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Elara,
Does your heatshield fix have to do with the AC heat problem? If so have they actually put a recall on this or can we just bring in our cars and get it done?
Thanks for the heads up
SPOON
Does your heatshield fix have to do with the AC heat problem? If so have they actually put a recall on this or can we just bring in our cars and get it done?
Thanks for the heads up
SPOON
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Originally posted by Elara
The heat shield and the air bags are the recalls they're talking about in Discussions- you'll probabably have to take yours in too.
The heat shield and the air bags are the recalls they're talking about in Discussions- you'll probabably have to take yours in too.
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Originally posted by Hanzo
For example, on my Evo, they only use Mobile 1 Synthetic, they even stated that on the oil cap, no other brand of oil. That goes the same with all Porches.
For example, on my Evo, they only use Mobile 1 Synthetic, they even stated that on the oil cap, no other brand of oil. That goes the same with all Porches.
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Good grief, is this the only part of the boards you guys read? Try here , here , and here :p.
And Hanzo, there is something with the baffles in the oil pan, and the sensors think there's no oil when in reality you have plenty- it's been a known issue in many of the early 8s since last September, and mine has done it off and on since then, but Capitol ignored me when I brought it up in October. I can't tell if that's what you're saying or not, since I'm not technically oriented.
Tick, I have no idea- they're supposed to be sending us letters starting Feb 27th about it.
About that using only certain kinds of oil- how much of that is actually because there's something in the oil, and how much is about a partnership with Mobil1? There are a lot of companies that use that marketing ploy, whether with cars, appliances, televisions, etc.
And Hanzo, there is something with the baffles in the oil pan, and the sensors think there's no oil when in reality you have plenty- it's been a known issue in many of the early 8s since last September, and mine has done it off and on since then, but Capitol ignored me when I brought it up in October. I can't tell if that's what you're saying or not, since I'm not technically oriented.
Tick, I have no idea- they're supposed to be sending us letters starting Feb 27th about it.
About that using only certain kinds of oil- how much of that is actually because there's something in the oil, and how much is about a partnership with Mobil1? There are a lot of companies that use that marketing ploy, whether with cars, appliances, televisions, etc.
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I was thinking more of the gasket seal itself between the pan and the engine. The oil pan design probably has a defect where in certain G load the sensor does not have contact with the oil. Probably a bad oil passage design.
As for the oil I am not sure if they have contract with Mobile 1 or not but I am sure if the engine have problems and they find out I am not using Mobile 1 they will not warranty it.
As for the oil I am not sure if they have contract with Mobile 1 or not but I am sure if the engine have problems and they find out I am not using Mobile 1 they will not warranty it.
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.BTW - thanks much for the heads-up.
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Oh boy oh boy!!! Just called cap mazda...Found out that I have the faulty heat sheild and airbag. Found out they have to re-do the wireing harness to my airbag.... Fun Fun Fun.....drop it off tommorow and its rental car hell for me...
Mabey I will get lucky and they will give me a loner RX-8...
Mabey I will get lucky and they will give me a loner RX-8...
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Originally posted by TheTick
LoL Rever my last rental from them was a Ford Focus : )
LoL Rever my last rental from them was a Ford Focus : )
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Originally posted by Elara
if I get a Ford Focus after spending $34k on a car with them, there's going to be an issue. I expect a Mazda6 or a 3 or something.
if I get a Ford Focus after spending $34k on a car with them, there's going to be an issue. I expect a Mazda6 or a 3 or something.
Peops... I just got home and I was horrified by what I saw..
The Executive from Philip Morris with the red RX8... her car was side swiped! It was horrible... It wanted to take a pic but jesus..it hurt just looking at the damage...
I think as soon as she gets it fixed..she needs to sell it.
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I have heard a lot about the air bag recall but I cannot find any true facts about it. Rosenthal has not posted a TSB on it. If any of you have a link to info on this, what the exact problem is, and what vins are affected I would appreciate the info. And before Elara blows a gasket I did a search with no results hehe j/k Elara : )
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Originally posted by Elara
if I get a Ford Focus after spending $34k on a car with them, there's going to be an issue. I expect a Mazda6 or a 3 or something.
if I get a Ford Focus after spending $34k on a car with them, there's going to be an issue. I expect a Mazda6 or a 3 or something.
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Originally posted by TheTick
I have heard a lot about the air bag recall but I cannot find any true facts about it. Rosenthal has not posted a TSB on it. If any of you have a link to info on this, what the exact problem is, and what vins are affected I would appreciate the info. And before Elara blows a gasket I did a search with no results hehe j/k Elara : )
I have heard a lot about the air bag recall but I cannot find any true facts about it. Rosenthal has not posted a TSB on it. If any of you have a link to info on this, what the exact problem is, and what vins are affected I would appreciate the info. And before Elara blows a gasket I did a search with no results hehe j/k Elara : )
When I talked to Cap Maz they read the list of what they had to do to the airbag over the phone. They have to re-do the whole wireing harnes to the passanger side airbag. They said it takes about 45 minuites per each re-call. But the heat shield by the catalytic converter so it has to cool before they work on it. Also they have to do every car on their lot. They said its like 50 cars...
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Originally posted by TheTick
Why does she need to sell it?
Why does she need to sell it?