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Old 08-09-2010, 10:09 AM
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My 2006 RX8 check engine light came on on my way to work today and when I got to work I popped the hood to find the engine smoking. I'm in down town Dallas and need to find a dealership or garage to get it to. Any suggestions?

Secondly, think it's better to have it towed than try to drive it?
Old 08-09-2010, 10:59 AM
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I don't think there are many dealerships real close to downtown, but there should be enough shops. If it's smoking, I'd be afraid to drive it more than a block. No other warning lights have come on?
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Nope no other warning lights. Temp and oil gauges are fine too.

It was running perfectly fine until this morning.
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Without knowing more about what is going on with your car I cant really tell you if you should drive it or not. I would check the oil level and coolant levels then keep an eye out on the guages if you do decide to drive it.

I dont know any independant mechanics that I would trust around there to work on a rotary. The nearest dealership is probably Freeman on 183 near 35E. I live near downtown dallas and I usually visit town north mazda in richardson. you might want to call and talk with a service advisor to see if they can give you any more insight. Talk with Penny at town north, she always treats me right.

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Old 08-09-2010, 06:01 PM
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