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#36 of 89 Re: Manual says change oil at 7K miles, Dealer says 3K [epicard] by imamg Feb 08, 2008 (2:41 pm)
Replying to: epicard (Feb 08, 2008 1:29 pm) Can't say much to that other that WOW... that's horrible... we "Dealers" get a horrible name for few like that one... I hope they're pressed into changing their ways... If they're of any significant size though... probably not... My fingers are crossed for it to be handled correctly...
#37 of 89 so far so good by ceric Feb 09, 2008 (1:44 am)
So, allow me to sum up the 36 posts about CX-9 problems - pulling left (TSB - turn strut 180 degree) - door (recall) - some concern about tranny by Aisin - rear hatch light (on or off)   The CX-9 sounds very reliable to me. I love mine so far. I do wish Mazda use a taller 1st gear. It is too short to be useful other than towing a heavy load. The second gear is as tall (or short) as the 1st gear of any Honda tranny. Replies to this message: kharris (Feb 09, 2008 7:20 am) ceric (Feb 10, 2008 8:50 pm)
#38 of 89 Re: so far so good [ceric] by kharris Feb 09, 2008 (7:20 am)
Replying to: ceric (Feb 09, 2008 1:44 am) About the transmission ratios: sure, but the Honda's(with one or two exceptions) have only a 5 speed transmission, so they have to space out the ratios over 5 speeds rather than having the luxury of 6 to work with like the Mazda. I don't know for certain but I would bet that the 6 speed that Honda does have also has the same kind of 1st gear ratio.   Ken Replies to this message: ceric (Feb 10, 2008 8:50 pm)
#39 of 89 Re: so far so good [kharris] by ceric Feb 10, 2008 (8:50 pm)
Replying to: kharris (Feb 09, 2008 7:20 am) There is no available 6-speed auto tranny in Honda/Acura lineup yet. Only 5-speed. That is one area where people criticize Acura lineup. (there are 6-speed manual trannys in Hondas)   Your point was exactly like mine. I meant to point out the fact that the 6-speed tranny in CX-9 (Aisin made) is no different than a 5-speed tranny of Honda since the 1st gear runs out of steam very quickly. Good for heavy load launch only.
#40 of 89 oil change for CX-9 by sedmund Mar 05, 2008 (7:43 pm)
I have a 2007 bought in June 07 and the nearest Mazda dealership is quite far. Would like to do an oil change in a nearby Jiffy lube or a similar place but feeling a little guilty doing this for such a new vehicle. Do you guys with a new vehicle make it a point to go to the dealership for oil changes or elsewhere? Replies to this message: ceric (Mar 05, 2008 11:53 pm) go8 (Mar 06, 2008 5:23 am)
#41 of 89 Re: oil change for CX-9 [sedmund] by ceric Mar 05, 2008 (11:53 pm)
Replying to: sedmund (Mar 05, 2008 7:43 pm) You are not required to go to dealers for service. As long as you keep the receipts of services performed, Mazda can't find trouble with you on warranty. Any ASE certified mechanics can perform the services for you.   That said, I don't trust Jiffy Lube on my new vehicles. Ask yourself, what kind of oil they use, what filter they use? Do they just charge you the labor cost if you brought the oil and filter yourself?
#42 of 89 Re: oil change for CX-9 [sedmund] by go8 Mar 06, 2008 (5:23 am)
Replying to: sedmund (Mar 05, 2008 7:43 pm) I preface this by saying all I know about cars is I put gas in it and it goes. That said, I bring the car to the dealership because it's close to me. If the dealership was far, I personally would have no problem having Jiffy Lube do the oil change.
#43 of 89 Electrical concerns? by blueru Mar 08, 2008 (11:13 am)
My wife and I just bought an '08 CX-9 Sport on Monday of this week. Already we have noticed 2 things: 1) the dome light does not work when a door is opened but does if you turn it to the "on" position, and 2) On 2 separate occasions it has taken several seconds (2 - 4) for the engine to turn over and catch. Has anyone else experienced similar situations? Any suggestions? Should we be concerned? We have never paid this much for a vehicle and then to have any type of problem, as minor as they may be, happen. Any feedback is appreciated. Replies to this message: 99zoomr (Mar 08, 2008 2:20 pm) blueru (Mar 08, 2008 3:25 pm) 99zoomr (Mar 09, 2008 7:37 pm) manojtv (Apr 11, 2008 9:23 am)
#44 of 89 Re: Electrical concerns? [blueru] by 99zoomr Mar 08, 2008 (2:20 pm)
Replying to: blueru (Mar 08, 2008 11:13 am) Check to make sure you have the overhead switch in the "Door" position, right in the center position on the overhead switch. The markings are a little confusing because it appears that there's only an on and off position. If you have it in the middle position and it still doesn't come on when you open the doors, take it to the dealer and have them replace the switch if necessary. My engine will sometimes take almost few seconds to start, but I haven't noticed it to be much longer than that. If you take it back for the light switch, also ask the dealer to check out the long cranking issue as well. If they have a good service department like the one I go to, they should be happy to check these out for you. You've paid for these things to work correctly, and a good dealer will want to make sure they do... Replies to this message: blueru (Mar 08, 2008 3:25 pm) 99zoomr (Mar 09, 2008 7:37 pm)
#45 of 89 Re: Electrical concerns? [99zoomr] by blueru Mar 08, 2008 (3:25 pm)
Replying to: 99zoomr (Mar 08, 2008 2:20 pm) My wife and I just got done running errands in our CX-9 and NOW the little light in the shape of the vehicle with the "key" sign inside of it will not stop flashing! It has never done this before and only happens when I shut off the ignition and take the key out. Any more concerns? Replies to this message: 99zoomr (Mar 09, 2008 7:37 pm)

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