2016.5 CX-5 Diesel, keep or sell?
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2016.5 CX-5 Diesel, keep or sell?
Hello guys, I'm an owner of a 2016.5 model (KE) CX-5 Skyactiv Diesel from the Philippines. Unit is an updated version with the electronic parking brake. It's run 58,000 trouble-free kilometers since taking ownership three years ago, only had rear pads replaced apart from regular servicing from the dealer. Unit's just run out of warranty recently.
Thing is, I'm having doubts on whether I should continue keeping it. I've been reading here and on other Mazda forums that this model is equipped with a troublesome motor. Things like oil dilution, blown head gaskets, coolant leaks among other things are just some of what I've read. I doubt Mazda Philippines will replace a problematic motor out of goodwill if something happens given the poor consumer protection we have here.
Oil has been replaced at 53,000km and moves up above the full marker on the dipstick every so often with an incomplete DPF regen and I check it weekly. Maybe it's at 8mm above the second dipstick marker, around a third of the way to the X mark. Oil changes here are at 6 month intervals.
My real worry is the oil dilution causing engine trouble. Then there's the head gasket which doesn't show any symptoms. Taiwan and Thailand units are most affected as far as I know, those countries share a similar climate with my country, that might be a factor.
Is there a specific year model range of the CX-5 affected by these problems? Maybe the 2016.5 KE Diesel has an updated motor with the fixes in place? Do you think it's worth keeping my unit?
If you can share good ownership stories here with high odometer readings on their diesel motors, would appreciate it.
Many thanks.
Thing is, I'm having doubts on whether I should continue keeping it. I've been reading here and on other Mazda forums that this model is equipped with a troublesome motor. Things like oil dilution, blown head gaskets, coolant leaks among other things are just some of what I've read. I doubt Mazda Philippines will replace a problematic motor out of goodwill if something happens given the poor consumer protection we have here.
Oil has been replaced at 53,000km and moves up above the full marker on the dipstick every so often with an incomplete DPF regen and I check it weekly. Maybe it's at 8mm above the second dipstick marker, around a third of the way to the X mark. Oil changes here are at 6 month intervals.
My real worry is the oil dilution causing engine trouble. Then there's the head gasket which doesn't show any symptoms. Taiwan and Thailand units are most affected as far as I know, those countries share a similar climate with my country, that might be a factor.
Is there a specific year model range of the CX-5 affected by these problems? Maybe the 2016.5 KE Diesel has an updated motor with the fixes in place? Do you think it's worth keeping my unit?
If you can share good ownership stories here with high odometer readings on their diesel motors, would appreciate it.
Many thanks.
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I think you have answered your own question. When there is a doubt, there is no doubt. Besides: https://www.mazdaforum.com/forum/maz...-issues-39583/
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Is it being serviced by Mazda?
Has it had regular software updates?
There should be a recall being launched very soon, if not already for these engines, I would enquire with Mazda regarding this.
Has it had regular software updates?
There should be a recall being launched very soon, if not already for these engines, I would enquire with Mazda regarding this.
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Yes, it's serviced by Mazda regularly, 6 months or 10k km intervals. Recently had a PCM update just last month. Not sure if this is related to the shutter intake valve recall globally.
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