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    2015 CX-5 2.5L SkyActiv coolant in oil

    I understand and agree completely. However, I did have a 99 Tahoe that needed two head gasket replacements, and both times I saw the need for makeup antifreeze. I have been in contact with my mechanic and will definitely go with a compression test before looking to do a gasket replacement. Not...
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    2015 CX-5 2.5L SkyActiv coolant in oil

    I have a 2014 CX-5 2.5L SkyActive and just got back a UOA from Blackstone Labs that shows 681 ppm potassium, 267 ppm sodium, and 0.53% antifreeze. I had not had a UOA run in a couple of years, but decided to do so because I recently passed 100,000 miles. I am also meticulous about maintenance...
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    Service schedule only goes to 60,000 miles or 48 months - what then?

    Sorry, I was referring to the "drive belt," which the manual says should be inspected at 35,000 miles / 28 months under Schedule 2. The schedule never gives a replacement point. This is one reason why I don't think the schedule resets back to the left side of the chart. With other vehicles...
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    Service schedule only goes to 60,000 miles or 48 months - what then?

    In reviewing the owner's manual for our new 2014 CX-5 GT (2.5L), I noticed that the service schedule only goes through 48 months or 60,000 miles. I had hoped that the shop manual would provide extended service information, but so far I haven't found any there either. So I contacted Mazda NAO...
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