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- Plano, Texas, USA
After topping off the factory-filled engine oil to the Full mark, I settle for 5 quarts of moly for oil change but that just being lazy as Im getting older. 10 years ago Id use the 6th bottle of moly making sure the oil level is at the Full mark! But I still make sure the oil level is at Full mark with given capacity after the oil change on my other vehicles.Yeah I won't argue about the lack of precision on that front.
My point was its easier to just get a 5 quart jug and call it good. Over the years, seems to be that's the consensus, so I wouldn't worry about getting more precise than that. Do you put 5 whole bottles of Mazda Moly in for your oil changes Yrwei? Do you put in 5 and like .2 of a 6th bottle?
Just saying there's no need to worry too much there.
On the other hand, the ATF has a very precise measurement on it's dipstick, and it was definitely filled low from the factory. I also noticed that none of the dealers topped up the coolant reservoir when we were looking at used ones a week and half ago. They were all below the L. That's a little more irritating.
With all the fluids filled below the Full mark from factory, if I was the owner of a Mazda dealer I wouldnt bother to top off EVERY new CX-5 for all EXPENSIVE fluids with my own expense. Im actually amazed this finding that Mazda fills most fluids below the Full mark except the brake fluid and front transfer case gear oil, and relies on its dealers to top off every new vehicle if theyre willing to during the pre-delivery inspection. Penny wise, pound foolish, IMO.