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I'm almost 100% certain that you have a transmission issue. Nobody else seems to ever have trouble with their transmissions, but my 2012 does the same thing. If you step on the gas on a hill or to pass someone, it lags and then BAM!!!! into third gear. It has done it since 70,000 miles. Now...

Yep

I have done two. I did a full flush at 75,000 miles and a drain and fill at 100,000 miles. I’m planning another one for 125,000. I just figured it’s cheap insurance to keep fairly fresh fluid in it. It can’t hurt, right? Oh, and I changed the filter both times. I just can’t figure out why the...

Thanks 90210. Let’s see if I can beat that 196K.

Just an FYI, the engine mounts fit. The transmission mount does not fit.

I agree. Do you have a Pull-a-Part or some other do it yourself junk yard nearby? I would take a cardboard cutout of the glass to make sure I got the right size. That way you can cross check with other Mazda models.

I find myself upside down in my 2012 Mazda5, financially not literally. Anyway, I typically drive my cars into the higher mileages. 240,000 mile Accord, 243,000 mile Corolla, 197,000 F-150, etc. Since I still owe a healthy amount on the Mazda, I was curious. How long do these cars typically...

update: Ive now got 120,000 miles on my 2012 Mazda5. The automatic transmission still shifts extremely hard when downshifting into 2nd gear under a load. Sometimes it still hangs up in a higher gear when I almost roll to a stop and then need to accelerate. When I press the gas I get nothing...

I mentioned this in another thread, but no one responded yet. Will 2010 mounts fit on the 2012?

I have a 2012 Mazda5 Sport automatic with 83,000 miles. I believe my engine and transmission mounts may be bad. I found a company that sells all the 2010 mounts in one set at a very reasonable price, but I can't find anyone who does that with 2012 and up. It is my understanding that the 2.5...

I'm wondering if the motor mounts and transmission mount is the actual problem. I did the transmission fluid change and got smoother results at first, but the harsh shifting is now back. My wife mentioned that when she backs out of the driveway and puts it into drive, she gets a hard jerk in...

Good to know. I'll check the mounts. My wife hasn't complained about the smell but she is coming home from her mom's house two hours away. I'll ask. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Changed it to Castrol Transmax Import Multi Vehicle this afternoon. She shifts better, feels like a much lighter car, and even full throttle passes are smooth and drama-free. Thanks for the help. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

This is awesome. Thanks folks.

I guess that's a possibility. I checked the transmission fluid the first time it happened and the level was within the safe zone on the dipstick, but I didn't make note of the color. As far as I know, the fluid has never been changed, but of course I didn't buy it new. I didn't get around to...