mazda cx5 transmission fluid level check

[@omara3389]

Thermometer method is genius wish I saw this before I struggled

[@SzechuanChickenDog]

Great tips and unorthodox method... I wish I would've thought of that.... Because checking from above with the air box partially loosened is a pain... Also... Manual says it only loses 4. Some quarts doing a drain. Definitely lost more in my case... Dropped the pan also and left it dripping so long... I think almost 6 quarts came out. I only bought 5... I thought that was gonna be enough of a buffer. Should've bought a couple more. I had to add about half a quart back of the old trans fluid... I ran it through a filter but... Damn. What a kick in the ass... What type of gasket did you use?

[@ronaldmachesky7177]

I actually let this drain overnight as well because I misplaced the filter and couldn't find it that day. Oem gasket is pink looking RTV. I ended up using The Right Stuff brand grey 1 minute return to service rtv. I dabble a thin layer on the pan, then on the transmission case side. That way, you don't have excessive squish out.

[@slacker_DIY]

I was thinking there must be a better way of doing this with the airbox on and you showed its possible. My biggest issue is getting a food thermometer that would work. You got one that works like a switchblade so its perfect.

[@ronaldmachesky7177]

I got that at Walmart. If I remember correctly

[@slacker_DIY]

@@ronaldmachesky7177 I'm going to need to make another trip to Walmart then. Or if I'm lazy to, I might try an infrared thermometer and point it into the dip stick.

[@ross2521]

Just put top of air box on start car, warm to 122 and leave it running when checking fluid

[@toddsmith1617]

How much more does it cost to put in a normal long dip stick. Come on.