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#60 of 146 maintenance / repairs not done at Mazda? by deirdref Apr 28, 2007 (8:15 am)
Replying to: drbond (Jul 10, 2006 1:35 pm) I'm considering buying a Mazda 5. My husband is a technician at a GM dealership and we have a fully equipped garage at home. He is concerned about being able to do maintenance / non-warranty repairs himself, is there a problem with this? He heard Mazda is very strict with their warranty. It just wouldn't make sense for us to drive 45 minutes to the dealership and / or pay someone else to do things he can do at home. Replies to this message: maltb (Apr 30, 2007 3:44 pm)
#61 of 146 Re: maintenance / repairs not done at Mazda? [deirdref] by maltb Apr 30, 2007 (3:44 pm)
Replying to: deirdref (Apr 28, 2007 8:15 am) As long as you perform routine maintenance per the schedule, they cannot deny your warranty. Basically, they have to prove that your neglect or improper service are the cause of the issue being denied.   Some people have been told crazy things by service managers but if you know your rights and aren't afraid to exercise them, you'll be fine.
#62 of 146 Re: Which is the correct oil weight on the M5 [ma3x] by whobodym May 13, 2007 (7:52 am)
Replying to: ma3x (Oct 09, 2006 2:23 pm) This is just a well-educated guess, but I believe the 5W-20 requirement is mostly based on the EPA gas mileage compliance calculations that Mazda used to certify the 5 for the US market. The numbers probably came out 0.1 mpg better, or something like that. If they didn't say 5w-20 was required, that would have been cheating on their certification testing. That said, I've found 5w-20 is easily available at the auto parts store, and I do buy it for my DIY oil changes. It's worked perfectly in our 5 for the first year, zero detectable oil consumption (but I live in a much cooler climate than S Florida).
#63 of 146 Engine Hesitation - anyone else? by whobodym May 13, 2007 (8:03 am)
Our 2006 5 Touring (MT) has annoyingly non-linear throttle response at throttle tip-in (shifting 1st to 2nd, especially). Usually it is subtle, but once every month or two, it is a severe stumble like a complete shut-down of the engine for a split second. Most typically these worst instances occur at about 1/2 throttle and about 2000 rpm. It recovers and runs normally after the split second, but not before the passengers heads have all lurched forward and back, and they have all grumbled about the driver's lousy clutch skills. Inexperience with manual transmissions is not the problem -- both my wife and I have decades of experience in other MT cars, conintuously since we were in our 20s in the 1970s-80s. Our other car, an Integra GS-R, has much smoother more predictable throttle response (and more of it too, of course, but I know I can't expect that out of the 5). We have tried only one dealer service visit on this issue so far, to a dealer with a good service manager, but they weren't able to duplicate the problem. Replies to this message: maltb (May 14, 2007 10:10 am) whobodym (Jun 08, 2007 4:41 am)
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#65 of 146 Re: Engine Hesitation - anyone else? [whobodym] by maltb May 14, 2007 (10:10 am)
Replying to: whobodym (May 13, 2007 8:03 am) Make sure the dealer gives you the latest PCM update. Mine did the same thing and the upgrade didn't fix it 100% but it was harder for me to duplicate it after that. Yes, I was at the point where I could duplicate it very easily. Replies to this message: whobodym (Jun 08, 2007 4:41 am)
#66 of 146 Re: Engine Hesitation - anyone else? [maltb] by whobodym Jun 08, 2007 (4:41 am)
Replying to: maltb (May 14, 2007 10:10 am) A big success! I got PCM update yesterday for our 2006 5 Touring 5MT (built Aug 2005 if I recall correctly). To my surprise and delight, the change in throttle response is noticeable all the time; when you crack open the throttle the first 25%, it now provides noticeably more torque. It feels distinctly peppier in ordinary driving. Both during warm-up, and warmed-up. (it was about 60deg F yesterday here.) It's hard to prove yet that it won't ever do the ~once-a-month severe hiccup now, but I am very happy with the update regardless.
#67 of 146 Interior Pollen Filter by evped Jul 05, 2007 (5:13 pm)
Can anyone tell me how to replace the cabin filter. My Honda has it behind the glove box and is an easy change. Many thanks. Replies to this message: athenasius (Aug 05, 2007 9:25 pm)
#68 of 146 Need Mazda service in West Los Angeles by lmossmd Aug 05, 2007 (5:15 pm)
Oddly enough, there's no Mazda dealer in West Los Angeles who does repairs or maintenance. Can anyone recommend an alternative in the area?   thanks
#69 of 146 Re: Interior Pollen Filter [evped] by athenasius Aug 05, 2007 (9:25 pm)
Replying to: evped (Jul 05, 2007 5:13 pm) the manual says (page 07-11-13) 1. romove the battery cover 2. disconnect the negative battery cable now inside the car it is on the left( drivers side i think) 3. remove the under cover 4. disconnect the evaporator temperature sensor connector 5. disconnect the power MOS FET connector (Full-auto air conditioner) 6. remove in order a) cover(in the pic it looks like it is on the side b) air filter (1)-bottom one) c) air filter (2)top one   Hope that helps. let me know

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