Mazda MX-5 ND Coolant Change (2016+)

[@roveism]

Great tutorial! you should do a series of MX5 Maintenance, from where to jack the car up, how often to change the oil / filter, changing air filter, cleaning out the roof drain holes so your car doesnt get flooded. Great vid!

[@Driver67]

Very good suggestions! I’ll probably do that as it gets warmer and I can get on with more maintenance. Thank you @Johnny Chen

[@joeishere500]

Yea , gotta keep unplug those drain tubes... TRUST ME I KNOW

[@yachtbubble7063]

Superb. Totally clear explanation. Just what I needed. Many thanks.

[@tonycarmichael5870]

Awesome video, thanks for taking the time to share the full procedure

[@Steeeezie]

Fantastic video, appreciate it man! 👍🏼

[@Driver67]

You’re welcome!

[@miatafunrun3078]

Great instructions. Thanks!

[@adrianvv4132]

Why not use the recirculation of coolant?

[@Mark-ud7uo]

Good tutorial.

[@Driver67]

Glad it was helpful! Cheers!

[@robertwilensik3711]

Isn't there a service hole underneath that can be accessed without removing splash shield?

[@Driver67]

Unfortunately there isn’t an easy access cover. The whole undertray has to come off

[@Driver67]

I did my coolant today and I see what you mean. There is a small hole on the undertray directly below the coolant drain. However it is quite a small access hole. I honestly don’t know what tool can be used to access it. If the drain plug is very tight, it might not be possible to use a set of pliers to open it. I ended up removing the undertray instead

[@robertwilensik3711]

Much easier access to petcock I think

[@olavzwarteveen5246]

I thought it is recommended to flush the whole cooling system with distilled water and a special flush product to clean the system and get all old coolant out.

[@ADUSN]

Totally unnecessary on such a new car. After 15+ years I'd say it's necessary

[@andymedina323]

What kind of coolant did you use?

[@Driver67]

I use Prestone all makes concentrated mix and add distilled water to the ratio I want. 50/50 in cold climate but during summer I run 25% coolant, Because Race Car

[@JAYJAYJAY53]

Why are you not using the Mazda coolant. These days everyone is saying that you need to use OEM coolant because of seal degradation . I have a 2001 Jeep which I don’t adhere to this policy but I definitely would not to this to a modern car .

[@joeishere500]

Way different than my 2007

[@Driver67]

How much different was 2007?

[@joeishere500]

@@Driver67 ,, ( is ) .... there's only one cap to fill in which is the expansion tank & easy access to screw / drain plug on driver side.... But your car looks real nice

[@Driver67]

@@joeishere500 sounds like you have it easier than I do!

[@joeishere500]

@@Driver67 , sure do but you got a nicer car for sure .