What have you done to your CX-5 today?

[Lazy2.5]

@N7turbo I sent you a private message; in case you are curious to continue this conversation.

 

[GFrosty]

Latest little maintenance step: Battery terminal cleaning.

Got rid of the minor corrosion, neutralized the acids, put on a pair of anti-corrision felt discs. Used a spray-on protectant on the terminals and cable ends, once the cables were reconnected.

 

[N7turbo]

@N7turbo I sent you a private message; in case you are curious to continue this conversation.

Huh, I am not seeing it here.

 

[kendel7]

'16 2.5L NA, 80,400m. Changed spark plugs (NGK); Cleaned throttle body. Not completely satisfied as there was carbon buildup that was caked on the back. Did the best I could with cleaner and rags. Probably could have done a better job with a toothbrush, but didn't have one handy.

 

[RattleCanAR]

Did the ghost touch repair. (disconnected the ribbon) and put new panels over the scratched piano black on the center console and door cards.

 

[kendel7]

Did the ghost touch repair. (disconnected the ribbon) and put new panels over the scratched piano black on the center console and door cards. View attachment 344652

Is that an actual plastic replacement or some adhesive-backed decal?

 

[mpmpcx5]

I bought my cx-5 2021 GT this week and it came fully detailed but I spent time to coat all my rubber seals with silicone spray.....

.....and then I stood back, took a look and smiled a long while! Great car so far and missed owning a Japanese made car!

 

[N7turbo]

I spent time to coat all my rubber seals with silicone spray

Can you list what those seals are?

 

[RattleCanAR]

Is that an actual plastic replacement or some adhesive-backed decal?

They are a plastic covers. You just stick them over the scratched panels. If something happens and you need to open up the area for maintenance or a repair you will have to pop them up. No big deal they are cheap.

 

[cxha]

Today I did my first oil and filter change on our new 2025 Signature at 830 miles, and prepared a sample to send off to Blackstone for analysis. I used the Mazda 1WPY-14-302 filter and Mobil 1 ESP 5W30 and will do 5,000 mile changes from now on.

 

[N7turbo]

Today I did my first oil and filter change on our new 2025 Signature at 830 miles, and prepared a sample to send off to Blackstone for analysis. I used the Mazda 1WPE-14-302 filter and Mobil 1 ESP 5W30 and will do 5,000 mile changes from now on.

The Turbo uses the filter 1WPY-14-302.

The only difference appears to be the pressure required to activate the bypass, but it must be so for a reason.

 

[cxha]

The Turbo uses the filter 1WPY-14-302.

The only difference appears to be the pressure required to activate the bypass, but it must be so for a reason.

Thanks, I corrected my post as I got the 2.5 turbo filter confused with my 2.0 MX-5... one letter difference and they even look the same.

 

[N7turbo]

Ahh yeah, same here. I keep both in the garage.

 

[mpmpcx5]

Can you list what those seals are?

I basically "dressed" all the rubber/foam seals around all my doors, the hood, trunk etc. As I am in a colder northern climate, I want to keep all these seals supple and pliable, to prevent cracking etc and maintain a good seal. It's a quick job and has worked for me on all previous cars I have owned.

I used the WD-40 Specialist Silicone spray - do not use the regular WD40. There are other brands as well that have a SILICONE spray.

Hope that helps!

 

[N7turbo]

Thanks. Do they end up being greasy?

 

[sm1ke]

I basically "dressed" all the rubber/foam seals around all my doors, the hood, trunk etc. As I am in a colder northern climate, I want to keep all these seals supple and pliable, to prevent cracking etc and maintain a good seal. It's a quick job and has worked for me on all previous cars I have owned.

I used the WD-40 Specialist Silicone spray - do not use the regular WD40. There are other brands as well that have a SILICONE spray.

Hope that helps!

Treating the seals in preparation for winter temps is also useful in preventing your doors, liftgate, hood, and gas cap from freezing shut after a car wash. The silicone spray acts as a water displacer, and it also helps with preventing the ice from "sticking" even if you don't dry the seals completely. I use the 3-in-One brand for silicone spray. I just spray it into a microfiber towel, then wipe it onto the seals. Works like a charm and doesn't feel greasy after a day or two.

 

[RedBaron]

I used the WD-40 Specialist Silicone spray

Do not spray the silicone directly on the rubber seals. The propellant can attack the rubber. Instead, spray it onto a rag and let the propellant flash off, then wipe the seals with the rag.

Thanks. Do they end up being greasy?

For a little while, but the silicone gets absorbed into the rubber quite quickly.

Note: I use the term 'rubber' above generically.