Hi - Mazda Cx-5 diesel owners in Australia are becoming increasingly concerned about rising engine oil levels in their new cars. Mazda has been issuing a warning notice to the effect that rising oil levels are "common" in diesel engines. However some owners have reported extreme oil levels (to the X mark on the dipstick and beyond) in the first 5000 k's of driving. These high levels require an immediate return to the dealership for a full engine oil replacement and apparently at the owner's expense. Concerns are being expressed about the major damage to the engine that could occur if the oil is not replaced and levels reduced to normal. Owners are also concerned about the ongoing costs of oil changes which are over and above normal servicing.

To date Mazda has not responded with a solution - only a statement saying it is aware of owner's concerns.

Posts are apparently appearing on Facebook and Twitter. The link below is to a comprehensive discussion on the Whirlpool web site. Interested readers should read back from the last page as the comments are extensive.

http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum...t=1921061&p=29

 

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Yes, I'd like to hear from actual long term owners of diesels (even other brans besides Mazda) on this issue.

 

Any progress on this issue? Many owners have reported frequent oil changes at non-standard intervals.