SkyActiv Oil Analysis Thread
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- 2014 CX-5 Touring
Well that's not what I wanted to see. I'm hoping for a possibility of something other than the head gasket, but am also preparing to do the work (looking at procedures, parts prices and availability etc). Super bummed about this, and we're about to drive the car on our family vacation trip in just a couple weeks.
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- Plano, Texas, USA
Sorry to see that. Looks like you’re using Mazda Moly 0W-20 oil with high molybdenum content. The coolant leak is rare for the 2.5L NA on your 2014 CX-5 Touring. How many miles on it? Can you see the coolant level drop in the coolant container?
It’s too bad that after you’ve spent plenty of time for extensive maintenance on your CX-5 then found you have got such problem. Not sure what would I do if I’m under the same situation. With your DIY skill may be you can remove the cylinder head and verify the head gasket condition. No matter it definitely is a big hassle for you.
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- Southwest Ohio
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- '19 CX-5 diesel
Doh! @PatrickGSR94 sorry to see that report for you!
With the upcoming vacation plans, do you plan on continuing to run it for your trip or rent something or maybe door3 trade it in right quick on a new ride 😀.
I haven't heard much of any gen1 engine trouble.
With the upcoming vacation plans, do you plan on continuing to run it for your trip or rent something or maybe door3 trade it in right quick on a new ride 😀.
I haven't heard much of any gen1 engine trouble.
@PatrickGSR94
Sorry to hear…. hasn’t this been a concern of yours for a while now? I was looking at some of your older reports in this thread and the coolant loss
Sorry to hear…. hasn’t this been a concern of yours for a while now? I was looking at some of your older reports in this thread and the coolant loss
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- 2014 CX-5 Touring
Last July’s oil report showed a trace of coolant and increase in potassium. This report showed even more coolant and higher potassium. I had planned on doing a shorter interval and checking with a different lab, but never got around to it. Fixing it is really our only option. We can’t afford another vehicle or monthly payment right now.
My main concern right now is parts availability and how long the repairs will take me. My wife can’t drive manual trans which is what my 2 other cars are.
Not sure about the trip. There has been some coolant loss from the tank, but it’s been minimal. I’ve only had to add maybe a cup or two of coolant in the past year.
My main concern right now is parts availability and how long the repairs will take me. My wife can’t drive manual trans which is what my 2 other cars are.
Not sure about the trip. There has been some coolant loss from the tank, but it’s been minimal. I’ve only had to add maybe a cup or two of coolant in the past year.
