CX-5 Oil Change with Filter

I ordered both based on website recommendations but have not reached oil change time to install, should be soon as I am approaching 15000 miles.

Am I right to assume F-106 is the correct valve? CX-5 isn't specifically named in any of the Fumoto info I can find... it kind of just falls under in the "all other" catagory
 
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Am I right to assume F-106 is the correct valve? CX-5 isn't specifically named in any of the Fumoto info I can find... it kind of just falls under in the "all other" catagory
 
Am I right to assume F-106 is the correct valve? CX-5 isn't specifically named in any of the Fumoto info I can find... it kind of just falls under in the "all other" catagory

Yes, I found it listed but do not remember where. I will try to repost when its installed.
 
I contacted the manufacturer a while back, here's their response

Dear Mr. Bopper,
Thank you for contacting us. You will need the F106 valve. If your oil pan's drain port is recessed, you will also need an adapter extension ADP-106, but we suggest our adapter-integrated valve F106SW. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask, or visit our website for more information:
www.qwikvalve.com/customer-service.html
www.qwikvalve.com/faq.html
www.qwikvalve.com/size-chart.html
-Erin Furlong
QWIK VALVE Customer Care
(877)350-5584
353 West 48th ST, Fl 3
New York, NY 10036
On 27.02.2013 16:34, wrote:
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YOUR NAME: Bopper
YOUR ENGINE MODEL: Mazda Skyactive 2.5L
2014 Mazda CX-5 2.5L Which drain plug would I need?
 
I contacted the manufacturer a while back, here's their response

Dear Mr. Bopper,
Thank you for contacting us. You will need the F106 valve. If your oil pan's drain port is recessed, you will also need an adapter extension ADP-106, but we suggest our adapter-integrated valve F106SW. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask, or visit our website for more information:
www.qwikvalve.com/customer-service.html
www.qwikvalve.com/faq.html
www.qwikvalve.com/size-chart.html
-Erin Furlong
QWIK VALVE Customer Care
(877)350-5584
353 West 48th ST, Fl 3
New York, NY 10036
On 27.02.2013 16:34, wrote:
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YOUR NAME: Bopper
YOUR ENGINE MODEL: Mazda Skyactive 2.5L
2014 Mazda CX-5 2.5L Which drain plug would I need?

Thanks! This is exactly what I needed to see. I didn't even know there was a "SW" version, should fit the bill perfectly the CX-5. Judging by the pictures in this thread there should be enough room between the drain hole and oil filter. As for the '12 Subaru Outback we own, I'll probably go with the short nipple as well, even though the drain opening is on the bottom of the pan and points down... and isn't well protected. No idea why there isn't a plastic skid plate on these cars... might have to fab one up.

Anyways, thanks again! Gonna order the pair from qwikvalve.com right now..
 
Anyone know what the spec is for the ID Crush washer?

I used 14mm but it seemed a bit big - maybe 13mm is better
 
Has anyone installed the fumoto valve? Just wondering if I can use the F-106N by itself, or if I actually need to use the adapter (ADP-106).

I ordered both but installed only the F-106N on my 2013 2.0. When tight the valve handel was up, so is less likely to get bumped. Also without the ADP-106 it is shorter, stronger and less likely to be bumped, worked great.
 
Just wanted to add a picture in case anyone was concerned. This is the F-106 installed without any adapter. There is no danger of the valve getting hit by any road obstructions.

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Great idea and definitely picking up one of those. BTW, I recently retired and drive less than 300 miles per month, do I still change my oil every 6 months? or can I stretch it to a year?
 
Depends entirely on if you want Mazda to cover your engine in case of a failure during the warranty period.
If you would rather have Mazda cover the repair on their dime, then change the oil at least as frequently as the maintenance manual recommends.
If you are willing to pay for the repair out of pocket, then change the oil whenever you want.

It really is that simple.

BC.
 
Just wanted to add a picture in case anyone was concerned. This is the F-106 installed without any adapter. There is no danger of the valve getting hit by any road obstructions.

Thanks for the pic. I ordered my mine w/ the adaptor as well.

What are we going to do with all these extra adaptors?
 
I did the first oil change on my car yesterday. To my surprise there was no crush washer installed on the drain plug from the factory and man was that sucker on tight. I did put one on.
 
I did the 1st oil change on my CX-5 yesterday. It's one of the smartest layouts for oil service I've ever owned, with the oil filter pointing straight down and right next to the drain plug. This allows all the oil to hit the same pan, and allows the filter to be fully pre-filled with oil prior to installing :) I used the Mazda filter, the Mazda 0W-20 oil with moly, and replaced the crush washer. The factory plug and crush washer on mine was installed prior to the oil pan being painted, and the paint created a bond between the washer and the plug. A little side pressure on the washer with a pair of pliers snapped the paint and freed the original crush washer. I guess I was lucky it stuck to the plug and not the pan, or it would have been less obvious what had happened and I might have ended up with 2 crush washers installed. It took some torque to remove the plug, but I suspect it was the extra torque needed to crack the paint around the washer, rather than over torquing of the plug by the factory. The factory filter was not loose, but I was able to remove the factory filter without a wrench with a clean hand and a bit of grunt :)
I used 5 quarts of oil and the oil level is 3/4 of the way up between the minimum and the maximum fill marks, which is perfect by my standards!
The total bill for 6 quarts of Mazda 0W-20 w/moly oil, Mazda skyactiv filter, and OEM crush washer was about $62, and I have a full quart of oil left for the next oil change, assuming that it uses as little oil on this change as it did on the factory fill.
 
Cws - I'm confused. You say you added 5 quarts and didn't fill completely. The manual says that at most, with a filter change and the larger 2014 engine, you would use 4.8 quarts. Something seems off here. Did you let the engine sit for a while so all of the oil could move back into the pan when you checked the level? Again, according to the manual 5 qts would result in a slight overfill.
 
The parts counter told me that the dealer uses a little more than 5 qts for the 2.5l, so I got 6. I stopped adding at 5 to check the level and it was just right, between the two holes on the dipstick, but closer to the top hole than the bottom. :) I've checked it in the morning, when the oil is all drained down, and it sits between the add and full holes, 2/3-3/4 of the way up. It's very handy to have an even 5 qts fill it to the right level.
 
I don't know about you guys, but I'm now at the point to do my first CX-5 oil change. I can't for the life of me get the oil filter off. I couldn't find one of those wrench plastic covers that fit the tiny Mazda filter. I tried buying one of those rubber strap tools, no luck. The metal filter wrench, no luck. How ****ing tight did they put this thing. Never in my life have I had this much trouble taking off an oil filter, and this one is straight from factory!!!
I'm just going to go to the Mazda dealership tomorrow and have someone there try to remove it. Ridiculous.
 
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This is not uncommon on Mazdas. Has been very common on Miatas. Your best bet is to keep looking for an appropriately sized plastic cover (they are out there!) or let the dealer do it the first time and make sure they don't overtighten it going back on.
 
Take a screwdriver and carefully shove it through the outer casing of the filter. Use can then use it as a lever to loosen the filter. You can go all the way through if needed, just be sure to be low enough to miss the threaded shaft that extends into the filter.
 
Take a screwdriver and carefully shove it through the outer casing of the filter. Use can then use it as a lever to loosen the filter. You can go all the way through if needed, just be sure to be low enough to miss the threaded shaft that extends into the filter.
That trick is as old as the hills Robert. Only problem is what happens if you've got your car up on jack stands in your garage and you manage to mangle the filter and still not get it unscrewed? I wouldn't chance it!
 
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