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#170 of 226 Re: Oil Change [gschulz] by dclurker Jun 06, 2008 (6:56 pm)
Replying to: gschulz (Jun 05, 2008 5:42 pm) I refer you to this gentleman's website. He's talking about a Mazda3, but it's the same 2.3 engine that's in the 5. (I hope the link works)   http://robert.aitchison.org/tiki-page.php?pageName=Mazda3+DIY+Oil+Change Replies to this message: gschulz (Jun 07, 2008 10:58 am) dclurker (Jun 07, 2008 3:05 pm)
#171 of 226 Re: Warranty Repairs [maltb] by dclurker Jun 07, 2008 (3:48 am)
Replying to: maltb (Jun 05, 2008 9:58 am) Personally, I would never take a car with a non-standard oil filter to a quick lube shop. Too easy for something to go wrong. IMO, you should either take the time and change the oil yourself (I do) or take the car to a dealer. Yes, you can go to the trouble of converting to a standard filter, but I wonder if doing so wouldn't void the warranty.
#172 of 226 Re: Oil Change [dclurker] by gschulz Jun 07, 2008 (10:58 am)
Replying to: dclurker (Jun 06, 2008 6:56 pm) dclurker, Thanks for the important info. already ordered a filter replacement & O-rings on line paid shipping that way but it will come to my house saves time which is at a premium right now. I have never gone to a Quick-Lube shop and don't intend to start now, always have changed my own that way I know what is going on. Replies to this message: dclurker (Jun 07, 2008 3:05 pm)
#173 of 226 Re: Oil Change [gschulz] by dclurker Jun 07, 2008 (3:05 pm)
Replying to: gschulz (Jun 07, 2008 10:58 am) No problem. I prefer changing my own oil, too. I was a little anxious the first time I did it on my Mazda5, but as long as you torque the filter housing properly you shouldn't have a problem. I've read a few horror stories online where the housing was over-tightened and the plastic cracked causing subsequent oil leakage. I still prefer the old spin-on filters, but that's progress I guess. Good luck!
#174 of 226 Re: Crystal White Pearl 2008 Touring [gschulz] by windstory Jul 10, 2008 (4:59 pm)
Replying to: gschulz (Apr 17, 2008 11:00 am) Hi Schulz,   We will buy this car very soon. Could you please tell me the dealer's information? Also, if you don't mind, would you please tell me your OTD paid and why you think it's a good deal? my email is yannie_ieeeyahoo.com . Thanks in advance.   Regards, Ian
#175 of 226 How's the cargo space? by nealyw Jul 30, 2008 (3:09 pm)
We're unexpectedly expecting our third baby, and looking for something to replace our Saturn sedan as the official kid-transport vehicle. I really like the idea of the Mazda5, because I prefer manual transmissions, and I'd love to have enough seating with up to 28 mpg. Also, I can't discount the lack of sticker-shock when I compare it to most minivans. The main worry I have is cargo space. Suppose I have the baby and the toddler in the second row, and the kindergartner sitting in the third row. Is there any chance I could then somehow have the baby's stroller in the car too? Or a load of groceries? I hear I should plan to get a roof-mounting luggage rack for road trips if I go with the Mazda5, but would this vehicle really be impractical for us for ordinary in-town usage? Thanks for your advice on this matter! Replies to this message: krainfo (Jul 31, 2008 8:00 am)
#176 of 226 Re: How's the cargo space? [nealyw] by krainfo Jul 31, 2008 (8:00 am)
Replying to: nealyw (Jul 30, 2008 3:09 pm) I'd go with the Mazda5. However, if you're planning to put a kindergartner in the back, encourage him/her to decorate the "big kid space" and make it a good-behavior honor to sit back there instead of in the middle with the little kids. Otherwise they feel exiled to the rear and fight over the middle seats as they grow up. Whatever you buy, go with captain chairs in the middle instead of a bench seat.   Our new car is a 2008 Mazda5 and it's great on space. I had three vans (2000 Toyota Sienna, 1998 Voyager, and 1994 Caravan) prior to this. All my vans were the sport/short model, not the extended model.    If you go with a full size van, I recommend the Toyota Sienna for quality. However, it drives like a tank. My 16-year old driver managed to scratch/dent every panel on the Sienna, and do a number on the garage door as well. Since she moved to a VW Jetta, her scraping problems are over.    On the down side: -We liked being able to roll our bikes right into the back of the Sienna without taking off the wheels. Very safe and convenient. The bikes are too tall for the Mazda 5, so we put a bike rack on top, and love it. It's a few extra loading minutes, but it's fine.   Yes, the Mazda5 is smaller, but it's so flexible. You can flatten one rear seat and leave the other up, to carry strollers, bikes, etc. and still have a child in back. We put the infant in the way back when he's likely to be napping anyway or for short trips. We load/unload his carry seat from the back.   On the plus side, the Mazda5 has a tight turning radius, gets much better gas mileage, has a great feel on the road and fits in the garage better. We love it.
#177 of 226 mazda5 traction control by bbq797 Jul 31, 2008 (4:59 pm)
Hi, I am very interested in purchasing a Mazda5 (current lease is up in Nov.), but I understand that there is no traction control or antiskid. I live in NY and can get a good deal of snow. Is this something I should be concerned about? I'm wondering what people's experiences have been in snow/ice etc.   Thanks! Replies to this message: 5_more (Jul 31, 2008 7:04 pm)
#178 of 226 Re: mazda5 traction control [bbq797] by 5_more Jul 31, 2008 (7:04 pm)
Replying to: bbq797 (Jul 31, 2008 4:59 pm) If you drive sanely, you shouldn't have a problem.   Given the stock tires, I was surprised how well it handled in the snow and ice.   Put a decent set of four snows on it, and you'll have a safer winter vehicle than you would have with all seasons and the features you mentioned.   You might want to compare the expected depth of snow that you'll be driving in. The 5 is a low vehicle. Snow tires or not, the air dam becomes a snow plow pretty quickly.
#179 of 226 by 5_more Aug 01, 2008 (4:27 am)
You might want to compare the expected depth of snow that you'll be driving in, to the 5's ground clearance.

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