# \#mazda5 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/mazda5/8136.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Did an oil analysis on my Mazda](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-an-oil-analysis-on-my-mazda/194307)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2024, 11:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-an-oil-analysis-on-my-mazda/194307 "2024-02-07T11:27:22Z")
I did the Blackstone oil test after 5k and 18months or so - just the iron is a bit high - perhaps city driving. Viscosity is in the range. Oil was dark but they say color of oil is not an indicator. I noticed significan… --- ## [What tire ideas in today's market for a passenger car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-tire-ideas-in-todays-market-for-a-passenger-car/194064)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2024, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-tire-ideas-in-todays-market-for-a-passenger-car/194064 "2024-01-30T18:31:25Z")
I might need all 4 tires soon. I do not see many B3G1 offer anymore - even if there is, it is for highly priced tires. The tires seems to be Walmart tires from prior owner - it did 20k and still going - perhaps it does… --- ## [MPG acted strange: San Jose to Los Angeles and return](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mpg-acted-strange-san-jose-to-los-angeles-and-return/181334)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2024, 3:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mpg-acted-strange-san-jose-to-los-angeles-and-return/181334 "2024-01-08T03:08:11Z")
2013 model sport. I have driven this route periodically on I-5 and am familiar. My car has 103k on it, mostly freeway. All fluids are maintained well. During Pandemic I drove once a month but when my other car broke dow… --- ## [Engine coolant (FL22 type) & Iridium spark change interval](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-coolant-fl22-type-iridium-spark-change-interval/166630)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2023, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-coolant-fl22-type-iridium-spark-change-interval/166630 "2023-10-18T17:55:45Z")
2013 Mazda 5 100k bought at 85k Manual/Dealer says FL22 first time at120k/10yrs and then every 60k/5 yrs Spark every 75k Friends tells me that I should change the coolant now (ie 100k/7yrs) - should I wait till 120k… --- ## [Rear bolt adjustment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-bolt-adjustment/192700)
**Author:** [@juancanic\_186744](https://community.cartalk.com/u/juancanic_186744)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2023, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-bolt-adjustment/192700 "2023-09-06T17:10:09Z")
Hi everyone, I have a problem with this bolt adjustment (attached pics), but I dont know where I can get for buy it? anyone know where I can get it? my car is a Mazda 5 year 2007, 2.3 --- ## [Rear control arm removal! (tire eating mazda!)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-control-arm-removal-tire-eating-mazda/176414)
**Author:** [@alyviadarnell2012\_174943](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alyviadarnell2012_174943)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2022, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-control-arm-removal-tire-eating-mazda/176414 "2022-09-13T23:25:08Z")
So the rear tires on my mazda 5 get wore out quick (bought the car as is to fix up) the rear control arms need to be replaced today i started to remove them got the bolts loose pretty quick the bolt near the rotor is eas… --- ## [09 Mazda5. Replaced rear end components. Horrible rumbling noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-mazda5-replaced-rear-end-components-horrible-rumbling-noise/186342)
**Author:** [@Insideoriginal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Insideoriginal)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2022, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-mazda5-replaced-rear-end-components-horrible-rumbling-noise/186342 "2022-09-13T23:06:38Z")
Replaced upper and lower control arms, shock, spring, and stabilizer bar linkage. I saw that the plastic inside of the wheel well had come loose and it was bumping around, so I got some hardware and reattached it. Turns… --- ## [Spark plug only tightening tiny bit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-only-tightening-tiny-bit/169980)
**Author:** [@Dekastone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dekastone)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2020, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-only-tightening-tiny-bit/169980 "2020-09-16T17:04:36Z")
Hey there, I’ve just changed the spark plugs on my Mazda Premacy. Tightened them to hand tight then used a socket wrench to further tighten them but could only tighten them about 1/16th of a turn before I basically can… --- ## [CV Axle Assembly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cv-axle-assembly/166738)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 8:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cv-axle-assembly/166738 "2020-07-15T20:11:00Z")
The center boot on the front axle is torn on Right and Left side On my Acura, a mechanic just change the boot on the wheel side - he tells me the center boot might not be available. RockAuto has SURTRACK / TRAKMOTIVE p… --- ## [2008 Mazda Mazda5 fuse problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mazda-mazda5-fuse-problem/152440)
**Author:** [@Stallings](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stallings)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2019, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mazda-mazda5-fuse-problem/152440 "2019-11-09T15:13:10Z")
Have a 2008 Mazda five that when fuses are in the correctly the radio and interior lights work but you can’t remove key from ignition. Then if you remove the fuses the lights and radiO won’t work but you can remove the k… --- ## [Need help about mazda protege 5](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-about-mazda-protege-5/140130)
**Author:** [@jayjay123983\_150203](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jayjay123983_150203)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2019, 12:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-about-mazda-protege-5/140130 "2019-05-11T12:45:39Z")
Ok so i bought calipers rotors for the second time and still my back rear tire on the driver side is still overheating so im thinking its either my brake lines or brakea hoses please help thanks --- ## [Can the failure of the Transmission Control Module Cook the Transmission Fluid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-the-failure-of-the-transmission-control-module-cook-the-transmission-fluid/123893)
**Author:** [@Odysseus1001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Odysseus1001)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2018, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-the-failure-of-the-transmission-control-module-cook-the-transmission-fluid/123893 "2018-09-15T23:41:13Z")
My transmission control module failed under warranty. The dealer admits that the TCM is under warranty and replaced it. However, while the dealer agrees that the transmission fluid needs to be replaced (because it’s bu… --- ## [Tire pressure when is hot?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure-when-is-hot/124181)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2018, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure-when-is-hot/124181 "2018-09-04T23:30:46Z")
When vehicle is driven, what pressure I should inflate the tires to? One guy at tire shop said +3psi - so 38psi - the guy inflated said it will be bumpy. Mine is 2013 Mazda 5 - Factory says 35psi. When I was on freeway… --- ## [How often oil change on Mazda 5](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-often-oil-change-on-mazda-5/122687)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2018, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-often-oil-change-on-mazda-5/122687 "2018-08-14T00:15:06Z")
I drove 3.5k on freeway (99%) since the last change with regular oil - approx Jan 2018. Fluid color looks very good on inspection. Manual says 7.5k for my kind of drive - or 5k otherwise. Oil is also 1cm higher from t… --- ## [2012 Mazda Mazda5 ATF](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mazda-mazda5-atf/118705)
**Author:** [@Parker08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Parker08)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2018, 5:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mazda-mazda5-atf/118705 "2018-06-08T05:25:02Z")
Having difficulty finding non OEM ATF for 2012 Mazda 5. Mazda fluid is WAY too pricy and I’m not confident that it is all that great compared to other brands. --- ## [Strut repairs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strut-repairs/118567)
**Author:** [@Jenna28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jenna28)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2018, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strut-repairs/118567 "2018-06-03T16:26:30Z")
I have a 2013 Mazda 5 with 95k miles on it. We’re going to be road tripping through the middle-of-nowhere desert southwest in a couple weeks, so I took the car in for a general inspection. The mechanic said the left stru… --- ## [Car randomly won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-randomly-wont-start/118054)
**Author:** [@CarrieAnn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarrieAnn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2018, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-randomly-wont-start/118054 "2018-05-27T00:24:36Z")
I have a 2007 Mazda5 that randomly wouldn’t start one day, it would just click once and that’s it. Everything is getting power and we recently replaced the alternator, battery, timing belt, and ac belt. We were thinking … --- ## [How much more fluid on the dipstick?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-more-fluid-on-the-dipstick/116661)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2018, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-more-fluid-on-the-dipstick/116661 "2018-05-02T20:50:08Z")
My engine oil fluid is slightly over the max mark - maybe 0.5" - 0.75" Dealer said it is less than a quart, even though it shows as 0.5" - 0.75" They did a 30point inspection and it was not brought to my attention - h… --- ## [Most practical Type M5 ATF?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/most-practical-type-m5-atf/112409)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2018, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/most-practical-type-m5-atf/112409 "2018-02-21T17:51:45Z")
This is drain and fill for a post 2012 Mazda5 - they use Type M5 ATF - there are a lot of options - what would be most practical ones: Synthetic - Redline D4 Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) $48 https://www.walmart… --- ## [Suv ignition stays on after car is turn off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suv-ignition-stays-on-after-car-is-turn-off/112289)
**Author:** [@JLM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JLM)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2018, 11:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suv-ignition-stays-on-after-car-is-turn-off/112289 "2018-02-14T11:53:48Z")
i have 2014 MAzda CX5 i urn the suv off and i get a peeping telling the ignition is not off and i can’t lock the car. can you explain that to me . --- ## [Maintenance questions - pulsation and Tranny fluid color](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-questions-pulsation-and-tranny-fluid-color/111966)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2018, 5:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-questions-pulsation-and-tranny-fluid-color/111966 "2018-02-13T05:09:45Z")
A friend has two issues on his Mazda with 80k - 5 yr old: He had the rotor surfaced due to pulsation. But the pulsation has not completely gone. There is still some happen from time to time. What might be the fix? Tran… --- ## [2008 Mazda 5 / tires worn to inner tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mazda-5-tires-worn-to-inner-tires/107521)
**Author:** [@desertheat4u](https://community.cartalk.com/u/desertheat4u)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2017, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mazda-5-tires-worn-to-inner-tires/107521 "2017-09-05T13:21:14Z")
My tires wear out towards the inner part of the tires fast. I have replaced the shocks and struts and also the inner links and alignment is always done. Why do my tires keep wearing out fast towards the inner part? I rot… --- ## [HO2S troubles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ho2s-troubles/104859)
**Author:** [@Aurelan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aurelan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2017, 8:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ho2s-troubles/104859 "2017-06-12T08:21:34Z")
Last month I dealt with a few engine codes, including a P0030/P0031, HO2S heater circuit. The sensor was old anyway so I up and replaced it, all the codes wiped, we were good. Now I have the codes again, one month later.… --- ## [2 new tires mounted diagonally (one in front, one in year)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-new-tires-mounted-diagonally-one-in-front-one-in-year/103019)
**Author:** [@fhuebler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fhuebler)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2017, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-new-tires-mounted-diagonally-one-in-front-one-in-year/103019 "2017-04-17T21:24:15Z")
I have two different pairs of all-season tires: one pair that has been driven for about 20,000 miles, another pair from a different manufacturer that is new and that has been driven for maybe 1,000 miles. The older tires… --- ## [2007 Mazda5 No power runs rough](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda5-no-power-runs-rough/77050)
**Author:** [@oldred500](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldred500)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2013, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda5-no-power-runs-rough/77050 "2013-02-02T23:29:56Z")
Our 07 Mazda5 (80k) once in a while will start and run very roughly, and pressing the gas to the floor only gets it to 3,000 rpms. It has diminished power for climbing hills when this occurs. Everytime this happens if w… --- ## [Mazda 5 - Middle of the car sounds like it is ready to fall off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-5-middle-of-the-car-sounds-like-it-is-ready-to-fall-off/76429)
**Author:** [@EdCamp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EdCamp)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2012, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-5-middle-of-the-car-sounds-like-it-is-ready-to-fall-off/76429 "2012-12-31T22:16:02Z")
Any tips - coverter shield or other items. When we drive an otherwise perfect 2008 Mazda 5 and roll over any bumps, the middle of the car sounds like the exhaust or middle of the car is erady to break Thanks Elc --- ## [Mazda 5 Clock Spring Kills Air Bag](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-5-clock-spring-kills-air-bag/74901)
**Author:** [@Shully](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shully)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2012, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-5-clock-spring-kills-air-bag/74901 "2012-10-10T21:05:27Z")
I've got a 2007 Mazda 5, 100k miles on it. Recently the air bag warning light came on. The local mechanic pulled an error code indicating an open circuit associated with the drivers side airbag. The didn't want to tac… --- ## [Mazda5 Traction Control necessary?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda5-traction-control-necessary/71667)
**Author:** [@mbmore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mbmore)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2012, 2:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda5-traction-control-necessary/71667 "2012-04-03T02:13:49Z")
I currently drive a 2000 Subaru Outback and I'm looking for a new vehicle. I live in southern Maine and drive about 20 miles each way to work. My commute is not on winding back roads, but it's not on the highway either. … --- ## [Is 30K worth $2650 when buying a used car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-30k-worth-2650-when-buying-a-used-car/71651)
**Author:** [@redecho](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redecho)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2012, 8:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-30k-worth-2650-when-buying-a-used-car/71651 "2012-03-29T08:32:11Z")
We are considering two Mazda 5s, one having 30,000 miles more than the other, and costing $2,650 less. Can anyone comment on this in general, and in specific to this car? Thank you! --- ## [Tpms](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tpms/69819)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2011, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tpms/69819 "2011-12-05T20:19:27Z")
I am considering purchasing 4 snow tire with wheels for my Mazda 5. Having the snow tires on dedicated wheels will make putting them on and off very easy for me to do. The rims will pay for themselves in 2 years rather t… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/mazda5/8136.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=mazda5)