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On Mazda CX-5's? or in general?
2016 CX-5 Oil Change Frequency
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On Mazda CX-5's? or in general?
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Hey lets start a thread on nothing but oil analysis? what oil are you using? If you are using the Mazda Moly that would be perfect. I am planning on using Mobil 1 or Pennzoil Platinum with Liqui Moly MoS2 and OEM filter. It would be interesting to compare...
That is what I thought when I first inspected the leak. I provided the oil, filter, and washer from ordering the complete kit online. Guessing whoever changed the oil didn't see the replacement washer or that there was one on the drain plug. People who run the shop are friends of my wife and she has been using them off and on for a while so she trusts them.
Not sure if he meant Mazda or vehicles in general.
Unfortunately I wasn't there to ask questions as I had to leave the state for work and my wife took it in. Information was just relayed through her. Would have asked for the drain plug back for inspection.
Yep.. mine will be an engine that has just used Moly. Current mileage in signature...
There is an oil drain plug TSB for '13-'14
http://mazda.oemdtc.com/150/engine-oil-leak-from-drain-plug-2012-2014-mazda#more-150
http://mazda.oemdtc.com/150/engine-oil-leak-from-drain-plug-2012-2014-mazda#more-150
I never heard of a threaded drain plug bolt having a hole in it. It's a thick beefy metal bolt.
What can leak is the washer and washer surface area or the threads being bad in the oil pan or plug threads. The bolt itself is like a 1/2 thick piece of metal. I don't see how there could be a hole in it.
Yeah... it's actually the oil pan that is replaced with the TSB.
"Seating surface of the oil pan for the drain plug may have poor flatness due to improper spot welding and/or the surface may have gotten a scratch during manufacturing process."
"Seating surface of the oil pan for the drain plug may have poor flatness due to improper spot welding and/or the surface may have gotten a scratch during manufacturing process."
I agree. Pretty sure they didn't replace the old crush washer with the new one I gave them and they are covering. Like I said, my wife was the one who took it in so I wasn't there to ask questions.
Hi guys, I know this might be a silly question but any clarification would be helpful.
I thought I had read somewhere that in order to comply with the warranty, you need to have your oil changes done by s dealer. Is this true, or can I do the oil changes and tire rotations myself without issue?
I'd definitely prefer to do these myself to save both money and time.
I thought I had read somewhere that in order to comply with the warranty, you need to have your oil changes done by s dealer. Is this true, or can I do the oil changes and tire rotations myself without issue?
I'd definitely prefer to do these myself to save both money and time.
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Yes, you can! Just save the purchasing receipts for oil、drain plug washer、and filter, and record the date and mileage when you did it for the record. Many DIY'ers including me are doing this way!
And don't forget to turn on oil life monitor for Flexible Maintenance Schedule on oil change for your 2016 CX-5.
Yes, you can! Just save the purchasing receipts for oil、drain plug washer、and filter, and record the date and mileage when you did it for the record. Many DIY'ers including me are doing this way!
And don't forget to turn on oil life monitor for Flexible Maintenance Schedule on oil change for your 2016 CX-5.
Thanks yrwei52 for the clarification! In doing these maintenance yourself, is it straightforward to reset the service reminders?
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It's easy to reset Maintenance Monitor on CX-5. From you home screen of Infotainment screen and select Applications and then Maintenance to access Maintenance Monitor to reset Maintenance、Tire Rotation、or Oil Change. See Maintenance Monitor Type B on page 6-20 of you Owner'a Manual for more details.
Mazda Canada told me to bring my CX-5 within the 8000 like the manual says or the 4 month date which ever comes first when practically able.
I've had oil changes done at dealership while under warranty to eliminate hassles with warranty issues. Then DIY after warranty period.
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I went to pick up the oil it said like 0W-20, and for all of it the price tag came to almost $75!! Where is there a cheaper place to get oil besides Auto Zone?
Also when I went to change the oil the Alan Key I needed was so big I didn't have it. Does anyone have the exact specs?
Also when I went to change the oil the Alan Key I needed was so big I didn't have it. Does anyone have the exact specs?
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- 2016 CX-5
8mm Hex allen key (see video)
I recommend just getting the whole kit from our forum sponsor Med Center Mazda, they supply the 5 qt. Skyactiv moly oil (the same oil they put in new CX-5's (I figure it's optimized for max mpg with the extra moly in it), new filter, and new crush washer
http://www.mazdaparts.org/mazda-oil-filter-moly-oil.html
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So for the oil change kit from Auto Zone which came up for 75 bucks? You should get this whole Mazda genuine oil change kit for much less, $44.55, from our sponsor:
Mazda SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY Oil Filter, Drain Plug Washer and 5 Quarts of Mazda 0w20 Moly Oil
The drain plug uses 8mm Allen hex head. I have a Craftsman ⅜" drive 8mm hex socket and you can get a whole metric set cheap at Harbor Freight Tools.
You should also read this "How-To" before you do your first oil change on your CX-5:
CX-5 Oil Change with Filter
I bet that same 0w20 oil you found for $75 is like $25 at Wal-Mart.
