Just bought a 2017 CX-5 w/ 75,000 km (46,000 miles). What maintenance should I do right away?

Hey everyone,

I picked up a new to me 2017 CX-5 GS this morning. The car is in great shape, but I don’t really know what kind of maintenance (if any) has been done beyond regular oil changes. Brakes are brand new, so at least that’s covered.

I like to stay on top of preventative maintenance but I’ve seen a lot of different opinions online about when to do with fluids, spark plugs, etc., and I’d love some clarity from the community.

What would you recommend I take care of right away to set myself up for the long haul? My goal is to keep this thing running well past 400,000 km if possible.

Thanks in advance!
 
I don't think there are many items that normally need attention until the mileage is higher, 75kmi for the plugs, for example.
The coolant is good for at least 10 years. How are the tires?
 
I don't think there are many items that normally need attention until the mileage is higher, 75kmi for the plugs, for example.
The coolant is good for at least 10 years. How are the tires?

Thanks for your reply. It came with brand new brakes and tires from the dealer I got it from.
 
I would personally do fluids- brake fluid, transmission fluid, differential/transfer (if AWD) and likely spark plugs as they are pretty old at this point. Make sure the battery is less than 3 yrs old as well.
 
Besides what's already been mentioned, it might be a good idea to change out the cabin air filter and at least inspect the engine air filter. Both are super easy to do.
 
@ ~50Kmi, I'd likely do all the fluids except coolant. I'd either DIY the fluids for the transmission, transfer case and differential, or pay a shop to do it. I'd do the air filter and cabin air filter, if they're 'dirty'. It's a bit early, but I might even do the spark plugs (an easy DIY task). I'd have a good suspension shop give the suspension bits a good hard look, just for peace of mind. And I'd ensure the brakes are in great working order.


Myself, I purchased a 4yr old CX-5 with not quite 80Kmi on it. Am now at north of 130Kmi.

Immeditely put on all-weather tires, given the tires were 3-season summer oriented, and I had to contend with winter traction.

Basically, whatever standard (owners manual) maintenance I didn't find records for, I then did.

Changed the fluids (coolant, oil+filter, transmission, transfer case, differential, brake). I suspect the prior owner (a retired engineer) had done these himself, DIY at home. Put in new wiper blades. Did the spark plugs. Should have done the serpentine/accessory belt and tensioner, but didn't and found it snapping and needing replacement several thousand miles later.

Have done the brakes, one end at a time, as needed. Every couple of years, one of the ends, so I also flush/bleed the brake fluid.

Several months back I had some issues with consistent firing. The spark plugs and coils were swapped and tested; ended up replacing them all. Was over 120Kmi, so it wasn't altogether unexpected. A bit early on the 2nd set of plugs I installed, but wanted to go to the NGK Ruthenium HX anyway.

Last year, did the front suspension's lower control arms and tie rod ends, as they'd started lightly 'clunking' around slow-speed corners. A couple months ago, had the A/C refrigerant recharged. For several tanks of gas, now, I've been adding a bottle of Chevron Techron, to get rid of fuel system and combustion chamber deposits 'normal' gas fill-ups haven't caught, mostly to aid in eliminating an intermittent code P0300 CEL condition and low-idle condition (which has since disappeared).

On two occasions since purchase, for elimination of a musty/moldy smell I've squirted a couple of kans of Kool-It up the A/C drain hose, into the A/C 'fins'. Worked well. Next year I will likely do another can or two of the stuff.

Next year, I'll probably get to the anti-sway bar control links, other suspension arms where the bushings are showing some weakness.

In my case, I'd call most of that good preventive maintenance. Though the owner's manual doesn't necessarily recommend all of these things as early in the schedule as I have done them, I found keeping ahead of maintenance has helped the car continue to run in top shape and without annoying clunks and rattles so common with other less well-maintained vehicles. I would say that my own car needed the fixes. Many won't, at the same intervals, if all the stars align.
 
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