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MyBlueCX-5

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2014 Mazda CX-5 AWD Auto Touring w/Bose and Moonroof pkg

• Jun 25, 2013

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Just picked our car up yesterday. I started it this morning and the blue coolant light came on (which I later found is normal). I had mistaken it for a low oil warning so I popped the hood and checked the oil. It was a full dot below full... Not sure if I should top it off or call the dealer. Thoughts? Anyone else have this come up? 285 miles on it.

 

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xtrailman

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was 175ps Mazda CX-5 Auto AWD Sport Nav, now 190ps DSG Tiguan 4M

• Jun 25, 2013

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Did you check it with the oil warm on the level?

As long as its between the min and max I wouldn't be concerned.

 

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MyBlueCX-5

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2014 Mazda CX-5 AWD Auto Touring w/Bose and Moonroof pkg

• Jun 25, 2013

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No, it was cold....I had just started it a minute or so before. I'll let it run this afternoon and then shut if off for a few minutes to let the oil drain and check it again. Just thought it was odd that it was that low.

 

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WNJ

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CX-5 2.2D (175PS) AWD Manual Sport-NAV + Safety Pack

• Jun 25, 2013

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There should be two dots and an X. Bottom dot minimum, higher dot maximum, X is a warning level of sorts.

 

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erhayes

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2022CX5 PP

• Jun 25, 2013

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The owners manual is a great first read as it familiarizes and answers many questions. Ed

 

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robertmazda

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2013 CX-5 Touring

• Jun 25, 2013

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Based on your posts, it sounds like you checked the oil with the engine running. If that's true, then your results are meaningless. You need to check with the engine off and having sat at least for a few minutes. The longer you wait the better your result, but really letting it sit for just a few minutes will allow enough of the oil to drain back into the pan to give you a decent reading. First thing in the morning (again, engine off) is best.

 

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MyBlueCX-5

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2014 Mazda CX-5 AWD Auto Touring w/Bose and Moonroof pkg

• Jun 25, 2013

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No, I had shut the engine off. I checked it again tonight, it was fine - - - right below the 2nd dot at full. The coolant light probably just frazzled me and I was in a hurry. All is good.

 

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jdm6593

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2014 Mazda CX-5 2.0 Sport - 6MT

• Jun 26, 2013

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Our CX-5 came from the dealer with the oil down about 1/4 inch. That's maybe 1/4 of the way between the full and low dots (I only have two). According to the owner's manual the engine takes 4.4 quarts when replacing the filter. I suspect they are cheaping out and just putting in 4 quarts. In 2500 miles the oil level hasn't changed a bit.

Joe

 

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madar

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2016.5 CX 5 Touring AWD, 2015 SCION XB

• Jun 26, 2013

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The oil level will rise a little when it's hot, probably why the manual says to check it when it's warm.

 

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HandA

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Mazda3 and CX-5

• Jun 26, 2013

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MyBlueCX-5 said:

It was a full dot below full...

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I'm confused, was it just below the full dot or below the low dot?

 

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HandA

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Mazda3 and CX-5

• Jun 26, 2013

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Just down from full should be good. Especially if it has run recently as oil will have been pumped up around the inside. You don't want it below the low but over full is also bad.

 

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MyBlueCX-5

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2014 Mazda CX-5 AWD Auto Touring w/Bose and Moonroof pkg

• Jun 26, 2013

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HandA said:

I'm confused, was it just below the full dot or below the low dot?

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Sorry.... Just below the full dot.

 

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jdbrian

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2014 Mazda CX-5 GS AWD

• Jun 26, 2013

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Mine was down about 1/4" from the full dot as well. It hasn't moved in the first 3000km.

 

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CX-5_MAZDA

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2012 MAZDA CX-5 Maxx Sport

• Jun 27, 2013

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A new engine will have a slightly higher oil consumption they normal so keeping an eye on it is always a good idea (say weekly checks using the method described in your owners manual).

If it does need a little oil one day (getting near the bottom dot), I wouldn't go grab 'any old bottle of oil' but rather consult the place you tent to have your servicing done and buy a small bottle of what they use and recommend for your car (hopefully they actually know themselves) or consult the owners manual.

 

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MATR6

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'15 WRX

• Jul 18, 2013

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Brought my own oil to dealer for oil change, Mobil 1 0W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, 5qt
Service tech said to add about 1/2 qt more bc these engines take more oil.
Owner's manual says 4.8qt with oil filter. The dipstick looks fine.

 

Last edited: Jul 18, 2013