Am I asking for trouble if I tow a trailer with a Mazda CX-5?
Jul 18, 2013 · In contemplating moving our son back to Virginia Tech from NJ, we are pricing out adding a tow hitch to our 2013 Mazda CX-5. We have access to a small trailer and will be hauling college apartment stuff like a bed, desk, dresser, and kickin’ sound system. We don’t anticipate getting anywhere near the 2000 lb towing capacity. We recognize that the performance will be significantly different ...
2015 Mazda CX-5 Towing across country - Car Talk Community
Sep 19, 2016 · Hi All, In about a year my wife is going to start travel nursing. We would be traveling to different parts of the US every 3 months or so and we will be driving the 2015 CX-5. We looked into the towing capacity which is 2000 lbs. A 5x8 covered trailer is 860 pounds and we would bring clothes, kitchenware, a crib, and the electronics. I am curious as to what I can do to the CX-5 to make it ...
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Nov 3, 2023 · 2015 Mazda CX-5 Towing across country. ... Towing capacity conundrum. Maintenance/Repairs. audi, a8. 26: ...
Towing capacity for a small hatchback - Car Talk Community
Oct 28, 2016 · The cost of truck rental + car tow or shipment is prohibitive so I am hoping to tow a 4 X 6 or 5 x 8 cargo trailer with my 2012 Mazda 2 instead (manual transmission). I’m getting conflicting reports on whether the Mazda 2 can handle the tow. The dealer says the car has no towing capacity, but U-Haul and other sites say that it is indeed possible.
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Jul 23, 2020 · And the F150 with the 3.5 L V6 can tow up to 13,200 pounds, properly equipped, according to this: imlaycityfordsales.com The Ultimate Ford F-150 Towing Capacity Guide (2020, 2019, & 2018) The Ford F-150 has become known as the "king of towing" among pickup trucks. So what exactly makes the Ford F-150 towing capabilities exceed its competitors?
Towing with 2015 Ford FOcus - Car Talk Community
Apr 12, 2016 · I bought a 2015 Ford Focus not too long ago and I really like the car. Has 2.0 liter motor with automatic transmission. I am curious whether it would be advisable to tow anything with the car? The few people I have asked have given conflicting information - but really are not car experts either. I am not talking about a travel trailer - but rather a single motorcycle that weighs about 330 ...
Towing with a 2003 BMW X3 3L - Car Talk Community
Sep 5, 2015 · I just towed my new 3000 pound fiberglass travel trailer (a Casita with 300 pound tongue weight). I experienced extremely poor acceleration and frequent shifting between 4th and 5th gear…even on roads with almost no incline. I’m planning a trip across the mountains this Fall. Should I reconsider use of this vehicle for towing purposes? I don’t want to …
Towing capacity for 2005 Buick Rendevous - Car Talk Community
Apr 25, 2008 · I am interested in buying a 2005 Buick Rendevous CX (3.4 L V6). It has a towing capacity listed as 2,000 pounds with 2 passengers. I have a pop up camper that weighs 1,700 pounds empty. Fully loaded, it would probably weigh 1,900 pounds. Would this really be safe to pull with this vehicle?
2016 Mazda CX-5 transmission fluid change - Car Talk Community
Nov 12, 2018 · A user asks if the dealer will do a transmission fluid exchange for a 2016 CX-5 with 39,500 miles. Other users reply with different opinions and suggestions, citing the owner's manual, the maintenance schedule, and a Mazda dealer's website.
2010 Mazda CX-7 SCR warning - Car Talk Community
May 8, 2019 · Dear Car Talk I own a 2010 Mazda CX7 Diesel. Ive just had my third diagnositic with Mazda @ $165/hr to now be advised that the installation of a R2AX-18-JHIA NOx sensor should rectify my intermittent SCR warning problem. The cost for the sensor alone is 4176.00. I’m asking for a quote to complete the task but as you can imagine, my faith in Mazda is lacking (seriously). My question(s), am I ...