If you think the jiffy lube replaced the transmission, diff, or transfer case fluid, I would probably change those out sooner than later as odds are its not the right stuff. My first Focus wagon came with atf from jiffy lube in the mtx. Which was allowed by ford initially but after a year they spec'd a specific manual trans fluid.
Any other CX-9 owners here?
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The Mazda Type FZ is blue when it is new, but turns gold/amber after some use. Every Skyactiv trans I have serviced had amber or dark brown fluid after 30-60K.
How much FZ do you put back in on a "drain and fill" ? No pan drop.
On the FWD models, 3.5 - 3.75 qt depending on the temp and how long the trans was allowed to drain for. Usually 3.6-3.7.
Never seen an AWD one out here.
Instead of volume, go by weight. Takes all the temperature, etc. out of the equation, no?
How did Jiffy Lube come into the discussion? I had the tranny, transfer case, and rear end fluids changed by my personal mechanic, and I know he used the correct fluids for all 3 because he ordered them directly from Mazda...
Yes, and the absolute lack of lag. And the knowledge that it is going to stay out of the shop.
Variable turbo intake volume = constant flow velocity at varying flow volume. They have inconel flaps that shut off part of the flow path to maintain pressure/flow velocity at low rpm/volume.
DPT turbo system.
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So that's how they do it. Very clever!Variable turbo intake volume = constant flow velocity at varying flow volume. They have inconel flaps that shut off part of the flow path to maintain pressure/flow velocity at low rpm/volume.
DPT turbo system.
Mazda’s Dynamic Pressure Turbo Explained
We explain the new Mazda CX-9's turbocharger system in depth. Read more at Car and Driver.
A variable-geometry turbo is 30 year old technology...also delicate, complicated, and usually very expensive if anything fails.
This is part of why Mazda doesn't use one. They achieve the same results without any of that mess. They chose to work harder in the design room rather than in production/warranty/shop rooms.
It's an inconel flap, and it's proven to be boringly reliable for half a decade. But okay...
It works fine. I have a 2019 with 47k miles on it. You think 2016s with 200+ dont exist? Find me a single 2.5SA turbo failure online. Or of a turbo 2.5 SkyActiv engine in general. There literally IS NOT ONE. Google it. If you cannot find it broken on t he internet, and it's been around for 5+ years, that says a LOT.
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It does work fine, mostly bcs. it is generally conservative engine. Emphasis is not on performance but on soccer moms (literally!). It is engine that delivers good torque between 2 and 4,000 rpms. It ain't BMW turbo after 4,000rpms that is for sure, nor Mazda's engineers wanted to to chase more performance oriented engines.
