2018 CX-5 Oil Dip stick reading issues

[HaydenM]

Anybody have issues reading the oil dipstick on the CX5's?

My issue is I pull the dipstick out, wipe it down with a paper towel, re-insert the dipstick and pull to read. The dipstick has oil ALL over it, basically from top to bottom.
Almost as if the sleeve the dipstick slides into is coated in oil, therefore making it very difficult for me to get a reading on it at all.

We got the orange oil light a few days ago indicating the oil is around/below the MIN level. I poured 200ML of oil into the car to top it up but now I cannot get an accurate reading on this thing.

I have tried checking the oil while the engine is 10 hours cold, tried driving and warming it up then checking, same results.

Not the end of the world as I will change the oil in about 2000 KM but I would love to be able to get a reading of the oil........ Another issue I am having is I use an oil extractor to change the oil on my other cars but I cannot get a drop of oil to come out of the CX5. Has anybody had success using an extractor on their cx5? Almost as if my straw is too short?

 

[dunhillmc]

Wait longer to check after you stop the engine. The manual says wait at least 5 min, but that's not enough to be able to read it. I'd say wait at least 15 min or maybe even 30

 

[HaydenM]

Wait longer to check after you stop the engine. The manual says wait at least 5 min, but that's not enough to be able to read it. I'd say wait at least 15 min or maybe even 30

Like I said, I have checked the oil when the engine is 10 hours cold..nadda.

 

[172499]

I have a 2018 CX5 and I haven’t had any issues reading the oil level on the dip stick. Now the orange triangular plastic dip stick on our Honda is a little difficult the read with fresh oil for the first 2,000 km after an oil change.

 

[Oleman]

I have a 2018 CX5 and I haven’t had any issues reading the oil level on the dip stick. Now the orange triangular plastic dip stick on our Honda is a little difficult the read with fresh oil for the first 2,000 km after an oil change.

I don't know about the rest of you but my black 2022 CX-5 black dipstick is total piece of crap to read for these old eyes.

 

[Mazdiod2]

I always have trouble reading the dipstick when the oil is fresh, but I hold it at just the right light and try again.

 

[Oleman]

My dipstick is black and seriously almost non-readable.

 

[stickerbush]

Get a pair of 1.25 readers at the drug store, will help you see the oil level on the stick.

 

[Oleman]

Get a pair of 1.25 readers at the drug store, will help you see the oil level on the stick.

Funny I have prescription glasses. I can read the dipstick on my truck just fine it isn't black.

 

[stickerbush]

Well at least our Mazdas have dipsticks, unlike my 3-series BMW that has no mechanical means of checking oil level.

 

[RL911]

i have no trouble reading the dipstick on my 2018 or 19 cx5s. Make sure you read the correct side as one side will have a higher reading you describe.

 

[CX5Nut]

I check it after our 2018 sits overnight. But, one side of the stick is still all covered with oil but the other side shows the level clearly. Check both sides!

 

[joemazdacx5]

I've had this issue....... when cx5 was new.... complained here and
at mazda dealer.... they showed me how to check it, when you push
the dipstick in , pull it out real quick, don't let it sit..
works for me , most of the time, hot or cold engine.
hope it helps

 

[erhayes]

If you JAM the dipstick in too fast you splash oil up the stick. Gentil is the way.

 

[CX5Nut]

Pull it out, wipe clean, then reinsert, then pull it out and you will see at least one side with a good reading.

 

[200955]

Anybody have issues reading the oil dipstick on the CX5's?

My issue is I pull the dipstick out, wipe it down with a paper towel, re-insert the dipstick and pull to read. The dipstick has oil ALL over it, basically from top to bottom.
Almost as if the sleeve the dipstick slides into is coated in oil, therefore making it very difficult for me to get a reading on it at all.

We got the orange oil light a few days ago indicating the oil is around/below the MIN level. I poured 200ML of oil into the car to top it up but now I cannot get an accurate reading on this thing.

I have tried checking the oil while the engine is 10 hours cold, tried driving and warming it up then checking, same results.

Not the end of the world as I will change the oil in about 2000 KM but I would love to be able to get a reading of the oil........ Another issue I am having is I use an oil extractor to change the oil on my other cars but I cannot get a drop of oil to come out of the CX5. Has anybody had success using an extractor on their cx5? Almost as if my straw is too short?

Just exactly what grade of oil are you using? A hot engine will allow 0W20 to drain down easily. After 10 hours there should be no oil coating the inside of the oil dip stick tube. How do you change the filter if you're using an extractor because if your under the car for the filter, why not just pull the drain plug. I'd get this issue cleared up immediately not 2000K from now. Mazda specifically states oil required in their manual for this operation (4.6 Ltr's)

 

[HaydenM]

Just exactly what grade of oil are you using? A hot engine will allow 0W20 to drain down easily. After 10 hours there should be no oil coating the inside of the oil dip stick tube. How do you change the filter if you're using an extractor because if your under the car for the filter, why not just pull the drain plug. I'd get this issue cleared up immediately not 2000K from now. Mazda specifically states oil required in their manual for this operation (4.6 Ltr's)

Man this post was nearly a year ago lol.

I’m using the oil grade Mazda recommends.

 

[200955]

Sorry never noticed but how did you resolve this issue?

 

[HaydenM]

Sorry never noticed but how did you resolve this issue?

Nope. Same issue.

I just make sure I’m putting the proper amount of oil in the car. I keep a small bottle in the trunk in case I get a low oil warning.

Still not sure why the oil extractor doesn’t work

 

[200955]

Nope. Same issue.

I just make sure I’m putting the proper amount of oil in the car. I keep a small bottle in the trunk in case I get a low oil warning.

Still not sure why the oil extractor doesn’t work

You're probably bottoming on a baffle in the pan or the oil level/temp sensor mounted to the underside of the pan (if so equipped).