Discovered by the general public in 2012 and immediately voted Car of the Year in the Land of the Rising Sun, the Mazda CX-5 is a versatile compact SUV that quickly established itself as the brand's most popular vehicle. Since then, nearly four million units have been sold, spread over two generations, the most recent of which was launched in 2017.

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Available with either front-wheel drive (i.e., the power supplied by the engine is transmitted to the front wheels) or all-wheel drive (all four wheels are driven), the transmission of the Mazda CX-5 is available with both manual or automatic transmissions. Whichever type is chosen, both models feature six speed ratios.

Despite all the care taken in their design, or following particularly intensive use, gearboxes may show signs of malfunction. How can we limit these failures? What to do in the event of a problem? What reflexes should you adopt? Our experts answer all your questions in this article.

Daily gearbox maintenance

Identifying warning signals

A gearbox problem is usually accompanied by one or more signs that can tell you not only about the existence of the problem, but also about the nature of the malfunction. That's why you need to be particularly vigilant when driving, and record these signs as soon as they appear.

By sharing your observations with a professional mechanic, you'll help him make a diagnosis and facilitate the repair of your Mazda CX-5 gearbox so don't hesitate to be precise.

Signs to look out for watch out for are as follows:

A slippery start-up feeling;
Excessive vibrations when you are in neutral;
A burning smell in the cabin;
Clutch pedal or gearshift resistance;
A gear that skips or refuses to engage;
Squeaks, rattles, squeaks or other noises;
The presence of oil under the vehicle;
A general decline in performance. This concerns cars fitted with automatic gearboxes If your Mazda CX-5 is slow to change gear or accelerate, the gearbox is probably faulty.

Taking care of the gearbox

If your Mazda CX-5 is equipped with an automatic transmission, the risk of damaging it through a false move or handling error is considerably reduced since this system has no clutch pedal. However, never engage another gear (park or reverse) when the vehicle is not completely stationary.

In the case of a manual gearbox, make sure you always use smooth movements and press the clutch pedal firmly. depress the clutch pedal as far as it will go to the end of its shaft. Also avoid skipping too many gears at once in a single shift, e.g. from sixth to second gear.

Regular gearbox oil changes for good health

Sometimes confused with motor oil, which does not have the same the same propertiesgearbox oil (or transmission oil) is an essential an essential element for the smooth operation of the Mazda CX-5 GEARBOX.

This gearbox oil has three functions: it helps to heat dissipation generated while driving, it lubricates every part of the system and its detergency helps clean them. its detergent properties.

Over time, the oil becomes saturated with metal residues. Leaks can also affect the amount of fluid in the system, making it necessary to change and draining becomes necessary.

The oil in a manual gearbox is usually changed once the 250,000 km mark has been passed, but an oil change every five years is an excellent precaution for the health of your vehicle. Automatic gearboxes, on the other hand, are more fragile and should be changed every two years, or every 60,000 kilometers.

Advanced gearbox troubleshooting

The diagnosis of a professional mechanic is essential before any work is carried out on the gearbox, as most faults can be repaired directly in the garage. directly at the garage. However, in cases of particularly advanced deterioration, the garage mechanic will advise you to proceed with a complete complete replacement of the gearbox.

When a product leaves the factory, it is often expensive and has long waiting times due to the limited availability of parts. That's why we offer you reconditioned gearboxes for standard exchange. Trusting us means :

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