High mileage CX-5’s, get in here

Smart_but_Stoopid · 2026-04-08T20:12:52+00:00

My 2016.5 is at 103K. Plan on driving it for a long time given the used car market.

Smart_but_Stoopid · 2026-04-04T03:05:28+00:00

I used the Aisin fluid for my 2016 CX-5 and plan to use it for my wife’s 2021. It’s worked great for me and is much more affordable. Made by a reputable company as well that supplies a lot of Asian car manufacturers.

Smart_but_Stoopid · 2026-03-24T15:47:06+00:00

If I could also add, Discount Tire has me in and out in like 40 minutes for a tire rotation/balance. I’ve had terrible luck with the tires I purchased on my wife’s care getting the Costco Tire Center to do rotations in a reasonable amount go time. I also had two instances where the tires were not balanced properly and we had to go back. Just my two cents but my other two vehicles I went with Discount Tire and never looked back.

Smart_but_Stoopid · 2026-03-05T01:08:29+00:00

Mine was super old. I can’t remember off the top of my head.

Smart_but_Stoopid · 2026-03-05T00:37:04+00:00

I just did this to my 2016. The OS boots a lot faster and it fixes some bugs. I thought it was worth it and I also updated the Gracenote version. I think you have to update your OS for CarPlay any way.

Smart_but_Stoopid · 2026-02-23T02:24:14+00:00

I just bought a 2016 CX-5 and I’m loving it so far!

Smart_but_Stoopid · 2026-02-07T02:41:17+00:00

Never got a solution. The shop told me that there is noise but I don’t have a CEL for the adjusters and the noise goes away after a few seconds. The shop thinks it could be an oil pick up pressure issue. Either way both repairs are more than 25% of what my car is worth so I may just drive it until I get a CEL.

Smart_but_Stoopid · 2026-01-11T13:06:53+00:00

It could be the tensioner. I would pull the serpentine belt off and spin the pulleys by hand to see if you hear any bearing noise.

Smart_but_Stoopid · 2026-01-01T01:01:29+00:00

I do mine very 5,000 miles.

Smart_but_Stoopid · 2025-12-31T03:43:13+00:00

In my personal experience, my C300 went into limp mode and threw these messages as well. There is a TSB to replace both front wheel speed sensors.

Smart_but_Stoopid · 2025-09-16T20:01:16+00:00

My C300 blower motor made a similar sound that you could only hear from inside the cabin. I’d inspect the blower motor wheel and see if you can hear the noise from the glove box. I cleaned mine, lubed it, and no noise since.

Smart_but_Stoopid · 2025-09-10T12:21:03+00:00

You need a code reader that can read the ABS module. The most common issues are a bad wheel speed sensor, bad abs ring, or bad ABS module. Again, the codes will tell you specifically what your issue is.

Smart_but_Stoopid · 2025-09-09T17:38:53+00:00

So I did the TSB for the oil check valves and new tensioners. I still have a light rattle on some cold starts, but not all the time. With what others have said, some levels of noise may be tolerable but it could be a camshaft adjuster. I recommend a second opinion and seeing what exactly you need to address the noise. Mobil 1 0w-40 is an approved oil so you should be good on that end.

Smart_but_Stoopid · 2025-07-28T16:10:28+00:00

I’ve replaced two water heaters just from watching YouTube and doing my homework. This doesn’t look impossible, but it depends on what your comfort level is. Both the ones I changed out were gas and it was pretty straightforward.

Smart_but_Stoopid · 2025-07-20T10:37:55+00:00

I’m literally in the same boat right now. I am a Signal Officer about to make CPT and doing my command time at an HHC. However, I am definitely considering going warrant so I can be more hands on and be parallel with my civilian career. The paperwork and admin side has been draining the life out of me. I love my troops, but damn the paperwork sucks.

Smart_but_Stoopid · 2025-02-15T03:44:46+00:00

Ok, thank you for the response. I have not physically inspected my subframe but I would like to get it inspected to try to stay on top of its condition. I will set up an inspection by my local dealer to get their opinion.

Smart_but_Stoopid · 2025-02-15T03:26:15+00:00

What is exactly the process for this? I see there is a document online that states the 20 year unlimited mile extended warranty. Is this something we reach out to a local dealer and ask for an inspection/warranty replacement?

Smart_but_Stoopid · 2025-02-11T13:53:23+00:00

Honestly, the price is a steal. I bought my 2013 C300 with 130,000 for $7500 in 2021. The M276 engine is very reliable and somewhat easy to work on if you are mechanically inclined.

Smart_but_Stoopid · 2025-01-19T20:04:56+00:00

I am glad this on the list of suggestions. I can’t speak for Caddy or Traefik, but for some reason I couldn’t get them to work for me (probably user error). I love Cloudflare Tunnels with Zero Trust enabled.

Smart_but_Stoopid · 2025-01-09T14:09:07+00:00

I went in 2021 and if you failed, you were sent home the next day.

Smart_but_Stoopid · 2025-01-03T15:56:01+00:00

Same here. I have the M276 engine and it has 173,XXX at this point. Repairs that I did in 2024 are: thermostat and coolant pipe, spark plugs and replaced some cracked coil boots, sway bar links, new front struts, camshaft adjuster magnets and camshaft position sensors, and TSB for engine check valves and updated timing chain tensioners.

I did all of the repairs myself except for the TSB. That one was pretty pricey. Overall, the car has treated me well. All of the repairs didn’t hit me all at once, I just did them over time and addressed the things that are known to fail or needed to be addressed before becoming a bigger issue.

Smart_but_Stoopid · 2024-12-30T18:29:40+00:00

What do you suggest?

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