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- 2023 CX-5 2.5 Turbo AWD Auto
RIP 8/23:2013 CX-5 Sport FWD Auto 120k
All finished with reinstalling the filter, pan, and refilling fluid. I did end up having to carefully apply the Motorcraft silicone remover to the transmission body, and surgically scrub with a brass brush. I degreased the mating surface after that and reinstalled the pan with Mazda RTV.
Each bolt was tightened to about 80 inch pounds. I highly recommend doing that with a torque wrench and not by feel. It was impossibly difficult for me to gauge how tight the bolts should be without a torque wrench. I got a 1/4” drive one at Harbor Freight for $20, and they can cost as little as $13 if they have an active coupon.
Remember to check the dipstick with the engine running and the fluid at operating temp. The level on the stick is higher with the car turned off vs when the pump is circulating fluid with the engine running. It took a little over 5 quarts as promised to refill after dropping the pan and filter vs 3.5-3.75 drain only.
Each bolt was tightened to about 80 inch pounds. I highly recommend doing that with a torque wrench and not by feel. It was impossibly difficult for me to gauge how tight the bolts should be without a torque wrench. I got a 1/4” drive one at Harbor Freight for $20, and they can cost as little as $13 if they have an active coupon.
Remember to check the dipstick with the engine running and the fluid at operating temp. The level on the stick is higher with the car turned off vs when the pump is circulating fluid with the engine running. It took a little over 5 quarts as promised to refill after dropping the pan and filter vs 3.5-3.75 drain only.