2013~2016 CX-5 Transmission mechanic recommendations

[Odell]

My first post here.

My wife’s 2016 CX-5 just hit 90k miles. Our dealer mechanic will not service the transmission.

Anyone have a mechanic in the Seattle WA area they have taken their CX-5 to for a service?

Due to having a bad back and my job I can’t do this myself. I really need a place where I can drop it off and walk away and they will do everything.

Thanks for any recommendations.

 

[stickerbush]

I've been happy with the service at South Tacoma Mazda. If you're just doing something like a drain and fill you can schedule so that you wait in their lounge.

 

[madar]

It's pathetic how a Mazda dealer won't service a Mazda....

 

[sm1ke]

It's likely that the dealer mechanic simply doesn't want to be liable for any issues after the transmission service, in case something happens to go wrong. I can see them turning people with high mileage away, especially since there is no transmission fluid change interval published in the owner's manual.

I would recommend reaching out to a different local dealer, if possible.

 

[wlong01]

Or a transmission shop if one exists in your area.
If you want a fluid change make sure you/they use the correct fluid.

 

[Mazdiod2]

Or a transmission shop if one exists in your area.
If you want a fluid change make sure you/they use the correct fluid.

Right, it might be worth buying the fluid from Mazda and supplying the independant mechanic if necessary.

 

[GFrosty]

2016.5 CX-5 GT AWD, here.

I had a specialty transmission shop do my first transmission fluid change, before 90Kmi.

This next time, in a year or two, I'll contact them again to do a full drop of the pan, re-sealing the pan with RTV, change of the filter and fluid. Worth it, for these "old bones", to have a competent shop with a lift and certified transm mechanics to get the job done right. A less-expensive independent shop ought to be capable, assuming you supply the correct filter and fluid.

 

[tony357]

I did my 2018 my self. use the Mazda OEM fluid , filter and gasket maker . it a little expensive. but if you can do the fluid flush. I would not mix the transmission fluids with anything but OEM. also do a transmission relearn or do a full reset bye disconnecting the battery for a hr. reconnect it. let it ideal for 15, 20 min. the drive it aggressively for 20 miles or so.

 

[TheMAN]

I did my 2018 my self. use the Mazda OEM fluid , filter and gasket maker . it a little expensive. but if you can do the fluid flush. I would mix the transmission fluids with anything but OEM. laso do a transmission relearn or do a full reset bye disconnecting the battery for a hr. reconnect it. let it ideal for 15, 20 min. the drive it aggressively for 20 miles or so.

If you don't have a scan tool to read the ATF temps, you can easily get the levels wrong.... the margins for error is small with these transmissions

 

[tony357]

If you don't have a scan tool to read the ATF temps, you can easily get the levels wrong.... the margins for error is small with these transmissions

I put in the same amount i took out. besides mine had a dipstick. so far so good i haven't had any issues thank god. this is the first i have heard of using a scan tool for fluid temp. I'm curious in seeing this tool.

 

[tony357]

If you don't have a scan tool to read the ATF temps, you can easily get the levels wrong.... the margins for error is small with these transmissions

Ok never mind, I looked it up. The OBII. Interesting...

 

[madar]

Ok never mind, I looked it up. The OBII. Interesting...

Yes, a must have...

 

[tony357]

Yes, I have one. I’ll have to see if it has that option for the transmission never really noticed that. I’ll look into it. Thanks for the info.

Yes, a must have...

Yes, I have one. I never really checked to see if it had the option for the transmission. I’ll look into it. Thanks for the info.

 

[madar]

Yes, I have one. I’ll have to see if it has that option for the transmission never really noticed that. I’ll look into it. Thanks for the info.

Yes, I have one. I never really checked to see if it had the option for the transmission. I’ll look into it. Thanks for the info.

Lots of info on this forum about that, do a search if needed

 

[ColoradoDriver]

Dipstick specifically calls for a certain level (within the "box") at 122F / 50C.

While filling the same amount drained makes sense, mine was actually a bit low from the factory on my first one, so it is worth checking the level and adjusting from there.