Don’t Lube the Bushings on Mazda Vehicles

This bulletin applies to 2013-2019 Mazda CX-5, 2016-2019 CX-3, 2016-2019 CX-9, 2016-2019 Mazda2 and 2014-2019 Mazda3 and Mazda6 vehicles. Beginning with the CX-5, grip-type front and rear stabilizer bar bushings have been incorporated for noise prevention purposes.

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Mike Mavrigian

Oct. 1, 2020

If any type of grease/lubrication is applied to these bushings, it may create noise due to bushing slippage.

Want to keep them quiet? Keep them dry.

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Information courtesy of Mitchell 1

Information for Technical Service Bulletins comes from ProDemand, Mitchell 1's auto repair information software for domestic and import vehicles. Headquartered in San Diego, Mitchell 1 has provided quality repair information solutions to the automotive industry since 1918.

Mike Mavrigian

Motor Age Editor

Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.