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Re: mad as hell!!!!!!! [fred54]
by vbbuilt
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May 08, 2007 (3:44 am)
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Replying to: fred54 (May 04, 2007 12:29 pm)
Welcome to urban life.  Not trying to be cheeky, but if you live and drive in city areas, it's impossible not to have road debris thrown at you from other vehicles. It happens everywhere. Debris, such as little pebbles/rocks, are picked up by car and truck tires and thrown out. Eventually, they'll hit your hood at an angle that causes chips. If it's really bad where you live, you may want to try the bug shield, as the previous poster suggested.
I have the same problem...figure I'll take the car in for some detailing eventually. I personally don't like bug shields, as I had one on another vehicle and still had chips. To me, those shields detract from the clean lines of the vehicle. Just can't win. 
Vince.
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Re: ???? synthetics oil [docwatson]
by fonefixer
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May 08, 2007 (7:55 am)
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Replying to: docwatson (Mar 11, 2007 4:13 pm)
Most drivers don't understand that engine oil should be changed before it gets dirty and loses the value of the additive package. Changing at 3500~4000 miles achieves this, so don't believe that synthetic oil is needed under most except for severe weather type conditions. The Cx will always have clean oil circulating. Also, THe Cx uses a cartridge instead of a standard spin on filter. I have seen this cartridge and it is small, 4000 miles seems plenty before a change is warranted.
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- #118 of 176
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Re: ???? synthetics oil [fonefixer]
by steve_ HOST
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May 08, 2007 (8:52 am)
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Replying to: fonefixer (May 08, 2007 7:55 am)
I change my oil per the manufacturer's schedule (ok, usually a bit longer) with dead dino. And I drive them forever. If the additive package conks out so early, why not just pour another ounce of additive in? If the molecular tails break so fast, heaven forbid, why do most manufacturers recommend 7,500 mile or longer intervals now?
If you really care about the condition of your oil, then get an analysis done for $10 or $20. Otherwise you're just wasting money and needlessly dumping oil into the waste stream.
More on the oil wars in the Synthetic motor oil and Engine Oil - A slippery subject Part 2 discussions.
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Re: ???? synthetics oil [steve_]
by maltb
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May 08, 2007 (8:57 am)
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Replying to: steve_ (May 08, 2007 8:52 am)
This hurts, but I agree with Steve. 
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Re: ???? synthetics oil [fonefixer]
by carlitos92
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May 08, 2007 (2:12 pm)
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Replying to: fonefixer (May 08, 2007 7:55 am)
In one of my first posts in this thread, I think I mentioned the ability to swap out the cartridge filter housing for a spin-on unit via Mazda3 parts. Anyone tried this yet? After changing oil twice myself, I'm certainly getting ready to give it a shot, although what peeves me even more than the cartridge mess is the matress-sized underbody shield that you have to take off to get to the filter. Yikes!
-c92
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Re: ???? synthetics oil [carlitos92]
by vbbuilt
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May 09, 2007 (3:39 am)
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Replying to: carlitos92 (May 08, 2007 2:12 pm)
That's what do-it-yourselfers love to do....get all gooey, oily, and frustrated, just to have the satisfaction of changing their own oil. LOVE IT! Me? Let the Mazda techs get their hands dirty...I'll sip latte in the waiting room, watching TV. 
Vince.
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Re: ???? synthetics oil [vbbuilt]
by steve_ HOST
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May 09, 2007 (6:16 am)
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Replying to: vbbuilt (May 09, 2007 3:39 am)
You need to find a better dealer.
One with a wifi hotspot so you can post while waiting for the oil to drain.
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Re: ???? synthetics oil [steve_]
by vbbuilt
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May 09, 2007 (6:29 am)
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Replying to: steve_ (May 09, 2007 6:16 am)
Good idea! While we're dreaming here, let's add a spa! 
V.
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Re: HID Headlight Adjustment Needed? [dbake01]
by 2ndmahzda
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May 12, 2007 (5:47 am)
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Replying to: dbake01 (Dec 01, 2006 12:02 pm)
Has there been any updates on this? I joined the forum to ask just this question. My new CX-7 just turned 700 miles and I'm sure I'll get used to it if I have to. But, I don't wanna! I spoke to Mazda service about it and their response is that Mazda won't let them touch them. They acknowledged it to be a problem, but they can't, or won't do anything about it. My contention is that it's a safety issue, especially where I live. I live in a somewhat rural area where the roads can get very dark. I just know there's a deer just above the line. (BTW, my model does not have the manual adjustment button.)
Thanks.
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Re: HID Headlight Adjustment Needed? [2ndmahzda]
by carlitos92
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May 12, 2007 (7:01 am)
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Replying to: 2ndmahzda (May 12, 2007 5:47 am)
Is this a US-market car? If it doesn't have the manual adjustment dial, then it doesn't have HID headlights, which is what the original poster was referring to. I believe the law requires HID headlights to be adjustable, either manually or automatically.
I've never heard of non-HID headlights having any problems, and can't imagine why Mazda would admit to one. Hopefully being in a rural area, you can use your high beams when there is no oncoming traffic.
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