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35 messages, Last post on Jul 22, 2009 at 10:11 PM
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Replying to: melanjian (Feb 28, 2009 5:38 pm) For synthetic oil. It servces several purposes - it endures heat better. Good for those who bring their vehicles to the track often to race in high speed. - it lasts longer w/o breaking down. Good for longer interval between oil change (say, 10K-15K miles). However, the oil cost is 3X higher than regular one. Therefore, you don't really save much $$$ that way either. - it lubricates better especially at cold starts after long period of parking. How often do you do that?! If you change your oil regularly (say every 5000 miles) your CX9 engine will last long enough. Your transmission probably will fail before your engine does.... So, you decide whether you need synthetic or not. It is your money and your CX9. Some poeple baby their CX9s more than other. 
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| thanks again ceric!!! love your advice!!! | |
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Replying to: ceric (Jan 29, 2009 2:26 pm) Does this hitch go below the bumper? and if so, does it lower the rear height ie can you accidentally bump this on a steep drive?
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Replying to: zippydriver (May 05, 2009 6:02 am) Google the image "CX9 Hitch" and you will see at least one picture. The picture is from an installation video at etrail.com. You can find the OE installation at here www.mazdaparts.com -> go to CX9 and see the accessories. However, the OE one is 2 1/4" while the aftermarket only carries 3". To each one's own. I like the 3" opening.
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| What is needed for hitch wiring for the 2009 CX-9 GT AWD? It is set up and pre-wired for towing by Mazda and I want to install a Hidden Hitch and do the wiring myself if its pretty straightforward. I've seen on several forums that there is one connection to make and I've also read where other individuals are running wires to the battery among other places - can anyone simplify for a very NON-mechanical person? Any help is much appreciated!!! | |
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Replying to: pcz0925 (May 27, 2009 8:33 am)
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Replying to: ceric (May 27, 2009 10:29 pm) Please forgive my ignorance. When you state that the wiring should be at the rear end, do you mean under the car and if so, what should I be looking for?
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Replying to: pcz0925 (Jun 03, 2009 7:52 am) Take out the two little pins holding it in, and the entire compartment comes out.. Then look under the harness against the body, sort of underneath the tail light... its a 6 pin white connector taped to it. You can use a voltmeter with ground on the black pin, and map out the remaing pins (tl, tr, brake, running lights, etc) |
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