sooner. What's your opinion? Replies to this message: vg33e power (Oct 30, 2008 3:44 pm) whobodym (Oct 31, 2008 5:06 am) vg33e power (Oct 31, 2008 7:48 am)
#119 of 146 Re: Time to replace Air Filter [mclincoln] by vg33e power Oct 30, 2008 (3:44 pm)
Replying to: mclincoln (Oct 30, 2008 12:42 pm) IMHO, the more often you can afford to to replace the air filter the better. I personally went with a "Drop-in" K&N filter and I benefit from a tiny bit better acceleration, 1-2 MPG increase and the ease of pulling it out and cleaning it and re-using it. Best $35 spent. Here is the link

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