Service and Parts

Seeing an “Engine Oil Level Too High” warning on a Mazda CX-8 can be confusing, especially when the obvious instinct is to search for a reset procedure and make the message disappear. With the diesel-powered Mazda CX-8, however, the warning deserves more attention than an…

When we search for Mazda CX-8 boot dimensions, the first thing we usually find is a number in litres. That is useful, but it does not answer the question most owners actually have: Will my stuff fit? A 700-litre cargo area sounds enormous until we…

The Mazda CX-8 weight is one of those specifications that seems straightforward until we start digging into different engines, drivetrains, and trim levels. There is no single number that applies to every CX-8. A petrol front-wheel-drive model can be considerably lighter than a diesel all-wheel-drive…

Knowing the correct Mazda CX-8 engine oil capacity sounds simple until we start looking at the different engines offered across markets and model years. One CX-8 may have the familiar 2.2-litre SKYACTIV-D diesel, another may run the naturally aspirated 2.5-litre SKYACTIV-G petrol engine, while certain…

The Mazda CX-8 towing capacity is one of those specifications that looks wonderfully simple until we actually start shopping for a caravan, boat, camper trailer, or utility trailer. We see “2,000 kg towing capacity,” think everything is sorted, and start planning the weekend escape. Then…

Choosing the right BMW i7 tire size sounds simple until we start looking at the actual options. The i7 is not a lightweight electric commuter wearing one universal tire package. It is a large, powerful luxury EV, and BMW has offered it with multiple wheel…

The BMW i7 trunk space is one of those specifications that looks simple on paper but deserves a closer look. After all, the i7 is a huge luxury sedan. It stretches more than five metres from nose to tail, pampers rear passengers like a private…

When we look at the BMW i7, it is easy to become distracted by the giant screens, limousine-like rear seats, air suspension, silent acceleration, and almost absurd amount of technology packed inside. Yet underneath all that luxury sits the component that makes the entire electric…

If you have recently bought an Infiniti QX60—or you are thinking about putting one in your driveway—you have probably asked a deceptively simple question: does Infiniti QX60 require premium gas? The short answer is yes, premium unleaded gasoline is the fuel Infiniti specifies or recommends…

Yes, a Toyota Hilux can tow a caravan, and in many configurations it is a genuinely capable tow vehicle. In fact, properly specified modern Hilux models can handle surprisingly substantial caravans. But there is an important catch: knowing the headline towing capacity is only the…

The BMW i7 charging time is one of the first things we should understand before living with BMW’s flagship electric luxury sedan. The i7 may feel like a rolling private jet—with huge screens, plush seats, serious performance, and near-silent acceleration—but eventually every electric car needs…