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Going back to this master tech on Reddit...point number 5: Reddit - Dive into anything "How to maintain my CX-5 so it'll last?" Transmission+differential+transfer case fluid every 50K miles (remember, there is no such thing as "lifetime fluid", manufacturer says there is just because of EPA...

Seriously? 7500 miles OCI for a turbo?? And they say conventional oil is ok for this?

Nothing beats repetition of a good suggestion... Actually I have a bad habit of not reading the entire post before I answer.

Most likely because 5w-30 is a better grade (thicker) than 0w-20 and because the recommended drain intervals are 5k miles or less. A good grade 5w-30 should be ok, but, yeah, I'd go with the synth.

Sounds like a pulley bearing going bad, maybe the tensioner or alternator, actually anything being driven by the belt

Answering a banned member... I don't use a dealer body shop for anything!! The work is always subpar, paint doesn't match, orange peel, dirt in paint, that's always been my experience. Look for a Gold Class/I-Car shop to start with. BodyShopology - Look for the Gold Class ® Logo...

you don't have an aluminum pan, yours is steel.

I did it all the time when my bolt was an allen key until they gave me a new oil pan because of leaks, 28 ft/lbs. Not a big fuss. By the way, that oil cost way more than that bolt did.

For this kind of situation, and speaking from personal experience, ahem....they do sell self tapping oversized drain plugs for stripped plugs. Glad the dealer will resolve..

I'd run the premium regardless. Lake Speed video.

Kind of funny how the seeping probably wouldn't be considered a leak under warranty.

That's more than a set of tires! It's almost the cost of a new engine. If you're really concerned, I'd shop around for a reputable independent shop. Get another opinion.

I found these comments of his interesting: "How to maintain my CX-5 so it'll last?" Transmission+differential+transfer case fluid every 50K miles (remember, there is no such thing as "lifetime fluid", manufacturer says there is just because of EPA and CAFE standards, so they could show that...

Usually happens to me in hot weather. Your touchscreen is going bad.

Yeah, I don't know that I'd trust anyone to do a proper repair to pull that apart and replace a seal, seeing what you went through.

Bottom covers are on. Oil pan was replaced in first year of ownership and they left the sticker on. If you want, I'll send you a photocopy and you can slap it on yours, lol.

It's not residue, dry as a bone there except for the corrosion. Been like that for years.

Just hit 91,000 miles, seems like relatively low miles compared to some others on this post. Just did a trans fluid drain and fill and changed engine oil (5w-30). Was impressed with how dry underneath looked. Looks like I'm going the distance with this one.