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Anyone else change their own oil in thier CX-5?
I need to change my oil, I bought a floor jack and have jack stands. Im wanting to know where the lift points are for safe jacking? I found a video on youtube but he did each side separately, which doesnt sound all that safe. Im thinking there has to be a center point under the car to lift?
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Yes, there are a couple of center jacking points (front and rear) on the CX-5 as depicted here:
http://www.mcx5.org/jacking_positions_vehicle_lift_2_supports_and_safe ty_stand_rigid_rack_positions-204.html However, I suggest you do yourself a favor and get a set of RhinoRamps for this sort of thing. Much easier and safer. https://www.amazon.com/RhinoGear-11909ABMI-RhinoRamps-Vehicle-Ramp/dp/B0117EETEK/ref=sr_1_2?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1546012735&sr= 1-2&keywords=RhinoRamps+Vehicle+Ramp |
I change my own oil but I don’t use jacks or jack stands. Get some 2x10 wood. Screw two or three boards together. Cut the leading edge at a 45 degree angle and that should give you the clearance you need. The drain plug faces the rear so no issue there. Add five quarts, check for leaks and when the car is level recheck the dipstick and add to bring it up to the full mark. |
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Great idea on use of the wooden ramp drive up. I had a set and lost them in one of our many moves.
I have a set of low profile ramps that i bought at Pep Boys. They are made of heavy ABS/plastic and work well. PS: Another thing to have is a set of wheel chocks for the rear to ensure it does not move. happy new year. Jim |
Yea I do.
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You can buy a pair of plastic ramps at AutoZone for $35. They usually have an oil/filter combo on sale and you will save the price of the ramps on your first exchange. Don't cheap out on the oil pan either. Buy the one there with the pourable spout, then dump the old oil right into your last empty jug.
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Originally Posted by nickndfl
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You can buy a pair of plastic ramps at AutoZone for $35. They usually have an oil/filter combo on sale and you will save the price of the ramps on your first exchange. Don't cheap out on the oil pan either. Buy the one there with the pourable spout, then dump the old oil right into your last empty jug.
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Got my first oil change done by the dealer. Usually I wouldn't do this but it's free oil changes for life and they claim it's the Mazda synthetic oil. it's kind of hard to pass up a free oil change especially since I'm under warranty and they will have all the receipts and what not digitally stored..
so for the hell of it maybe it was out of guilt? I bought a quart of their oil just to have as a top off oil.. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.maz...4a12e35b07.jpg |
Originally Posted by Arkainzeye
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Got my first oil change done by the dealer. Usually I wouldn't do this but it's free oil changes for life and they claim it's the Mazda synthetic oil. it's kind of hard to pass up a free oil change especially since I'm under warranty and they will have all the receipts and what not digitally stored..
so for the hell of it maybe it was out of guilt? I bought a quart of their oil just to have as a top off oil.. |
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Changing oil is quick and easy. I use plastic ramps from Harbor Freight. Is you use a jack get pucks so you don’t deform the flange jack points. |
You already got the important responses giving you the single lift points front and rear. I'll also echo the advice to get some ramps - they are very handy for oil changes.
I'm a big believer in changing your own oil. Of course, I wouldn't do it if they were free from the dealer or if I didn't have a garage. But changing oil is simple and gives you a chance to bond with your car and inspect the car from underneath - giving you a chance to plan for things like brake replacement or catch a small leak before it becomes a problem. |
Originally Posted by davmac
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You already got the important responses giving you the single lift points front and rear. I'll also echo the advice to get some ramps - they are very handy for oil changes.
I'm a big believer in changing your own oil. Of course, I wouldn't do it if they were free from the dealer or if I didn't have a garage. But changing oil is simple and gives you a chance to bond with your car and inspect the car from underneath - giving you a chance to plan for things like brake replacement or catch a small leak before it becomes a problem. |
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