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#218 of 359 Re: 06 Mazda 5 [bobw3] by coolmazda5

Oct 02, 2009 (10:53 am)

Replying to: bobw3 (Oct 02, 2009 9:39 am)
Not really apart from what you have highlighted already, BUT the ride feels more smoother/refined, plus it seems that they corrected some of the little things that were overseen in the 06 as it has been also highlighted earlier.
 
One silly example is: my 08 6-CD player has now a pause option, very useful. Another one: the sliding doors now have an extra pillar/door support/stopper on the top corner. Silly, but I'm sure that reduces wear and vibration in the long run...
 
MPG is a little bit better but not drastic change, I guess it was some fine-tuning done. The 08 gets an extra MPG in average (yes, one, but better than nothing )
 
Driving dynamics, well they are Mazda and 5MT, enough said. But feel very equal though.
 
Now, note that if you really need TC and DSC as many people have complained, 2010 is the one for you:
http://www.mazdausamedia.com/content/2010-mazda5
 
Alright allright, off-topic, they are gonna come and get us

#219 of 359 TSB Link for Mazda 5 Front Suspension by agb1

Oct 21, 2009 (6:58 pm)

I am having the flexing/thumping noises from my 2007 Mazda 5 now that it's cold. I found the 208 technical bullentin that applies to 2006-2007. Here is the link. I already called my dealer; our Mazda 5 is still under warranty and I'm going to bring this with me to make the process easier.
 
This Tch Bullentin is Called:
Subject:
NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR SUSPENSION WHEN PASSING OVER A BUMP
OR DRIVING ON UNEVEN ROAD
 
Link: http://www.finishlineperformance.com/pdf/mazda5/bulletin/02-001-08-1918.pdf
 
13 pages of tech bulletin. Hope this helps my fellow Mazda 5 owners. I like this car, so I hope the noisy suspension can be addressed.
 
Good Driving.....

#220 of 359 Re: TSB Link for Mazda 5 Front Suspension [agb1] by riproy

Oct 22, 2009 (9:41 am)

Replying to: agb1 (Oct 21, 2009 6:58 pm)
This TSB has been mentioned here a few times. I hope it works for yours - it didn't work for ours. Twice.

#221 of 359 extended warranty does not cover bushings by trishr1

Nov 23, 2009 (6:19 pm)

My three year warranty has expired, however, prior to it expiring I called Mazda Canada and asked if the extended warranty covered the "existing" bushing issue and I was told NO. So if you are thinking of buying it to cover the costs of replacing the defective bushings you are out of luck.

#222 of 359 Re: Noise in Rear Suspension? [teamoncerider] by kilder

Dec 12, 2009 (3:02 pm)

Replying to: teamoncerider (Nov 27, 2006 11:55 am)
Hi,i also have the clunking noise coming from the rear of the car.I decided the other day to ride in the back seat while my wife drove.It is really loud back there and i also thought it may be the shocks but when i checked them i nthen saw the reason for the noise.The front bushing on the rear trailing link is completely destroyed and when you go over a bump the metal part of the arm hits the underside of the car causing a loud clunk.So,i thought that i could simply replace the bushing to solve the problem.Called up the local dealer and they sent me a parts picture of the link and the bushing was shown as a seperate part.So i was really happy that i didn't have to buy the link with the bushing which is a couple of hundred dollars.I called the dealer back and they told me that yes the part is seperate and it has a part number and would be only around 30 dollars.But it will not be avaliable to purchace for a couple of months.Then i found out that the ford escort has the same suspension parts.i will have to check with ford to see if the bushing can be purchased.In the mean time does anyone know if there is an aftermarket bushing avaliable?

#223 of 359 Re: Noise in Rear Suspension? [kilder] by trishr1

Dec 15, 2009 (7:13 pm)

Replying to: kilder (Dec 12, 2009 3:02 pm)
Hi,
Can you tell us what year your Mazda5 is.
Thanks

#224 of 359 Re: Noise in Rear Suspension? [trishr1] by mazda_5_ugh

Dec 16, 2009 (4:17 am)

Replying to: trishr1 (Dec 15, 2009 7:13 pm)
Yes-
It's a 2006. They lubricated the bushings with white lithium grease and since then it's been quiet. Winter is coming up though and that's usually when we hear it.

#225 of 359 Re: Noise in Rear Suspension? [trishr1] by kilder

Dec 17, 2009 (6:52 pm)

Replying to: trishr1 (Dec 15, 2009 7:13 pm)
Hi,my car is a 2006.

#226 of 359 Re: Noise in Rear Suspension? [kilder] by mazda_5_ugh

Dec 18, 2009 (7:37 am)

Replying to: kilder (Dec 17, 2009 6:52 pm)
The noise is now back (cold temps this week). I'm taking the vehicle in next week to have the bushing lubricated with silicone grease instead this time. I've read that silicone grease works better, I've also read that there are after market bushing made for the Mazda 5 that are teflon lined and may solve the problem-- not sure though. We had ordered an 2010 Mazda 5 to replace, but it doesn't look like we'll go through with the purchase since we haven't been able to sell our present vehicle and doubt a trade-in would be high enough to make it feasible. Good luck. Let's just hope everyone learns from our misfortune.

#227 of 359 Re: 06 Mazda 5 [mazda_5_ugh] by 123jim321

Jan 07, 2010 (11:46 am)

Replying to: mazda_5_ugh (Oct 02, 2009 10:12 am)
Has anyone had a response from Mazda re: suspension? I think most peoples initial response to the suspension issue is that the tires are bad. So it take 40,000 miles until consumers start to realize that it is actually the car that is causing the tire wear problem. Mazda acted oblivious to the problem when I spoke with them.

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