Recent content by wlong01

That's basically what I was told. I stated that in a post here last week and all hell broke loose in the comments.

Or a transmission shop if one exists in your area. If you want a fluid change make sure you/they use the correct fluid.

Rears seem to go quickly, fronts hold up pretty well.

I read the manual. Does not say anything about synthetic, only says use 5w30. So when I tell the service dept I would like 5w30 syn and they say Mazda does not recommend syn what's a person to do.

You are correct on the turbo - 5w30. My mistake. Probably due to the fact my 16 takes 0w20. Confusion reigns.

If your question is directed at me - I'm not saying not to use, I was saying that two Mazda service depts. told me that Mazda did not recommend synthetic for the turbos when I asked for syn for an oil change in my Reserve. I at the time thought it was strange since they've been using syn in my...

It's possible and won't be the first time. I'll check and report back once the misses arrives.

I'm 99% sure the oil cap says 5w20 on the turbo. It's not here right now but I will double-check when my wife returns. I always check the oil level as soon as I get it home after a change. It's always been correct, at least in that aspect.

I'll ask service dept next time I'm in for a clarification. They may use a blend, I don't know. I know they put synthetic in my 16 (you can see it on the invoice) but the 19 invoices just say Mazda 0W-2 which I assume is 0W20. Actually they should be using 5w20 on the 19 Turbo. Previous invoice...

That's what two service depts. recommended for my 19, maybe Mazda's changed their minds with the newer models. I know there's conflicting views on the subject and maybe I'll re-visit it next time I'm in for an oil change but I would not pass up a vehicle just because it didn't use synthetic.

Mazda does not recommend synthetic for the turbo. I've never put synthetic in my turbo since new and it's had zero problems in 65,000 miles.

Only way you're gonna remove it is to buy a different car. Would be nice if there was a button to disable it like I-Stop.

No way at 24k trans fluid is going to be dark and yucky. Also I don't think they can flush the system, more likely they just drained and then filled a few quarts. If I were you I would find a different dealer and have then diagnose the noise. Sounds like you're gonna get a new transmission. Is...

I knew from the first couple posts that this was not going to end well.

I think you hit the nail on the head. CD doesn't activate until you hit cruise speed and you cant deactivate it. You can deactivate I-Stop but you have to do it each time you start the car.