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Hi All, I've been browsing the forum and had some questions about my recently purchased 2015 Grand touring.
1. I've seen a lot of comments about changing the ATF and not trusting the "lifetime fluid". Most of these suggest doing it around 40k miles. I purchased the car with 77k and it hasn't ever had this done. Is it too late to do it at this point? I've read that doing it too late might actually make things worse.
2. I love the climate control and it's the first car I own where it seems to work great. I notice it keeps the AC on by default. Does this mean the compressor is always working or is the car smart enough to turn it on/off as needed? I'm not sure if I should just leave it on all the time and turn it on/off myself.
Thanks everyone!
As an aside, "flushing" is NOT recommended. Doing so does not clean/clear the filter and may
stir up the fines and bits in the bottom of the pan.
Check for correct fluid type.
Funny you can always tell the old timers on automotive based forums, they are generally the ones that find mistakes in sentence structure ,grammar, spelling and obvious typos!
You may be right here about the old timers. Or it could be that the old timers read for comprehension, unlike some folks. Not you, I'm not directing that comment at you or anyone in particular.
Funny you can always tell the old timers on automotive based forums, they are generally the ones that find mistakes in sentence structure ,grammar, spelling and obvious typos!
I knew, but it was too good of an opportunity to pass up.
Just because I'm 73, doesn't mean I consider myself an old-timer, at least not mentally.
As an aside, "flushing" is NOT recommended. Doing so does not clean/clear the filter and may
stir up the fines and bits in the bottom of the pan.
My 2¢
well here you go again Dennis you post bad information and NO COMPLETE PERSONAL EXPERNCE on the subject . Do you have any idea how long and what it takes to fill a transmission filter to the point it is so dirty it cant filter? LOL
"stir up the bits" rolmao Do you even know without looking it up on the internet how transmission fluid is flowing through (direction) an automatic transmissions? LOL
Also PLEASE READ why some people dont recommend a full fluid service... here let me tell you it is because some transmission are already so damaged internally a fluid service will do nothing and may simply accelerate the inevitable failing transmission. Its like a smoker getting lung cancer and then he quits smoking thinking it will cure the lung cancer!
Honest Dennis you never learn so go ahead and call me the names you so often do when you post bad information that I point out on a few threads ... I am rather getting to like them. yours truly MR. KNOW-IT-ALL
What bad information?
Never seen a clogged transmission filter? Lucky you.
Maybe you think the same about engine filters, eh?
Changing the fluid and the filter are cheaper than buying a new/re-built transmission, at least for most of us.
A fluid change 'could' put transmission failure off for a year or several, until the vehicle itself is traded or scraped.
Of course, I didn't realize that you were a transmission expert as well as an expert on everything else.
While a T filter getting totally clogged is rare under most circumstances, it can happen (GMs are the worst, (IMHO),
it can and does happen. Better safe than sorry.
An expert like you may scoff at videos, but some of us find them very useful when dealing with a vehicle we aren't totally
familiar with, or a particular operation we haven't done before or recently.
I could see how an expert like yourself might scoff at them.
While I'm no fan of 'additives', some transmission expert (real ones) suggest them for minor problems or to just put off
more serious issues for a time.
YMMV.
My 2¢
Last edited by Dennis Wendt; Apr 7, 2021 at 01:14 PM.
Dennis OMG really dude!
I cant even begin to correct your bad information any more it is getting ridiculous. Its just BAD and really it gets old you posting that I dont have experience.
I wonder to correct your Doctor or Dentist with internet information you find when you talk about your health? ROLMAO.
Hey I posted earlier why I didn't want to respond in this thread and thank you for supporting why I didn't want to. LOL
As they say you can now have the last word there is no point in me continuing ion this thread. Members will choose to do what they want and who they want to take advise and recommendations from!
I cant even begin to correct your bad information any more
Since you haven't yet done so, let's assume that any information you disagree with isn't all that "bad".
'Course, when you are a 'expert',(real or imagined) all information from others, if it doesn't agree with yours, is 'BAD.
Right?
Any talk of flushing the trans in a CX-5 is moot anyway. Most of us know by now that this can't be done. Not without the fabrication of an adapter to make it happen at least.
Any talk of flushing the trans in a CX-5 is moot anyway. Most of us know by now that this can't be done. Not without the fabrication of an adapter to make it happen at least.
I I built my own adapter from aluminum stock so I can use flat gasket instead of o-ring. And for the water exchanger I will run a long narrow cooler along the factory radiator which will increase coolant capacity and also add a little more surface area for controlled temperatures.
https://www.mazdaforum.com/forum/new...uote=1&t=44018
[QUOTE=Callisto;190555]Here are the basic parts I have machined or acquired for the project. I may still make some more changes as I get closer to the actual installation. I have not yet finalized exactly how I will be controlling the fan yet either nor have I started the relay and switch harness for it. I did swap out the original intended cooler for this one in the picture. The Transmission inline filter adapter can be used with many brands and type of spin on filters. All parts are only lightly placed for the pictures. There respective type and location may change during the installation. The hose in the picture is not high Pressure hose and will be changed out for High Pressure hose for the installation
Here are the basic parts I have machined or acquired for the project. I may still make some more changes as I get closer to the actual installation. I have not yet finalized exactly how I will be controlling the fan yet either nor have I started the relay and switch harness for it. I did swap out the original intended cooler for this one in the picture. The Transmission inline filter adapter can be used with many brands and type of spin on filters. All parts are only lightly placed for the pictures. There respective type and location may change during the installation. The hose in the picture is not high Pressure hose and will be changed out for High Pressure hose for the installation
Do you have any idea how long and what it takes to fill a transmission filter to the point it is so dirty it cant filter? LOL
