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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 08:53 AM
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Engine lack of power recall a bad idea?

Spoke to my local dealer and this recall hadn't been done on my car which i just purchased. The service rep mentioned they had a customer who just had the recall done and was experiencing problems with flooding.

I don't have any issues and am just wondering whether or not others have experienced issues with this recall.
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 09:18 AM
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All of the recall notices issued by Mazda were a good idea. I'm going on 8 yrs of owning this car. Thanks to this site, I knew about the recalls before you normally would and I got them promptly. Most of the early recalls were emissions or drive ability related (when they took it too far for emissions). In these 8 yrs, I've only flooded the car once. Using Mazda's de-flood procedure allowed me to start the car without having it towed to the dealer.
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by alnielsen
All of the recall notices issued by Mazda were a good idea. I'm going on 8 yrs of owning this car. Thanks to this site, I knew about the recalls before you normally would and I got them promptly. Most of the early recalls were emissions or drive ability related (when they took it too far for emissions). In these 8 yrs, I've only flooded the car once. Using Mazda's de-flood procedure allowed me to start the car without having it towed to the dealer.
Great, thanks! I figured having the recall done is a good idea...however the service rep just had me scared based on a customer that had the recall and wanted them to revert whatever they did...

I just bought the car with 38k and I'm going to replace the spark plugs and wires. Dealer quoted me $160 in parts and 1 hour of labor, sound about right?
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 01:13 AM
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I just bought the car with 38k and I'm going to replace the spark plugs and wires. Dealer quoted me $160 in parts and 1 hour of labor, sound about right?

That is very cheap for plugs and wires! How much are they charging you for labor? What Mazda dealership is that anyway? Just curious...
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 06:16 AM
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That is very cheap for plugs and wires! How much are they charging you for labor? What Mazda dealership is that anyway? Just curious...
They quoted me $160 in parts and $90/hr in labor. Its Cooley Mazda in East Greenbush, NY. I bought my Speed6 from them and they've always seemed pretty fair on pricing and very knowledgable.
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 01:01 PM
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Yes, that is a good price on that. YOu could do it yourself and save that 90 bucks. but if you already have a relationship with these guys, then it might be worth just paying then to do it.

That's what i've been doing with my local dealer. Trying to "cultivate" a relationship with them, so that if something big happens - like needing a new engine - they will be more inspired to help, haha.

Enjoy the ride!!
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 11:36 PM
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for dealership that is pretty cheap.

finally ! a "honest" dealership ?
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 07:40 AM
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They even offered to install my ignition coils that I bought from Advanced Auto parts for $100. An extra half hour of labor but it saves me the hassle and aggravation of doing it myself!
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 10:40 AM
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That ... not sure . Cuz it takes 15 mintues tops to install it ... i have fast hands so ...
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 07:59 PM
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Anyone know how much for everything to replace enginr on 04?
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 08:14 PM
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Anyone know how much for everything to replace enginr on 04?
~$6000 for parts and labor if you do it at a dealer.
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 07:01 PM
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Anyone if I can put a 2010couple rx8 engine on my 04? Dude is selling it for 1700!!!!!
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