yep:) i might make a thread just for the Q&A. ill talk it over with him tomorrow

That's awesome, thanks for arranging that. I don't know what I would ask him though...

his idea:)

How do you know if you're eligible for this warranty besides if it came in the mail.

Can you only get it if you bought your rx8 new? Because I got mine used.:dunno:

Nice sentiment, but for now the extension is really only some words on a piece of paper. The problem in the past has been the organizational dysfunction that makes the customer the pickle in the middle between Mazda corporate, and the dealership. If Mazda failed to provide good servicing of the original warranty, what now has changed to make getting coverage under the 8/100 warranty any less of a hassle?

Oh, and thanks Mazda for letting me know how to add oil to my 2004 RX-8 :Drooling_

yup i got mine yesterday the only thing that kinda sucks is i have to have receipts of service done to my car

ask Jeremy Barnes this question on Friday:)

That's great, Zooom! I'll be working Friday, but I hope some knowledgable types will be around to politely ask about some of crucial issues being discussed here:

1. Recommendations for heavier oil by experienced rotary engine rebuilders seeing early bearing wear. Differing Mazda recommendation in US vs other countries.

2. Premix to better lubricate the center apex seals.

3. Sohn adapter and/or use of synthetic oil

Would love for him to get the honest perspective of Mazda's best engineers and share it here.

Thanks again!

I agree. Both of these are VERY important questions. I also want to know if the 2009 model will specify 5w20?

the only reason to do the 3 steps he told you is only if you HAD, and i mean absolutely HAD TO shut the car down without it having the normal operating temp (to avoid flooding).

otherwise you never have to do his advice ...

just wait 3-5 mins to reach norm. temp. and you will have no worries !!!

It will be interesting to see the first guys who actually take advantage of this new engine core parts warranty (8/100K), and what this will really means in terms of what is covered and what is not. I'm still not sure if labor is covered and all Mazda is really doing is paying for the rotors and seals. It could mean an $8K engine replacement will 'only' cost us $7K???
Opinions? :uhh:

Everyone gets it. I have a used 2004 MT 8 and got the letter and the DVD in a large envelope with my Vin # in the paper work.

I dont know about where you live but where I'm at in Las Vegas NV its the State law from the DMV that Car Dealers must prived receipts to you for any services they have done to your Car. You should look into that. I got so bad out here in Vegas they made large signs for the dealers to place in the service departments.
-Gil

On 11/27/07 I had 65,100 miles on my car and my motor went. Keep in mind the new motor that was put in was my third motor in the car and the first one i had to pay for. I am waiting to get my letter in the mail so i can send in the paperwork for my reimbursement. Hopefully our we will have answers for our questions soon. I called Mazda NA the our day and could not get an answer from them and the guy would not allow me to talk the warranty department.

He did the same for an issue in the past. Good guy, and very nice of him to venture into the tepid waters of 8club. :lol:


:yesnod: It doesn't matter how long the warranty is if the dealership sucks. But I still believe Mazda is busting it's ass to stand behind the rotary. There's always another dealership, though.

Good Qs. Copied so I can find them easy in case they don't get asked by anyone else on Friday. ;)

I'll have to re-read it to see if labor costs are spelled out, but I would assume labor is covered just like any other warranty work.

Yea, I agree. It is an "extension" and labor was covered before.

I purchased mine used, granted it was from a Mazda dealer, and I received my warranty extension yesterday.

^ yep, bought mine used back in 2005 and got the packet in the mail yesterday. I would think this warranty goes with any (w/o warranty voiding mods) RX-8 regardless of owner.

I think his concern is how will Mazda know he is the current owner if he bought it used from someone other than a Mazda dealer.

It would be great if we could get a definitive answer, yes or no, to the following question:

"Will use of synthetic oil in the RX-8 void the warranty"?

Yes or no. I don't want to hear about what is "recommended".

call the 800 number on the press release and make sure they have your info.


problem solved.


yay me!

That is great! Is it whichever comes first? (100kmile or 8 years)

I talked with my local dealer service manager this morning, and my engine replacement has been approved by Mazda Canada.
Yay!

Interestingly, the engine is coming from Mississippi, so I suspect this means they still have rebuilt inventory from the old rebuild plant..
Anyway, in about a week to 10 days we will see..

Yesterday I faxed a copy of the letter from teh US regarding the warranaty extension on engines to the dealer service manager.

While on the phone today with the service manager I asked him if he had received it.
He acknowledged he had, and told me he discussed it yesterday with the Mazda Canada regionals service manager.
That chap had heard of it, but had heard nothing from Mazda Canada about the possibility of this being done in Canada.

I have written a letter to the dealer asking formally for a confirmation or denial of the engine warranty for us in Canada.

I will post what reply I get (if any)

keep us canucks posted. I haven't received any letters from MCI about it.