RowenaBCAMC replied on 22/09/2017 16:35
Posted on 22/09/2017 16:35
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Oneputt replied on 04/05/2018 07:56
Posted on 04/05/2018 07:56
Googles 'Mazda oil rise' and the vast majority of problems discussed seem to be in Australia. It seems that the oil rises above the max mark on the dipstick of its own volition, originally the advice was to take the car in and get an oil change. Couldn't find anything about exhaust draw though.
The thing that puts me off buying a CX 5 is the relatively low nose weight.
EmilysDad replied on 04/05/2018 08:34
JVB66 replied on 04/05/2018 08:48
Posted on 04/05/2018 08:34 by EmilysDadIs a tow car ever bought for its fuel economy? Mine wasn't ☺
EmilysDad replied on 04/05/2018 10:09
Posted on 04/05/2018 08:48 by JVB66One thing I have learnt is if you want a decent tow car with (for towing)a reasonable distance between fill ups and decent power is do not get petrol
TimJim replied on 04/05/2018 11:10
Posted on 04/05/2018 07:41 byWhat is meant by 'oil rise' and 'manifold draw'?
Posted on 04/05/2018 11:10
Oil rise is a known issue on vehicles with dpfs....every time the dpf starts regeneration to remove soot and the like it uses a small amount of diesel to create the burn and overtime dilutes the oil in the sump causing it to rise. In Mazdas case this is due to many incomplete regencycles associated with short journeys . When this occurs due to poor ecu control the oil rises sufficiently enough to be drawn into the manifold. If ignored the dpf cannot burn off the soot and will require a forced regen by a dealer. If it won't clean its a new and expensive dpf replacement. Not a warranty issue.
Tj
tigerfish replied on 04/05/2018 18:05
Tinwheeler replied on 04/05/2018 18:49
Posted on 04/05/2018 18:49
replied on 04/05/2018 18:55
Posted on 04/05/2018 11:10 by TimJimOil rise is a known issue on vehicles with dpfs....every time the dpf starts regeneration to remove soot and the like it uses a small amount of diesel to create the burn and overtime dilutes the oil in the sump causing it to rise. In Mazdas case this is due to many incomplete regencycles associated with short journeys . When this occurs due to poor ecu control the oil rises sufficiently enough to be drawn into the manifold. If ignored the dpf cannot burn off the soot and will require a forced regen by a dealer. If it won't clean its a new and expensive dpf replacement. Not a warranty issue.
Tj
lornalou1 replied on 04/05/2018 19:53
Posted on 04/05/2018 11:10 by TimJimOil rise is a known issue on vehicles with dpfs....every time the dpf starts regeneration to remove soot and the like it uses a small amount of diesel to create the burn and overtime dilutes the oil in the sump causing it to rise. In Mazdas case this is due to many incomplete regencycles associated with short journeys . When this occurs due to poor ecu control the oil rises sufficiently enough to be drawn into the manifold. If ignored the dpf cannot burn off the soot and will require a forced regen by a dealer. If it won't clean its a new and expensive dpf replacement. Not a warranty issue.
Tj
Posted on 04/05/2018 19:53
when the diesel engine is in regeneration mode the car should not be turned off, so all the extra fuel being injected will burn and not enter the sump via the cylinders. the extra fuel will cause the dpf to run very hot and so burn the soot away ( so they say ) as you may well smell a burning odour coming from under the car. It is also advisable not to park car on very dry grass as could cause a fire due to extra heat from exhaust.
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