2012-2016 Mazda CX-5 SkyActiv-G 2.0L I4 Engine Oil Change Guide

The best way to keep your first generation (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016) Mazda CX-5  SUV running reliably for many years is to regularly change the motor oil and replace the filter on the SKYACTIV-G 2.0 liter inline four cylinder engine. To view my detailed DIY tutorial for the procedure (including the required tools list and replacement oil filter part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail picture below.

Mazda CX-5 SkyActiv-G 2.0L I4 Engine Oil Change Guide

2012-2016 Mazda CX-5 SkyActiv-G 2.0L I4 Engine Oil Change Guide

2012-2016 Mazda CX-5 SkyActiv-G 2.0L I4 Engine Air Filter Replacement Guide

The engine air filter element in a first generation (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016) Mazda CX-5 with the SkyActiv-G 2.0 liter inline four cylinder motor should be cleaned at every oil change and replaced when overly dirty. To view my DIY instructions for the procedure (including a few replacement filter part numbers) click on the text link or thumbnail image below.

Mazda CX-5 Engine Air Filter Replacement Guide

2012-2016 Mazda CX-5 Engine Air Filter Replacement Guide

2012-2016 Mazda CX-5 Skyactiv-G 2.0L I4 Engine Spark Plugs Replacement Guide

The iridium tipped OEM spark plugs in a first generation (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016) Mazda CX-5 SUV should last up to 100,000 miles, but they should be checked well before that mileage to verify that the engine is running properly and to ensure that they do not become stuck or “frozen” in the cylinder head. Check out my DIY instructions for the procedure (including the replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

Mazda CX-5 Skyactiv-G 2.0L I4 Engine Spark Plugs Replacement Guide

2012-2016 Mazda CX-5 SKYACTIV-G 2.0L I4 Engine Spark Plugs Replacement Guide

2012-2016 Mazda CX-5 Tail Light Bulbs Replacement Guide

The tail light assemblies of a first generation (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & the revised 2016 model year) Mazda CX-5 contain the brake, rear turn signal, side marker, parking and reverse bulbs. If you need to change any of these bulbs, check out my DIY instructions for the procedure (including the replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2012-2016 Mazda CX-5 Tail Light Bulbs Replacement Guide

2012-2016 Mazda CX-5 Tail Light Bulbs Replacement Guide

2012-2016 Mazda CX-5 Rear Window Wiper Blade Replacement Guide

If you’ve been having a difficult time seeing out of the back windshield window of your first generation (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016) Mazda CX-5 SUV during a rain or snow storm, you probably need to change the rear wiper blade. Check out my DIY instructions for the procedure (including the replacement blade size in inches and part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2012-2016 Mazda CX-5 Rear Window Wiper Blade Replacement Guide

2012-2016 Mazda CX-5 Rear Window Wiper Blade Replacement Guide