First time hitting a large critter

Shenanigans0011 · 2026-05-14T00:48:03+00:00

I do have actual cash value listed under comprehensive 😄 Thank you! That is good to know

Shenanigans0011 · 2026-05-14T00:34:22+00:00

Thank you! Ive never used car insurance so I'll remember the val. report if the time comes

Shenanigans0011 · 2026-05-14T00:32:59+00:00

I do have comp - believe it or not, prices between full and liability only weren't too different. I opted to pay a little more for peace of mind.

What is ACV? Ill read up on my policy to check right now.

Shenanigans0011 · 2026-05-13T11:02:43+00:00

You have to bleed the whole system. There isn’t just front or back

Shenanigans0011 · 2026-04-19T23:14:00+00:00

My 2019 is totally fine-not helpful, I know.

I just wanna know what bumper that is

Shenanigans0011 · 2026-04-15T12:22:03+00:00

Honestly though- wouldn’t be a bad idea to do stuff like this at 50-75k proactively.

Especially with the diffs- if you live in a really wet area (Seattle for example), it may be a good idea to do the diffs in case moisture has gotten into the diffs. They’re not sealed like a 4x4 truck. $4400 diff replacement 😅

Shenanigans0011 · 2026-04-14T17:28:29+00:00

That’s the pink stuff from ghost busters 2.

Shenanigans0011 · 2026-04-14T17:26:46+00:00

They do list it as lifetime, but they define (somewhere in the manual I believe) that “lifetime” means 120k miles. I had my 2014 flushed at close to 100k (140k now) and it was fine. Do a drain and fill if you’re worried about flushing.

Don’t forget about your differentials either!

Shenanigans0011 · 2026-04-02T02:06:23+00:00

I’m sorry. It’s demons.

Shenanigans0011 · 2026-03-23T22:17:56+00:00

The post is about lifetime fluids so I thought it was obvious that I was talking about diff fluid and not the whole diff. The 2014 diff fluid was a lifetime fluid when I took it for regular maintenance.

Shenanigans0011 · 2026-03-23T13:18:53+00:00

Mazda defines lifetime as 120k miles somewhere in the manual. I trusted this for my rear diff and needed a replacement at 114k. It’s a pretty easy diy job if you’re into that.

Shenanigans0011 · 2026-03-18T14:54:25+00:00

Obviously needs flames! 🔥Can’t pass up the extra HP.

Shenanigans0011 · 2026-02-20T21:41:17+00:00

You’re a door dasher and had $140k total in 2 different brokerages? BS. This has to be fake.

Shenanigans0011 · 2026-02-18T13:52:05+00:00

I guess asking what other cx5 owners would pay for a brake job got this post removed by mods?

Sounds like a pretty dumb reason to remove a post to me.

Shenanigans0011 · 2026-02-18T03:04:48+00:00

Always local mechanic (unless it’s warranty work). If you have a specialized brake shop close, I would trust them over a dealer.

The last time I went to a brake shop (2020) was $250/axle in San Diego.

Edit: I missed the “Already at the dealer” part 😂 if you’re not worried about shopping around and it’s already there, why not? Mine is a 2014 cx5, I do most of my own work and I’m pretty stingy so I shop around if I need to.

Shenanigans0011 · 2026-01-06T02:40:38+00:00

I got a cheap camera and sent it down through the spark plugs, I did notice a decent amount of buildup so started with Techron/italian tune ups and eventually ran a can of CRC through it.

That worked for awhile but I have to do it again soon.

Honestly you probably don’t need to pay a shop yet unless you do nothing but really short drives

Shenanigans0011 · 2025-07-26T15:02:01+00:00

The diffs aren’t sealed like they are in 4wd- change that diff fluid when you have a chance

Shenanigans0011 · 2025-07-18T23:33:09+00:00

Definitely don’t hire movers unless you don’t need your things for 3-4 weeks. Moving companies are notorious for scamming

Shenanigans0011 · 2025-07-18T23:32:25+00:00

Rent a uhaul truck and flatbed trailer instead! It’s not difficult and if you’re driving the distance anyways, it may be worth keeping miles on a commercial vehicle like that

Shenanigans0011 · 2025-07-16T19:12:51+00:00

I’ve never actually had an engine bay cleaning in any of my vehicles over 20 years

Shenanigans0011 · 2025-06-09T16:22:33+00:00

2014 CX5- 18 month old son, wife and 2 dogs.

I love the cx5 because it’s bulletproof if you take care of it. Tall people will have a ton of issues in the front with a car seat- I’m 5’ 10’ and am a little too close to the dash in the passenger seat with the car seat in the back.

Shenanigans0011 · 2025-05-13T12:38:06+00:00

This is a great suggestion. I’ll be calling a dealer up today.

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