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- Mazda CX-5 GT Tech 2017 White
I follow the owner manual, 8000km 0W20 it's just 70$ CAN. I go to the dealer for 3 years, after that I do the oil change my self.
Transmission fluid is good until about 50k. Be sure to change the filter as well
I tow 2500-3000 lbs regularly though. SO I think I may get it done a bit sooner. I will most likely trade it for a truck in the next year as the Mazda is maxed out with my trailer and what not. Doesn't like the tongue weight!
Transmission fluid doesn't need changing in the CX-5. Lifetime fluid, is what it states, and it has maint. intervals for other things out to something like 120K miles, with no mention of transmission fluid change.
I like the 5000 mile change interval for direct injection engines like the SkyActiv. Fuel dilution is a concern.
Mazdas SkyActiv transmission is very unique. It has a complicated torque converter/clutch pack setup. I like the idea of 30k fluid changes but most owners will never change it.
Fuel dilution is occurring on brand new DI engines. The Honda Earth Dreams 1.5 TGDI engine is notorious for fd. The SkyActiv engines do not dilute as much as others. It depends on the computer tune. Turbo engines have shown a increase in fd.
I mention a 50k trans fluid interval considering that you are towing. As long as you change the filter as well, it’s a reasonable mileage.
There’s no such thing as a “lifetime” transmission fluid. Although to a lesser extent, transmission fluid gets dirty like engine oil and eventually wears out needing replacement. Mazdas transmission design is no different from other cars, and they need fresh fluid just like any other car would.
https://www.mazdas247.com/forum/sho...-Looking-For-Recommended-Oil-Brand-Type/page2Do you seriously think that Mazda recommends 5k-7.5k oil changes for no reason?
Fuel dilution is occurring on brand new DI engines. The Honda Earth Dreams 1.5 TGDI engine is notorious for fd. The SkyActiv engines do not dilute as much as others. It depends on the computer tune. Turbo engines have shown a increase in fd.
I have heard so much about the FD issues as well but I don't understand why it's specific to diesel engines
Does it have something to do with EGR?
I have heard so much about the FD issues as well but I don't understand why it's specific to diesel engines
Does it have something to do with EGR?