COMPLETE GUIDE - 2020 Mazda CX 9 Oil & Filter Change

[@richievaldez9803able]

We need more people posting videos on the Mazda CX-9 its a great car

[@KevinNadeau]

@@richievaldez9803able I will certainly post more CX-9 content as the opportunities arise 👍 It has been a great car for us so far with about 53k miles.

[@joeporter3027]

Good Video. One comment…rub a little oil on the filter gasket prior to spinning it on.

[@tomandkathyl5067]

You should always do this. It helps with the sealing of the filter.

[@brianfinn7644]

Yup thought the same thing

[@light-master]

Really nice walkthrough of gaining access to the drain plug and filter. Thanks.

[@EvanWilliams86]

I've always filled the oil filter. But I always heard the reason was to "prime" it so the engine didn't have to pump the oil in on first start up and avoid air in the oil lines. But looking at this one, with it being at the very bottom and pointed down, gravity should feed the oil right into it without pre-filling it, right? I also wonder if that's why Mazda says 5.1 quarts, with the extra 1/10th being to fill the oil filter?

[@georgepaniagua6115]

I have had three vehicles in my life time. I serviced them all. A 1996 Ford Taurus that I sold with 219k miles. Original engine and trans. A 2010 Ford Escape with 182k miles that I gave to my daughter - she’s still driving it- original engine and trans. I now have a 2016 with 42k miles. Change oil at 3k miles and have always filled the oil filter. No issues.

[@tomandkathyl5067]

In 44 years of changing oil, I have never once filled the oil filter. I've known numerous mechanics who have never filled the oil filter. In many vehicles, it not even possible.

[@amerolmagandia7395]

please make video how to replace the transmission fluid for this car . thank you .

[@KevinNadeau]

It'll be a little while before I have to change the transmission fluid...we only have about 11,000 miles on the car right now👍

[@watsonwatsonwatson4376]

Great messagee. Please keep them coming. Awesome..So many People I have known have never changed oil. Then wonder why the engine blew up.

[@reggie.pii24]

Thanks, Kevin. This helped a lot.

[@KevinNadeau]

@@reggie.pii24 👍

[@real82it]

Thanks. Helpful. One note - our dealer warned us to use a synthetic blend rather than full synthetic- they said they observed some turbo blow by on these models with full synthetic.

[@yournightmare9999]

This is strange

[@timwarheit4908]

I wonder if Mazda factored in filling up the oil filter when they came up with the 5.1 quart number. Seems like that .1 is pretty much what the filter would hold but I could be wrong....

[@KevinNadeau]

I wonder that too

[@Patrizio7909]

When you take that filter off, surround the filter with a red (or any color) solo cup, the oil will drain into the cup as you are unscrewing it. The cup will collect the filter and all the oil, then just dump it into the pan, way cleaner.

[@Bubba-1]

Is that perforated metal section at 3:47 a center jack point?

[@KevinNadeau]

Yes, check with the owners manual for all lifting points.

[@Bubba-1]

Just to confirm anyone else looking for the center jack point, the plate with the perforated holes is indeed the point to place your floor jack. Worked well.

[@Teslanibornok]

What happened to the engine oil analysis. Wonder how much we can push the miles.. I drive highway mostly.

[@KevinNadeau]

Here it is kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6SUmpt4paqoq5o

[@Ron-kp5ow]

Didn't look to see if it was mentioned in previous posts, but first make sure you can get the oil filter off (some can be stuck on beyond what you would think is humanly possible) before opening the drain plug.

[@KevinNadeau]

Good point

[@phetsamonekeopraseuth2650]

very helpful video. Thank you

[@KevinNadeau]

Glad it helped 👍

[@scottybloom1588]

The 10th of a qt I believe goes for the filter.

[@KevinNadeau]

@@scottybloom1588 that would make sense

[@dorikh]

I'd always prime a spin on filter in such position unless it mounts sideways to the engine like on my new Frontier. Also replacing a washer for the drain plug is not a bad idea. Thanks for the video

[@KFLY67]

Oil filter wrench? What’s that? I used my hand.

[@KevinNadeau]

👍

[@shoaibsheikh477]

how did you install oil drain plug gasket . is it metal

[@KevinNadeau]

I didn’t replace it on this oil change. But you could probably take the old one off with a small flat head screwdriver.

[@_Ashii89_]

His sir hw r u Hw is the cx9 till now with u!! Im trying to buy a used one...... So, i dont kbow much about mazda because im a Toyota guy.... But after riding a cx9 i just fall in one, s on trying to get one..... Is there any probelms for engines and parts availability ❤❤

[@KevinNadeau]

We have about 36k miles on ours and still love it. No mechanical issues 👍

[@jenniferbrooks2933]

I’ve had mine from day 1 I’m at 42k miles. Only complaints I have aren’t mechanical. Key fob has to have a cover. Broke into pieces the first time I dropped it. I have the red color seen in the video. This is the only car I’ve ever owned that the paint chips easily.

[@khalidalghamdi2512]

How is the car running so far, do you do the regular maintenance with the dealer besides oil changes?

[@KevinNadeau]

The car is running great, we have just under 60k miles on it. I'll do as much of the maintenance myself as I can.

[@khalidalghamdi2512]

Great, I just got a 2024 Cx9 and I have just under 15k miles on it and just did the third regular service with the agency, however, i’m thinking to do the next ones myself, so appreciate any recommendations regarding the regular maintenance you regularly do

[@KevinNadeau]

@ Check the owner’s manual for the recommendations 👍

[@MountainSalsa]

Thank you did you ever end up sending the oil out for analysis and if so what were the results?

[@KevinNadeau]

Yes I did. The video is on the channel. METAL AND SILICONE IN MY OIL - 2020 Mazda CX9 Engine Oil Analysis kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6SUmpt4paqoq5o

[@MountainSalsa]

@@KevinNadeau thanks I'll check out that video!

[@ameyachauthai]

Hi Kevin, did you send the oil for lab testing, curious what was the outcome. The video was great! Cheers!!!

[@KevinNadeau]

Thank you. And yes I did send in a sample. Here's a link to the video kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6SUmpt4paqoq5o

[@allstarsahota2469]

Good job Kevin! 👍

[@KevinNadeau]

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[@sebdecler5780]

Great Video, do you know if its the same for a cx8 2019?

[@KevinNadeau]

I have not done an oil change in a CX8, but I would imagine it's very similar to the CX9.

[@rawagz9970]

Great video, but I would add checking for leaks on the filter and drain plug prior to installing the access panel.

[@KevinNadeau]

Great point 👍

[@benm5651]

Very well done video 👍

[@KevinNadeau]

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[@douglashaught8773]

I do not fill the oil filter with oil.

[@chrisflo24]

Its says 5w-30 but is that conventional, Blend, or full synthetic?

[@KevinNadeau]

@@chrisflo24 I use full synthetic

[@09G8GT]

Hi there. Did u replaced the crush washer? I used Rotella Gas Truck and OEM filter and I only put in 5 QT which gave me a little over half way between the dots on my dip stick.

[@KevinNadeau]

I didn't replace the washer this time.

[@yamfingaz5598]

How do you get on with the white leather? I.e how do you find maintaining it etc

[@KevinNadeau]

Funny you ask...lately I've notice denim transfer from my wife's jeans. I have a leather cleaner by Superior Products that should do the trick with no problem.

[@brianfinn7644]

Don’t think I ever prefilled any of my oil filters when I had cars that used em… just fresh oil on the gasket before replacing.

[@rolmanlumapas2253]

Thanks. Very helpful.

[@KevinNadeau]

Awesome, I'm glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching👍

[@omarazael4150]

Perfect

[@KevinNadeau]

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[@07alshehri]

In terms of the capacity, I put 4.8L of oil and still a bit low on the dipstick. Between the two dots. Is that normal or something not right to the engine?

[@khalidalghamdi2512]

That’s the ideal level

[@rockiemountin7535]

Do you still have the CX 9 and have you had any problems with it great video thanks for posting

[@KevinNadeau]

Thank you! Yes we still have the CX9 and it has about 15k miles on it now. No issues to report other than the rear window on the driver's side randomly shattered, but that was covered under warranty.

[@rockiemountin7535]

@@KevinNadeau thank you

[@Travis8126]

Check your manual Mazda does not recommend using synthetic oil in the 2020 CX-9 w/turbo, use conventional.

[@KevinNadeau]

My owner's manual says to use Genuine Mazda Oil. Is that conventional or synthetic? So, does Mazda require synthetic oil in its engines? For vehicles built in the last several years, the answer will almost certainly be, yes. Cite: www.compassmazda.com/does-mazda-require-synthetic-oil-in-its-engines/

[@Travis8126]

@@KevinNadeau I was just at my dealer today (Maita Mazda in Sacramento, CA) for oil change and they told me they do not recommend using synthetic on the CX-9 turbo. Definitely recommended 5k mile oil changes.

[@KevinNadeau]

@@Travis8126 I’d be curious to know why. Either way, I’m sticking with full synthetic 😀

[@Travis8126]

@@KevinNadeau Dealer told me it has to do with the turbo, the "genuine" Mazda oil is definitely not full synthetic. Mazda sells a full synthetic oil that is printed right on the bottle. However, it may be a synthetic blend. I just have been doing what they advise, don't want my warranty voided for using the incorrect oil. Dealer has been performing oil changes on this car since we bought it brand new.

[@davidbloomberg9494]

Jack Stand at least on Passenger side !!!

[@KevinNadeau]

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[@--RSL--]

you should start the car for 10 seconds before checking the dip stick, the levels will change.

[@KevinNadeau]

Good tip👍 But then how long should you wait for the oil to drain back into the pan before reading the dip stick?

[@--RSL--]

@@KevinNadeau I don't wait. Idling doesn't stir it up like driving and I've never had an incorrect read the next morning.

[@lcarlosmoreno6436]

Very true mine after 5 quarts and starting it... Level drops a lot, I believe we need 5 quarts and a half for this vehicle

[@jrh8302]

​@@KevinNadeauat least 5 minutes

[@jrh8302]

​@@--RSL--incorrect. Starting the oil makes the oil go all the way up to the valve cover to cover the idlers and timing components

[@irmareginaterceroreyes6507]

EXCELENTE

[@KevinNadeau]

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[@dubg25]

i fill

[@KevinNadeau]

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[@victorgold4735]

My burns oil like crazy at 12.000 miles only

[@HorseBudgetHero]

Quit using full synthetic oil. I switched to semi synthetic and my oil consumption issues went away. Dealer told me same thing.

[@travissapp2235]

Are you laying on a Gateway computer box?

[@KevinNadeau]

@@travissapp2235 😀 Keen observation…yes it was a Gateway computer box 👍

[@yournightmare9999]

Exchange oil every 5000

[@kurtissutley1485]

Do not fill the filter.

[@KevinNadeau]

Why not?

[@kurtissutley1485]

@@KevinNadeau (1)There's no reason to fill the filter. (2)It's messy. (3)No owners manual ever advised to fill the filter with oil before installing. Did I mention that it's messy?

[@pi1797]

Only messy if you spill any...

[@georgepaniagua6115]

@@pi1797 i change the oil in my 2016 every 3k miles. I always Fill the oil filter with fresh clean oil, never makes a mess and the engine has never given me an issue.

[@joeporter3027]

Another comment….. crush washer is required…. Dorman part no. 095147.

[@rockiemountin7535]

I find almost everything automotive with the name dorman on it very very low quality

[@rafars2246]

With the 5 quarts you should be withing levels. I never put any more oil. Waste of money.

[@KevinNadeau]

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[@jrh8302]

Isnt it better to let it run 1-2k miles with 5q exactly as long as you are at least midway on the dipstick. Then add half a qrt since you burn a slight amount during the 5k change interval?