Service and Parts

A cracked windscreen can turn an otherwise dependable Mazda BT-50 into a vehicle we hesitate to drive. One minute, the glass has a tiny stone chip. A few days later, that harmless-looking mark has stretched across the windscreen like lightning across a dark sky. That…

The Mazda CX-50 cargo space strikes an appealing balance between everyday practicality and adventurous versatility. It is not the largest compact SUV cargo area on the market, nor does Mazda pretend that it is. Instead, the CX-50 offers a long, thoughtfully shaped load floor that…

A Mazda BT-50 water pump replacement is one of those repairs we rarely think about until the temperature gauge starts climbing, coolant appears beneath the vehicle, or the engine begins making a suspicious grinding noise. The water pump may be hidden away behind covers, belts,…

Replacing a headlight bulb on a Mazda BT-50 sounds like one of those five-minute jobs we can knock out before dinner. Sometimes it is. Other times, the engine bay seems to close ranks around the headlight housing like a defensive wall, leaving barely enough room…

The dashboard of a Mazda BT-50 can feel like a quiet passenger—until a warning light suddenly appears. One moment, we are driving normally; the next, an unfamiliar red, amber, green, or blue symbol is glowing behind the steering wheel like a tiny distress signal. Should…

Seeing a Mitsubishi Outlander yellow triangle with exclamation point appear on the dashboard can make our stomach drop for a moment. The symbol looks serious, yet it does not tell us exactly what has gone wrong. Is the engine failing? Is a tire losing air?…

The Mitsubishi Outlander 5 seater boot space is one of the SUV’s strongest practical features. With no permanent third row occupying the rear cargo area, the five-seat Outlander provides a broad, usable boot that works well for family trips, weekly shopping, sports equipment, pets, and…

A Mitsubishi Outlander electric tailgate should make loading groceries, luggage, sports equipment, or a stroller feel almost effortless. Press a button, hear a brief beep, and the liftgate rises smoothly like a curtain at the start of a show. When it stops working, however, that…

Seeing “4WD System Service Required” appear on a Mitsubishi Outlander’s dashboard can turn an ordinary drive into a stressful guessing game. One moment, everything feels normal. The next, the vehicle is warning us that part of its four-wheel-drive system may not be operating correctly. Does…

Seeing an oil-related warning appear on the dashboard can make any Mitsubishi Outlander owner pause. You may have just changed the engine oil, checked the level twice, and confirmed that everything looks fine—yet the maintenance reminder remains stubbornly illuminated. Fortunately, resetting the Mitsubishi Outlander oil…

The Mitsubishi Outlander has worn many hats throughout its life. It has been a practical gasoline-powered family SUV, an economical diesel crossover, a turbocharged curiosity, and one of the most recognizable plug-in hybrid SUVs on the market. That variety is excellent for buyers, but it…