There are several reasons why someone might choose to perform their own oil change. One reason is to save money. Having your oil changed at a professional service center can be expensive, especially if you have to have it done regularly. By doing it yourself, you can save a significant amount of money over time.
Another reason to perform your own oil change is to ensure that it is done properly. When you have your oil changed at a service center, you have to trust that the technician will do a good job. However, if you do it yourself, you can be certain that the oil change has been done correctly and that your vehicle is running at its best.
Additionally, performing your own oil change can give you a better understanding of your vehicle and how it works. This can be useful if you encounter other issues with your vehicle in the future and need to make repairs. Overall, performing your own oil change can save you money, ensure that the job is done properly, and give you a better understanding of your vehicle.
We recommend performing your own oil change if you are an experienced DIYer. If not, we advise either performing it at a local mechanic shop or under the guidance of someone experienced.
Step by Step Mazda CX5 Oil Change
To change the oil in a Mazda CX-5, you will need the following:
- A new oil filter and oil drain plug gasket
- The correct oil for your vehicle (consult your owner’s manual to determine the right type and viscosity)
- A jack and jack stands or a ramp to elevate the front of the vehicle
- An oil filter wrench
- A drain pan to collect the used oil
- A funnel
- A torque wrench
Here are the steps to change the oil in your Mazda CX-5:
- Start by warming up the engine for a few minutes to loosen the oil. This will make it easier to drain.
- Position the drain pan under the oil pan, which is located at the bottom of the engine on the driver’s side. Use the oil filter wrench to remove the oil drain plug and gasket. Be careful, as the oil will begin to drain out as soon as the plug is removed.
- Allow the oil to drain completely into the pan. This can take several minutes.
- Once all of the oil has drained out, replace the oil drain plug and gasket, using the torque wrench to tighten it to the specified torque. Consult your owner’s manual for the correct torque specification.
- Locate the oil filter, which is typically located on the driver’s side of the engine, near the oil pan. Use the oil filter wrench to remove the old oil filter.
- Once the old oil filter is removed, clean the oil filter mounting base with a clean rag. This will help ensure a good seal for the new oil filter.
- Install the new oil filter, making sure to lubricate the gasket with a small amount of new oil. Use the oil filter wrench to tighten it to the specified torque.
- Use the funnel to add the correct amount and type of oil to the engine. Refer to your owner’s manual for the correct oil capacity and type for your vehicle.
- Ensure to dispose of the old oil properly. Local mechanic shops should take your old oil for recycling.
- Make sure to check your oil levels are properly aligned to what is specified on your owner’s manual.
Step by step video of Mazda CX5 Oil Change
Here is a step by step video from YouTube depicting how the oil change is done.
Once you are done change your oil, head over to our other articles on prolonging the life of your CX5. Also, check out the top accessories we recommend for new and existing CX5 owners.