Source of oil leak? 2017 CX-5

[ClssicCaleb]

Where would you say the source of this oil leak is? 2017 skyactiv with 85k miles

 

[HyFlyer]

You'll want to clean the whole engine compartment up with some foamy engine degreaser and go from there.

IMHO, a person should regularly clean the engine compartment a couple of times a year as needed.

 

[Kedis82ZE8]

+1 on cleaning things up to pin down to valve cover, timing cover, tensioner, or something else

 

[Mazdiod2]

Where would you say the source of this oil leak is? 2017 skyactiv with 85k miles

Exactly which engine version?

 

[ClssicCaleb]

Skyactiv 2.5l

 

[Kedis82ZE8]

Once you clean up… you could use a light coating of talcum powder if you think it will still be hard to pinpoint the leak

 

[yrwei52]

Where would you say the source of this oil leak is? 2017 skyactiv with 85k miles

My guess is the timing chain cover leak. It’s a common problem for the 2.5L NA due to the unique 2-piece cylinder block design IMO. Clean the engine first to confirm like others suggested. But I wouldn’t bother to fix it unless the leak from timing chain cover is substantially significant.