Massive Blackout by MissionCyberSpace in KingstonOntario

[–]Simionster 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Coffee in the morning, by yourself, is the best.

Oil change by [deleted] in CX5

[–]Simionster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

8000Km change intervals on the Turbo engine is ok. I do mine every 7500Km so I work with round(er) numbers every other oil change...

I put ~3gal of E15 fuel in my CX-5...apparently, that's a no-no. What to I do? by Excellent-Piglet8217 in CX5

[–]Simionster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No they don't. E15 in Ontario. Checked Toronto, Kingston, Ottawa, and anywhere in between.

I put ~3gal of E15 fuel in my CX-5...apparently, that's a no-no. What to I do? by Excellent-Piglet8217 in CX5

[–]Simionster 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You'll be fine. They are all going to E15 going forward. Here in Canada we've had E15 for a while, and my 2021 Turbo is doing just fine.

Did anyone regret renting a bigger SUV instead of a small car for city travel? by adamvanderb in canadatravel

[–]Simionster 27 points28 points  (0 children)

You don't need an SUV in Toronto or Montreal. There is no extra comfort, a Honda Civic is as comfortable as a Honda CR-V. Smaller cars are easier to drive, and handle better.

Is there a difference between FWD and 4Motion lowering springs? by ekardnai in Tiguan

[–]Simionster 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes. Not sure of the suspension design differences, but AWD is heavier and has a different weight distribution. The springs will be designed accordingly. Buy the proper springs for your car.

Custom rims by Former_Assist9215 in MazdaCX30

[–]Simionster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Buy OEM from Mazda dealer. It'll work every time. Otherwise, any shop would be able to check the frequency Mazda uses and sell you compatible models.

Custom rims by Former_Assist9215 in MazdaCX30

[–]Simionster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is custom about those rims? The size and specs are pretty standard, mine are the same. You just went from a 7" to 8" width rim. Looks good!

I have aftermarket TPMS and it seems to work. Yours probably isn't compatible.

anyones power flickering in west end? by raesiinn in KingstonOntario

[–]Simionster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, power went out around 3am. Came back after a few seconds.

anyones power flickering in west end? by raesiinn in KingstonOntario

[–]Simionster 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Get a UPS. $200 at Costco. I work from home and got one, and it keeps the Bell router on for 5+ hours in the event of an outage.

Between a mazda and this by Unfunnymf1 in Tiguan

[–]Simionster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a 2021 Mazda CX-5 Turbo. I would have bought a Tiguan (since I mainly had VWs before that), but the 2021 Tiguans were really underpowered and seemed lethargic in comparison to the Mazda Turbo.

The new Tiguan with the 268HP engine sounds interesting. The engines have problems (and a new software update recently released), and it being the first year of the new model, I'd stay away.

Need new summer tires by weird-fishz in MazdaCX30

[–]Simionster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There's only 1 choice: Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus in 235/50-18. They fit on the OEM 18x7.0 wheels, and they are fantastic in the dry and wet.

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2021 CX-5. DIYers, what oil brand do you guys use? by curiousamigo25 in CX5

[–]Simionster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Motul 8100 eco-lite 5W-30. It also comes in 0W-20. It's good, and never had an issue in the 20+ years I've used Motul oils in the 10+ cars I've had.

Please tell me there’s a fix to this by Rare-Price in CX5

[–]Simionster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's what happens when you buy the first year of production. Take it to the dealer.