Presented at the Los Angeles Auto Show in 2006 and marketed the same year, the Mazda CX-7 marked the Japanese automaker's entry into the compact SUV segment. Produced until 2012, this vehicle has won over customers looking for a crossover that combines sporty style and practicality. Despite the robustness and reliability of its components, the CX-7 is unfortunately not immune to malfunctions. Follow the experts' advice EDEN BOITES to maintain and repair your Mazda CX-7 with ease.
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Under the hood of the Mazda CX-7: its features
The CX-7 was offered with different engines for different markets. The main gasoline engines were the 2.3 L MZR DISI Turbo, developing 244 hp, and a 161 hp 2.5 L MZR launched in 2010. The diesel engine, a 173 hp 2.2 L MZR-CD, was only available in Europe.
In terms of transmission, the CX-7 operated either front-wheel drive (with engine power transmitted to the vehicle's front wheels) or all-wheel drive, with four-wheel drive. The latter was the only choice available in Europe.
The Mazda CX-7 was equipped with two types of gearbox: a manual gearbox mainly associated with the diesel engine, and an automatic an automatic gearboxalso with 6 speeds, more common on petrol models. The latter was not produced by Mazda, but by another Japanese company specializing in gearboxes: Aisin Corporation.
Gearbox maintenance tips
To preserve the manual transmission of your Mazda CX-7, it is essential to adopt smooth driving avoiding sudden acceleration and braking, which can put excessive strain on the transmission. As far as possible, you should also avoid downshifting by skipping too many gears. Finally, for frequent short stops, such as at red lights or in traffic jams, always a systematic shift into neutral rather than keeping first gear engaged.
With an automatic gearbox, the process is considerably simplified, since the car has no clutch pedal. Nevertheless, you should always be careful to wait the vehicle to come to a complete stop before engaging an alternative gear (park or reverse), otherwise you risk serious damage to the transmission system.
In any case, keep an eye out for unusual unusual noises such as rattles, squeaks or squeaks, which may indicate a problem. Excessive excessive vibrations in the cabin, a burning smell, gears jumping or refusing to engage, and a slippery start-up feeling are other warning signs that a breakdown may be on the way. In this case, don't delay consult a professional describing in as much detail as possible the signs you've observed.
The importance of changing gearbox oil
Regularly changing your gearbox oil (or transmission oil) is crucial to maintaining the performance of your gearbox. For the Mazda CX-7, it is generally recommended every 60,000 km or two years for automatic gearboxes and every five years for manual gearboxes. every five years for manual gearboxes. These intervals may vary according to vehicle operating conditions.
When changing oil, it is important to use the oil recommended by the manufacturer. Be particularly careful not to confuse it with motor oil, which has entirely different characteristics.
A well-performed oil change includes draining the old oil, cleaning the crankcase if necessary, replacing the transmission oil filter, refilling with new oil and checking the level and any leaks. You can change the oil yourself, or contact your garage.
Managing gearbox faults
The most common solutions
Based on your precise description of the problem, the mechanic will be able to establish a precise and reliable diagnosis. Most gearbox-related faults can be repaired in the garage, as they usually involve changing a wearing part or the gearbox oil.
In cases of advanced deterioration, however, the mechanic will tell you that it is necessary to proceed with complete replacement of the gearbox. The purchase of a new gearbox is often the first reflex of motorists, as it offers guarantees in terms of reliability. However, the cost of such a product is very high, as are the waiting times.
On the other hand the second-hand market is to be avoided If you can't check the quality of the gearbox you buy before having it installed in your Mazda CX-7, it's a matter of chance and doesn't rule out a future problem.
Reconditioned gearboxes: the ideal solution
Discover our reconditioned gearboxes for standard exchange ! Each gearbox has been completely dismantled, thoroughly cleaned and inspected. Faulty parts were replaced, then the whole unit was reassembled and tested by our qualified teams. The result: a box as good as new, but at pre-owned prices. You don't have to compromise on quality, because your new box comes with a one-year warranty.
Opting for a reconditioned box also means choosing an environmentally friendly approach. ecological approach. At the time of delivery, we also collect your used box for recycling, so you don't have to worry about it!
Finally, our solution provides a definitive answer to stock and supply problems and supply problems: if you can't find the model you need in our online catalog, we can take back your current box and recondition it using the same quality approachbefore delivering it to you.
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