Recent content by Elbass74

Ok sorry for the delay on updating this thread. While I was out of town our other vehicle was totalled in an accident. I wasn't about to possibly render our one running vehicle undrivable by messing with a shady looking drain plug so had to wait until we got that all sorted out. I went ahead...

I certainly will, I appreciate everyone's time weighing in on this. Was out of town last weekend and I'm out of town camping in a remote area all next week, so I'm inclined to leave well enough alone until I get back and can tolerate being without a vehicle for a few days if it comes to that...

Well for a plan of action I guess I'm going to sleep on it a few days. Heading out of town for the weekend in a few hours so not going to do anything until next week.

*Update* Went to talk to a service rep and showed him the photo. He was not at all surprised when he saw it and said that this is sealant they use due to the high number of weeping drain plugs they have experienced. Sounds like they have had a lot of similar complaints from people including a...

Ugh I was afraid of that. I have the paperwork in hand and will go that route. Thanks for having a look.

Now that my CX-5 is out of warranty and the nearest dealership has moved to an inconvenient location I decided to start doing my own oil changes. It's been 5-6 years since I've been under a car so when I removed the access panel on my 2015 CX-5 I was surprised to find this orange sealant around...

We fit two 50lb Keeshonden in the back, they don't seem to mind. My primary concern is airflow since there are no rear vents in the CX-5.

Looks like 7/14

Thank you for the information, very helpful. Next oil change I'll mention it and see if the software needs an update.