No you don’t really need a Mazda computer to check the ATF level. You can use the blue cold coolant temperature indicator on gen-1 CX-5, or use a cheap OBDII reader to get ATF temperature which is good enough while taking the read on ATF level with dipstick.There is not a mention of this in the owners manual so I assume that you need a computer to check this?
Are you looking for an online pdf of the service manual?There is not a mention of this in the owners manual so I assume that you need a computer to check this?
No you don’t really need a Mazda computer to check the ATF level. You can use the blue cold coolant temperature indicator on gen-1 CX-5, or use a cheap OBDII reader to get ATF temperature which is good enough while taking the read on ATF level with dipstick.
Now, if your 2020 CX-5 has the 2.5T, then you might just forget about the ATF level checking as the turbo plumbing is almost totally blocked the access to ATF dipstick!
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Unfortunately many 2.5L owners who did the ATF change and found the ATF level from factory was low.Jeese maybe I will just use the time tested method of looking at my garage floor for drips and if I don't see anything it's ok.
Do you have one?Are you looking for an online pdf of the service manual?
I have a link to one.Do you have one?
I have a link to one.
I too would like the link to a current service manual; I have a 2020 CX-5 2.5TI have a link to one.
No you don’t really need a Mazda computer to check the ATF level. You can use the blue cold coolant temperature indicator on gen-1 CX-5, or use a cheap OBDII reader to get ATF temperature which is good enough while taking the read on ATF level with dipstick.
Now, if your 2020 CX-5 has the 2.5T, then you might just forget about the ATF level checking as the turbo plumbing is almost totally blocked the access to ATF dipstick!
That's for the 2014 CX-5. Lots of the info carries over thoughOk. Im going to have to type the url because its on my laptop and it apparently doesn't know my Mazda 247 password ..
Www.Mcx5.org/mazda_cx_5_service_repair_manual-197.html
Jeese maybe I will just use the time tested method of looking at my garage floor for drips and if I don't see anything it's ok.
Honda has been using Maintenance Minder™ system which is similar to CX-5’s Flexible OCI to calculate all maintenance schedule. There’s no Fixed OCI for any maintenance items since 2017(?), but relies on on-board computer calculation to display maintenance codes for required maintenance, A or B for main maintenance items (oil change and more) and 1 ~ 7 for sub-items (3 for for replacing transmission fluid). Fixed 30K-mile CVT fluid OCI simply is not correct. In severe driving conditions, such as:A bit off topic but I just learned the CRV CVT has a 30k mile CVT fluid change interval. Key to ensure proper warranty coverage meaning you may be screwed if you don't have proof it was changed at 30k miles. For those that don't DIY change yourself this is added dealership cost.
On the CX-5 you can change it double the interval at very 60k (after warranty expires) if you chose to do so.
I'm wondering if anyone owning a 2.5T has tried to access the ATF dipstick via the coolant drain service hole, located on cover #1 (driver side). During the oil change I did last week, I removed that service hole cover and discovered that I can easily reach the ATF dipstick on my 2020 2.5L. And my daughter's 2019 2.5L has the same configuration as well.….
Now, if your 2020 CX-5 has the 2.5T, then you might just forget about the ATF level checking as the turbo plumbing is almost totally blocked the access to ATF dipstick!...