I checked my trans fluid for the first time today. There is a video on you-tube about it. I warmed the engine and then removed the aircleaner box to get access to the dip stick. The fluid is just a little bit below the lower line, but very close. Should I buy some Mazda trans fluid to bring it up to the middle between the lines? The check engine light is on now. I assume because I ran the engine without the aircleaner box and that sensor didn't register any air flow. Will the check engine light turn off after a while?
Trans fluid low
- Thread starter GP 2004
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- Plano, Texas, USA
This seems to be a common issue that many fluid levels from factory are low on our CX-5 and have been reported by many members: engine oil、engine coolant、rear differential、and transmission fluid.
Depending on your current mileage, if your CX-5 is approaching 50K miles Id go ahead to drain and fill the ATF with Mazda ATF FZ. Or just top off with the Mazda ATF FZ if you have less miles.
Like wlong01 said, the CEL should turn off after several cycles in the next several days. Or you can set it off with OBD-II reader.
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- Plano, Texas, USA
Good to know CEL got turned off so soon. MedCenter does sell Mazda Genuine ATF FZ (0000-FZ-113E-01) for $12.66 a quart. The one on Amazon even if you have free-shipping is definitely over-priced. Heres another source (and noticed that he felt some fluids were under-filled from factory too):
