2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata — going one inch smaller for winter wheels
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club, about 39,000 miles. I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall.
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2006 Mazda RX-8 Sport — dealer says they can't reproduce the problem
2006 Mazda RX-8 Sport, about 62,000 miles. I've brought the car in twice for an intermittent warning and both times the dealer says no fault found. I have video and timestamps. What's the best way to…
2021 Mazda CX-5 Turbo — can I go one inch smaller for winter wheels?
2021 Mazda CX-5 Turbo, about 78,000 miles. Looking at a smaller-diameter winter setup for more sidewall. Main concern is brake clearance and keeping total tire diameter close. What measurements do yo…
1993 Mazda RX-7 — surface rust underneath a winter daily
There is early surface rust on brackets, fasteners and seams underneath, but nothing structural. For a salt-belt car, what treatment slows it down without creating a hard coating that traps moisture?…
2021 Mazda CX-5 — metallic rattle for a few seconds after cold start
2021 Mazda CX-5 Turbo, about 87,000 miles. There is a short metallic rattle after the first cold start of the day, then it disappears once the engine settles. Warm restarts are quiet. Where would you…
2021 Mazda CX-5 — windshield replaced — does camera calibration matter? — Salt Lake City owner question
2021 Mazda CX-5 Turbo, about 54,000 miles. A new windshield is installed and there is no dash warning, but the shop recommends camera calibration. If the manufacturer procedure calls for it, would yo…
Coolant level slowly drops with no puddle
Reservoir moves from full to low over a few weeks. No puddle, no obvious hose leak, and the oil looks normal. Is a pressure test the next logical step or is there something simpler I should inspect f…
CX-5 turbo oil level drops before service interval
I'm seeing the oil level fall enough between services that I now check it regularly. No obvious leak. For other turbo owners, what documentation/tests did you collect before bringing an oil-consumpti…
Need advice: Water spots came back after paint correction
Paint looked perfect after correction, but after a few outdoor washes I can see water spotting again under certain light. I'm trying to improve the process rather than keep polishing clear coat away.…
2021 Mazda CX-5 — car pulls right even though alignment is green
2021 Mazda CX-5 Turbo, about 97,000 miles. Alignment printout is within spec, but the car still wants to drift right on a flat road. Tire pressures match. Would you cross-rotate tires to check radial…
2019 Mazda Mazda3 — 120k one-owner car versus 70k with thin history
2019 Mazda Mazda3 Preferred, about 85,000 miles. The higher-mileage car has detailed records and consistent ownership; the lower-mileage example has sparse history. If both inspect well, how much wei…
ShiftShopper690Community StarterSep 1, 20262019 Mazda Mazda3 PreferredCentral Jersey2 replies0 helpful
2006 Mazda RX-8 — alternator whine after adding amplifier and DSP
2006 Mazda RX-8 Sport, about 149,500 miles. System is quiet with the engine off, but a high-pitched whine follows RPM once running. Grounds look okay. What is the fastest isolation order for power, s…
2006 Mazda RX-8 — new model reveal: what matters after headline specs?
2006 Mazda RX-8 Sport, about 157,500 miles. Launch stories focus on horsepower and screens, but I care about curb weight, tire sizes, cargo dimensions, serviceability, trim packaging and real transac…
2021 Mazda CX-5 — fuel trims are positive at idle and improve with RPM
2021 Mazda CX-5 Turbo, about 92,000 miles. Long-term fuel trims are much more positive at idle than at 2,500 RPM. No obvious misfire. Does that pattern still make an intake/vacuum leak the first plac…
2021 Mazda CX-5 — check-engine light turned itself off — still scan it?
2021 Mazda CX-5 Turbo, about 74,000 miles. The light was on for two days and then disappeared before I could schedule service. Car feels normal. Is there still likely to be useful stored or pending d…
2006 Mazda RX-8 — infotainment became glitchy after an OTA update
After a software update the screen occasionally reboots and one saved setting keeps resetting. Is there a normal post-update reset procedure owners should try before booking service?
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club — need advice: Shudder at light throttle around 40 mph
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club, about 37,000 miles. I get a light shudder at steady throttle around 35–45 mph. If I accelerate harder or lift off, it goes away. Trying to figure out whether this sounds m…
Miata soft-top clicking over small bumps
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club, about 1,200 miles. Getting a repetitive click from around the roof/header area on rough pavement. Top seals look okay and it doesn't leak. Has anyone isolated a trim/latch…
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata — car died once at a light and restarted immediately
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club, about 14,000 miles. The engine shut off at a stop once, restarted right away, and has been normal since. No warning stayed on. What data or checks would you prioritize bef…
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club — who is actually discounting below MSRP in this region?
Inventory looks better but dealer quotes still vary a lot. I'm not looking to name-and-shame anyone—just trying to get a sense of whether people are seeing real discounts locally before I drive two h…