I agree, the CX5 TD is an economic unit to run but
it is more lightly built than the older units.
Its chief weakness, IMO, is that it has a gear driven water pump
which means if the water seal leaks, you'll get water
into the sump.
Even though the engine has a timing chain , IMO, the water pump should be changed
at about 100Ks for safety sake.
By the way, the engine is interference which means that if the chain breaks,
pistons will hit valves.
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