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Re: Interior Pollen Filter by evped
Aug 07, 2007 (3:22 pm)
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Thanks athenasius, but I want to know how to change the cabin pollen filter, not the air filter.
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Re: Interior Pollen Filter [evped] by athenasius
Aug 07, 2007 (8:30 pm)
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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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Re: Interior Pollen Filter by evped
Aug 15, 2007 (12:18 pm)
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I still can't find the filter. I took off the panel next to the gas pedal and ran into a dead end. Any other help would be appreciated. I also cannot find anything in the owner's amnual about it.
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Re: Interior Pollen Filter [evped] by whobodym
Aug 16, 2007 (7:15 pm)
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Replying to: evped (Aug 15, 2007 12:18 pm)

I have the factory shop manual, but have never done it myself. It says on page 07-11-13 to 1) remove battery cover 2) disconnect neg cable 3) remove under cover 4) disconnect evaporator temp sensor connector 5) remover MOS FET connector (if climate control version) 6) remove filter cover 7) remove lower half of filter 8) remove upper half of filter 9) install in reverse order. Good luck!
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Maintenance Cost. by castg1
Aug 17, 2007 (10:29 am)
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Hi, presently we are having the following done at the dealership.
 
1. change oil as per maintenance schedule
2. yearly inspection/checkup of brakes
3. and other maintenance listed in the book.. supposedly we needed to do to satisfy warranty conditions.
 
We find the above can be quite expensive. I can definetely do the above myself (have the necessary tools..skill set) etc..
 
Is there anyone doing these maintenance themselves? and how do you 'prove' to mazda that you are doing the scheduled maintenance? Do you show receipts? etc..?
 
Thanks.
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Re: Interior Pollen Filter by evped
Aug 23, 2007 (11:45 am)
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Thanks for the info, I'll give it another shot.
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Rain sensing wipers by zbx
Oct 06, 2007 (3:15 pm)
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Does this make sense? I phoned the dealer to say I wanted the rain sensing wipers adjusted to be more sensitive, but they flatly answered that they can't do it. Aside from turning the sensitivity knob, is the only way to increase the sensitivity by keeping the windshield clean?
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First Boo Boo :( by w00000t
Oct 20, 2007 (7:51 pm)
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Can anyone recommend a decent product that can buff out or at least significantly diminish the appearance of small (about hair thin sized) scratches? I've only had my Mazda5 two weeks and some dork whacked into the rear bumper in a parking lot Friday night
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Re: Rain sensing wipers [zbx] by zbx
Oct 21, 2007 (9:55 am)
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Replying to: zbx (Oct 06, 2007 3:15 pm)

I just went to my dealer yesterday & they also flatly told me the sensitivity can only by increased by the factory changing the glass. So your answer makes sense.
 
BTW, do you find it strange that the recommended oil change interval is 8,000 km (= 5,000 miles) rather than 5,000 km (= 3,000 miles)? My 2002 Honda Accord is on 3,000 mile oil change frequency.
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Re: Rain sensing wipers [zbx] by bobw3
Oct 22, 2007 (5:35 am)
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Replying to: zbx (Oct 21, 2007 9:55 am)

Most cars I've owned have had factory recommend oil changes at 5000 miles with 3000 miles only if drivign in severe conditions. My Honda Fit's first oil change was required at 9000 miles and the maintenance minder computer indicates that the next one won't be due until at least 16,000 miles.
 
The 3000 miles/3 month cycle is recommended mostly by garages like Jiffy Lube who simply want the business.

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