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2017–2025 Mazda CX-5 maintenance schedule

Applies to: SKYACTIV-G 2.5 and 2.5T gas. The 2.2L diesel (2019) is not covered.

Schedule type: oil-life monitor (Mazda Engine Oil Flexible Maintenance)

In the U.S., the car tracks oil life and lights a wrench when an oil change is due. Change it within 600 miles or 15 days of the light, and never go past 7,500 miles or 12 months. Reset the setting after each oil change. Summarized in our own words from the sources listed. Always follow the owner's manual or your dealer for your specific vehicle (VIN, engine, and options).

Checked against the official document for model year 2021; other years in this range are assumed to follow it. Confirm in your owner's manual.

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When the wrench light comes on (max 7,500 mi / 12 mo)

  • Replace engine oil and filter replaceDIY

    Severe service: Every 5,000 miles or 6 months (Schedule 2).

    Parts: Oil filter

  • Rotate tires rotateDIY

    Severe service: Every 5,000 miles.

15,000 miles / 24 months

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30,000 miles / 36 months

  • Replace engine air filter replaceDIY

    Parts: Engine air filter

  • Inspect drive belts inspectShop

40,000 miles

  • Replace spark plugs (2.5T turbo only) replaceShop

    Applies to: SKYACTIV-G 2.5T

    Parts: Spark plugs

75,000 miles

  • Replace spark plugs (2.5L non-turbo) replaceShop

    Parts: Spark plugs

120,000 miles / 120 months

  • Replace engine coolant replaceShop

    First at 120,000 miles or 10 years, then every 60,000 miles or 5 years. Mazda recommends FL-22 coolant.

Known Mazda CX-5 problems

Sources

Always follow the owner's manual for your exact vehicle; intervals can differ by engine and market.

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