First post! We just purchased a 2015 CX5 Grand Touring with all the options! We are the second owners, the CX5 has never been in a fender bender and is in good condition. Very little rust on it due to it spending its entire life in the south. The CX5 was first purchased in fall of 2014, so the 10 year anniversary is coming up soon. I hope for this vehicle to last to 250k or even 300k, so I'd like to perform preventative maintenance.
I have some maintenance records, but no deep maintenance has been done. The only fluid (besides oil) that has been changed is brake fluid (done 3 years ago at 98k).
Here is my maintenance list, but any advice or additions are appreciated!
Engine
Transmission
Cooling System
Suspension
I have some maintenance records, but no deep maintenance has been done. The only fluid (besides oil) that has been changed is brake fluid (done 3 years ago at 98k).
Here is my maintenance list, but any advice or additions are appreciated!
Engine
- Oil change w/ 0w-20 and new filter
- Engine air filter
- Spark plugs (per maintenance schedule replace every 75k, so they are due even if they were replaced once already)
- Replace accessory serpentine belt
- Replace serpentine belt tensioner
- Intake valve cleaning (Seafoam spray)
Transmission
- Replace transmission filter and replace with Mazda ATF (approx 6 quarts)
Cooling System
- Note: I want to be aggressive here because I understand cooling system issues can lead to engine overheating, which economically means the engine would need to be replaced due to warped heads
- Drain and replace coolant
- Replace water pump
- Replace water pump belt
- Replace upper and lower radiator hoses
- Replace thermostat? (Not sure if this is worth doing as it is buried and failure doesn't lead to engine overheating)
Suspension
- Replace control arms (control arm bushings are cracking so it's time)
- Shocks seem to be in good shape, so thinking about keeping them
- Flush brake fluid