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#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
#70 of 146 Re: Interior Pollen Filter by evped Aug 07, 2007 (3:22 pm)
Thanks athenasius, but I want to know how to change the cabin pollen filter, not the air filter. Replies to this message: athenasius (Aug 07, 2007 8:30 pm)
#71 of 146 Re: Interior Pollen Filter [evped] by athenasius Aug 07, 2007 (8:30 pm)
Replying to: evped (Aug 07, 2007 3:22 pm) no problem 'evped'. but i guess you missed the comment 'now the inside car' the battery disconnect is always for precaution. the lower cover in the lower cover where you gas peddle foot would touch. let me know. the cover in '6.' is the cover that is holding in the pollen filter. there seems to be one screw. the cover seems to be up and down(vert).

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