Hello I'm new here. Have a 2015 CX5 176K on the clock. I just put some money into it (new control arms, radiator, starter, plugs, tires, and fixed an exhaust leak. I am hoping I can drive this to 250K. The engine and transmission are still smooth and strong and it honestly still feels like the day I bought it (CPO with 26K)
Do I have too much faith, I know some drive for quite a whiles. reports of over 300K on some.
I live in New England so rusting is problematic when I do my own repairs - but I manage. I don't beat on it, I use Mobile 1 synthetic high mileage oil and filters changing every 7K or so.
My concern is I haven't really followed the service manual or used the dealership. So I have possibly missed some key things. I have a K & M air filter installed. I also just recently changed the MAF sensor as I accidentally gunked it up with the air filter oil by applying too much. I picked one from a salvage yard and that fixed my CEL, it was very clean and no issues running it so I believe its fine. I also cleaned the throttle body at the same time.
I am wondering what else I should consider as a preventative? I am thinking the differential fluids at a minimum should be done soon as they have never been changed. If you were me, what would you recommend if planning to keep this vehicle alive?
Side note, shopping for a car for my wife. We tested a 2023 CX-50 today, the nicest trim. I liked it but it you could definitely feel the wheels and the interior felt tight as in you are close to the dashboard, cup holder in an odd spot. The turbo felt nice though! We have a hold on a 21' Tiguan which drove very nice but VW gives me pause in general, I got comfortable with it but the wife got cold feet as I was researching different issues. She seems to have her heart on a newer Forester, but in my mind Subaru has also gone downhill. I'm regretting not trying a newer model CX-5 while were at the dealer. She really loved the CX-70 for all the wrong reasons (paint color, LOL) but that just looked huge to me in the showroom which isn't my speed. Not to mention that's not really in our budget, the CX 70.
I am glad to have found this forum, it will be a helpful resource for me moving forward to hopefully keep my CX-5 going for another 2-3 years.
TY
Do I have too much faith, I know some drive for quite a whiles. reports of over 300K on some.
I live in New England so rusting is problematic when I do my own repairs - but I manage. I don't beat on it, I use Mobile 1 synthetic high mileage oil and filters changing every 7K or so.
My concern is I haven't really followed the service manual or used the dealership. So I have possibly missed some key things. I have a K & M air filter installed. I also just recently changed the MAF sensor as I accidentally gunked it up with the air filter oil by applying too much. I picked one from a salvage yard and that fixed my CEL, it was very clean and no issues running it so I believe its fine. I also cleaned the throttle body at the same time.
I am wondering what else I should consider as a preventative? I am thinking the differential fluids at a minimum should be done soon as they have never been changed. If you were me, what would you recommend if planning to keep this vehicle alive?
Side note, shopping for a car for my wife. We tested a 2023 CX-50 today, the nicest trim. I liked it but it you could definitely feel the wheels and the interior felt tight as in you are close to the dashboard, cup holder in an odd spot. The turbo felt nice though! We have a hold on a 21' Tiguan which drove very nice but VW gives me pause in general, I got comfortable with it but the wife got cold feet as I was researching different issues. She seems to have her heart on a newer Forester, but in my mind Subaru has also gone downhill. I'm regretting not trying a newer model CX-5 while were at the dealer. She really loved the CX-70 for all the wrong reasons (paint color, LOL) but that just looked huge to me in the showroom which isn't my speed. Not to mention that's not really in our budget, the CX 70.
I am glad to have found this forum, it will be a helpful resource for me moving forward to hopefully keep my CX-5 going for another 2-3 years.
TY
