2013~2016 Here's to the next trouble free 36K

[7eregrine]

Hit the magic number about 3 weeks before the 3 years ran out.
Nothing but oil changes.
Cheers to another trouble free 36K!

 

[Chocolate]

I like the wheel and tire setup. What is it?

 

[Arcticshade]

Hey, congrats 7!

Our 2016.5 is at 55k and trouble free so far. Just curious, did you change the transfer case / rear differential oil yet?

 

[7eregrine]

Here's the RIMS https://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&initialPartNumber=4357866SB40B&wheelMake=Platinum&wheelModel=Flux&wheelFinish=Black+Painted&autoMake=Mazda&autoModel=CX-5+AWD&autoYear=2016&autoModClar=Grand+Touring
When I originally bought those in 2016 they were on sale on Tirerack for $99/each. Considering Tirerack was selling 17" steel wheels for $79, I splurged the extra $80 and got the Flux rims. Paired with the Blizzack DM-V2 Snows

Our 2016.5 is at 55k and trouble free so far. Just curious, did you change the transfer case / rear differential oil yet?

Thanks! No I did not, and let me tell you why I love my dealer. LOVE LOVE LOVE.
I took the car to its last service at the dealer: oil change and putting on those winter tires. ($69).
I told the service adviser "Go ahead and change the ref differential out, too. I know it should be about time."
Service adviser says "It's not a hard fast rule to change it at 30 or 35. Let me look at it"
Comes out to see me and says "You don't need to change that yet".
Wh-at? I asked you to change it meaning I was good with the cost. He says to wait... wtf? Who does that?
Because of that kind of honesty I may just take my car back for its next oil change.
(Athough maybe that was his PLAN all along.. devious adviser LOL)

 

[Arcticshade]

Here's the RIMS https://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&initialPartNumber=4357866SB40B&wheelMake=Platinum&wheelModel=Flux&wheelFinish=Black+Painted&autoMake=Mazda&autoModel=CX-5+AWD&autoYear=2016&autoModClar=Grand+Touring
When I originally bought those in 2016 they were on sale on Tirerack for $99/each. Considering Tirerack was selling 17" steel wheels for $79, I splurged the extra $80 and got the Flux rims. Paired with the Blizzack DM-V2 Snows


Thanks! No I did not, and let me tell you why I love my dealer. LOVE LOVE LOVE.
I took the car to its last service at the dealer: oil change and putting on those winter tires. ($69).
I told the service adviser "Go ahead and change the ref differential out, too. I know it should be about time."
Service adviser says "It's not a hard fast rule to change it at 30 or 35. Let me look at it"
Comes out to see me and says "You don't need to change that yet".
Wh-at? I asked you to change it meaning I was good with the cost. He says to wait... wtf? Who does that?
Because of that kind of honesty I may just take my car back for its next oil change.
(Athough maybe that was his PLAN all along.. devious adviser LOL)

Oh wow, kudos to your dealer. I didn't even know there was a way to check to see if it was still good. I thought it was just a drain / fill kind of thing. Definitely going to ask my service adviser if he can check at 60k.

 

[ColoradoDriver]

Nice, 7! Fast approaching 87k on mine.

 

[Chocolate]

Actually, the rear diff holds such little oil it might actually be worth doing for the cost. I replaced the rear differential oil in my truck around 40k and it was filthy, the drain plug magnet also held some sludge that I cleaned. Factory fills are often dirtier than subsequent fills because of the metallic particles from initial wear. I recall yrwei mentioning he's done it, maybe he can chime in.

 

[Chocolate]

Should be easy enough to DIY, should be able to remove fill plug, drain plug, let oil drain, pump fresh Mazda oil in, and replace plugs/washers. Any link to a guide would be helpful for future reference.