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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 04:04 PM
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Foaming, Gas smelling OIL

Decided to check my oil today, white foam all the way up the dipstick, smells of fuel. Sounds like a seal is faulty...1600miles so far without problems. I am going to call the dealer tomorrow, and get checked in...my questions are these:

Anyone else have this problem?

I bought the car 1 hour away and would rather go to my local dealer since it's closer...will there be any problem with that...?
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 04:18 PM
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The search button is your friend, give it a go...

https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...highlight=foam

https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...highlight=foam
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 04:21 PM
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Brother voodoo.....wow what a cool pic of your 8....damn your good with the camera! Looks like a postcard!!!(your click for pics avatar)
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 04:50 PM
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Re: Foaming, Gas smelling OIL

Originally posted by starnes
I bought the car 1 hour away and would rather go to my local dealer since it's closer...will there be any problem with that...?
No problems. You can take your car to ANY Mazda dealer, anytime!
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 05:13 PM
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Re: Foaming, Gas smelling OIL

Originally posted by starnes


Anyone else have this problem?


yes... its most likely not serious, just have to beat the snot out of it some to boil off the water
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 05:14 PM
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sorry for not searching first....and thanks for the replies....i'll keep a watch on it...
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