2013~2016 Throttle Body cleaning

[Cupins]

I have a 2016 CX-5 with 65k miles and want to remove the throttle body for cleaning for the first time. Is it ok to reuse the gasket or does it need to be replaced? Is it paper or rubber o-ring type?

 

[Jmaz]

I cleaned my 2014's throttle body about 5 years ago and replaced the gasket only because I already had purchased one ahead of time. I bought a Beck-Arnley brand online for just a few bucks and it was identical, I mean identical (including made in Japan) to the Mazda one that the dealers wanted ~$20 for. But I could have reused the old one as it removed in one piece and had no sealant. It's like a rubber/silicone and showed no signs of compression, so could have been reused.
Be careful not to over torque the small mounting screws into the aluminum threads, though it may be possible to drill through and use a longer screw with a nut on the backside if the threads do get stripped.
Check for Beck-Arnley brand (or whatever else) on Amazon and Rockauto. Should be able to get one for $10 or less delivered I'd think.

 

[GFrosty]

I have a 2016 CX-5 with 65k miles and want to remove the throttle body for cleaning ... Is it ok to reuse the gasket

In the service manual, the gasket is specified as a replacement item for any servicing (part #8 in the diagram below). If at 65Kmi and servicing it for the first time, I'd certainly replace it.

Have a 2016.5 CX-5 GT AWD, here, and I've done a cleaning twice, and both times replaced the gasket. Couldn't say whether it's okay to re-use, but the manual indicates it's a replacement item.

Definitely watch the torque on the TB bolts.

 

[CrazyHippie]

When in doubt, and when the cost is low, I always err on the side of caution. I'll bet that if this seal does leak, the engine will not run well at all!

 

[Jmaz]

I agree with the above posts about changing the gasket. It's good to have one available if there's a problem, that's why I got one out of habit. I'm not specifically recommending to reuse the old one but only that mine could have been if needed. Had no indication of it leaking beforehand. It was in good shape and no visible evidence of taking a compression set. The material is rather stiff when pinched and has good resilience. Was rather surprised actually. The gasket fits in a groove with no sealant so it should come apart easily and clean.