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#120 of 144 Re: Time to replace Air Filter [mclincoln] by whobodym Oct 31, 2008 (5:06 am)
Replying to: mclincoln (Oct 30, 2008 12:42 pm) or, for a more conservative approach, take out the air filter yourself and look at it. Yes a plugged up air filter is bad, but it entirely depends how dusty the environment of your usual driving has been. I replace mine on time, not early, and while they always look a little dirty, they aren't dramatically packed with volumes of dust -- you can tell what color the original new filter element was. My driving is ordinary urban/suburban Pacific Northwest, not very dry or dusty. I'd guess the midwest / south / eastern seaboard cities and suburbs would be similar, but the southwest, dry mountain west, and farming regions would be worse. Frequent dirt roads would obviously be bad. And I also advise, don't take mileage / power claims too seriously. Replies to this message: vg33e power (Oct 31, 2008 7:48 am)
#121 of 144 Re: Time to replace Air Filter [whobodym] by vg33e power Oct 31, 2008 (7:48 am)
Replying to: whobodym (Oct 31, 2008 5:06 am) Well, to each its own. My claims of MPG increase and little pep is subjective. I also offered the K&N option because in the long run it last longer and pays itself off, rather then spending $15 or so on a replacement filter every 15K miles. Plus I live in sunny and dry SoCal, so for me that was my best choice. Just my $0.02
#122 of 144 LR Sliding Door Power Lock Actuator by whobodym Nov 08, 2008 (2:37 pm)
Our left rear sliding door started intermittently failing to unlock with the remote, several months ago. It was most likely to fail first try in the morning, and most likely to still work OK, right after monkeying with the locks back and forth a lot. To my surprise and aggravation, it totally failed to misbehave during its first overnight dealer service visit, and they claimed nothing could be done. The second, two-night visit did produce failure for the dealer mechanic but their fix ("replace inner door handle") did not fix the problem. The third visit, to a second dealer, got a replacement lock actuator and it seems to be the ticket.   My church buddy with another 2006 5 told me "ours does exactly the same thing". They had blamed the 3 year old son who sits in that seat in theirs.   Maybe some of you have the same problem?
#123 of 144 I have the same problem by madsedan Dec 10, 2008 (7:10 am)
Dealer has been unable over the last 2 years to resolve it, rear doors will NOT unlock by the remote, it was intermittent for about a year and now it happens more often then it doesn't. My wife has now witnessed that the inside lock retracts like its unlocked but when you go to open the door the door actually "re-locaks" itself and you can see the inside trigger for the lock go back. Replies to this message: athenasius (Dec 10, 2008 2:30 pm) whobodym (Dec 10, 2008 6:28 pm) vasselle (Aug 18, 2009 7:43 am)
#124 of 144 Re: I have the same problem [madsedan] by athenasius Dec 10, 2008 (2:30 pm)
Replying to: madsedan (Dec 10, 2008 7:10 am) see this link for the message with the part number they need to replace. If the link does not work it is number 526 under the mazda 5 owners accessories & Modifications folder.   http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.ef90f53/525
#125 of 144 Re: I have the same problem [madsedan] by whobodym Dec 10, 2008 (6:28 pm)
Replying to: madsedan (Dec 10, 2008 7:10 am) Yes, your description exactly matches our experience in every detail. The new lock actuator seems to have worked perfectly for about one month now. Replies to this message: vasselle (Aug 18, 2009 7:43 am)
#126 of 144 Re: Interior Pollen Filter [evped] by jonat1x May 31, 2009 (5:58 pm)
Replying to: evped (Aug 23, 2007 11:45 am) Did you ever manage to get this done?
#127 of 144 How long before changing transmissioin fluid? by blynmazda5 Jul 31, 2009 (3:39 am)
I have a 2006 5 AT with 33K miles 75% city driving.   There is no recommended time to replace the transmission fluid on the maintainence schedule. Have others changed the transmission fluid?   How can you tell when it's time? To be honest I haven't checked the fluid since I first got the car. Three years ago when I checked it for the first time, I was surprised that it was clear and not red. Yesterday when I looked at the fluid it looks a bit dark, not red. There is no smell to it and it feels smooth to the touch.   Thanks for the feedback.   Gideon Replies to this message: vg33e power (Jul 31, 2009 6:59 am) txf23 (Aug 12, 2009 3:01 am) vg33e power (Aug 12, 2009 6:35 am)
#128 of 144 Re: How long before changing transmissioin fluid? [blynmazda5] by vg33e power Jul 31, 2009 (6:59 am)
Replying to: blynmazda5 (Jul 31, 2009 3:39 am) I personally change (drain and refill) mine every 15K miles or 1 year. Call it over kill but this is what my older Honda (1996) called for and I adopted that interval for my Mazda5, plus I don't see a problem having clean fluid every 15K miles. It doesnt cost much and it only takes a few more minutes to do it when your doing your oil change (if you are a do-it-yourselfer). Replies to this message: txf23 (Aug 12, 2009 3:01 am) vg33e power (Aug 12, 2009 6:35 am)
#129 of 144 Rear Doo by kivo Aug 09, 2009 (3:55 am)
Has anyone had a problem with the rear door not closing? No matter how hard I slam it, it does not close all the way and the dashboard light is on. Any suggestions? Thanks

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