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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.

It's probably the short OCI that kept it so clean. Had you gone 7k or 8k miles there'd probably be a little more varnish build up in there. Nice!

I never really gave that much thought but it is warranted in today's market. Totally agree and appreciate your perspective.

That engine looks new! What kind of oil are you using?

Agreed. The longer oil change intervals are related to CAFE standards and the appearance of a car being more maintenance free, nothing more. The government wants less waste oil floating around. The shorter the OCI, the less problems you'll have when you hit that 200k mile mark. It's important to...

The last time I bought a few Thailand filters was a few years ago, they were around $8 from my dealer. I just picked up a few from my dealer a few days ago....$11 with a 15% off coupon!! Geez!

Yes, batteries on the newer cars with all the electronic gizmos are typically good for 4 years. you may get more, but on my CX5 I change them out at 4 years. Cheap insurance to not have to chase bogus codes. Now on my Scion it's going on 7 years, still tests strong surprisingly after the hot...

Thanks for posting these. Your videos always show the importance of fluid changes to an intricate assembly.