Oil topping up
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Hi!
I'm a fresh owner of a wonderful Titanium Grey RX-8 in Italy.
I read a lot about this car before deciding to buy it, including the fact that oil level must be checked with a certain frequency... no problem, of course, but what I did not realize was that the dealer insist on the fact that I CANNOT DO the topping up by myself: I have to go to the dealer's shop and have them do it for me!
Isn't this a little absurd?
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Nicola
I'm a fresh owner of a wonderful Titanium Grey RX-8 in Italy.
I read a lot about this car before deciding to buy it, including the fact that oil level must be checked with a certain frequency... no problem, of course, but what I did not realize was that the dealer insist on the fact that I CANNOT DO the topping up by myself: I have to go to the dealer's shop and have them do it for me!
Isn't this a little absurd?
Ciao
Nicola
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I agree this is absurd. The dealer hasn't told me not to do mine myself. That like telling someone they can't do there own oil change. I mean how hard is it to check your oil and add more. I feel safer doing it myself than having the dealer do it anyway.
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I asked them to give me some oil to do the topping myself, when needed: at this point, they said I could not have it, because this had to be done at the dealers place!!!
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Floriano,
the manual actually says to check the oil every other fill-up and top up as necessary. It says nothing about this being a dealer service. I just wouldn't worry about it if I were you.
the manual actually says to check the oil every other fill-up and top up as necessary. It says nothing about this being a dealer service. I just wouldn't worry about it if I were you.
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Originally posted by Floriano
Ok, I'll buy it myself... ;-)
Another question: is it normal to smell burnt oil in the first hundreds km? :-/
Ok, I'll buy it myself... ;-)
Another question: is it normal to smell burnt oil in the first hundreds km? :-/
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Re: Oil topping up
Originally posted by Floriano
Hi!
I'm a fresh owner of a wonderful Titanium Grey RX-8 in Italy.
I read a lot about this car before deciding to buy it, including the fact that oil level must be checked with a certain frequency... no problem, of course, but what I did not realize was that the dealer insist on the fact that I CANNOT DO the topping up by myself: I have to go to the dealer's shop and have them do it for me!
Isn't this a little absurd?
Ciao
Nicola
Hi!
I'm a fresh owner of a wonderful Titanium Grey RX-8 in Italy.
I read a lot about this car before deciding to buy it, including the fact that oil level must be checked with a certain frequency... no problem, of course, but what I did not realize was that the dealer insist on the fact that I CANNOT DO the topping up by myself: I have to go to the dealer's shop and have them do it for me!
Isn't this a little absurd?
Ciao
Nicola
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What was the dealer's reason for having them check the oil? The owner's manual makes it clear that the owner can top it up, I am interested in why the dealer suggests otherwise. Did you ask them?
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Mr. M,
yep, I asked why, he told me something about the rotary being complex technology, or something like that (I was too excited to go away with the car to investigate further).
I got the impression they wanted this operation to be done properly, and that this was the reason they were not giving me a quarter of oil (which I asked and was refused).
It is a very large Ford/Mazda dealer in Monza (the only one in the city, actually), but now I'm going to ask directly Mazda Italy!
Really the burnt oil smell won't go away for so long? It is really not pleasant at all, I fear it could be even dangerous for the lungs (I carry with me my 2 and a half years old child)!
Otherwise, this car is really magnificent! I only regret the Italian version has no cruise control, that is very practical (I have it on my MOTORBIKE!!!)...
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yep, I asked why, he told me something about the rotary being complex technology, or something like that (I was too excited to go away with the car to investigate further).
I got the impression they wanted this operation to be done properly, and that this was the reason they were not giving me a quarter of oil (which I asked and was refused).
It is a very large Ford/Mazda dealer in Monza (the only one in the city, actually), but now I'm going to ask directly Mazda Italy!
Really the burnt oil smell won't go away for so long? It is really not pleasant at all, I fear it could be even dangerous for the lungs (I carry with me my 2 and a half years old child)!
Otherwise, this car is really magnificent! I only regret the Italian version has no cruise control, that is very practical (I have it on my MOTORBIKE!!!)...
Ciao
Nicola
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Originally posted by Floriano
It is a very large Ford/Mazda dealer in Monza (the only one in the city, actually), but now I'm going to ask directly Mazda Italy!
Ciao
Nicola
It is a very large Ford/Mazda dealer in Monza (the only one in the city, actually), but now I'm going to ask directly Mazda Italy!
Ciao
Nicola
I can't imagine anybody in the world is taking their RX-8 to the dealer to top off the oil. The person who told you this is playing a joke or trying to get you to spend money needlessly.
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Don't bother asking them; just tell them how your dealer lied to you.
I can't imagine anybody in the world is taking their RX-8 to the dealer to top off the oil. The person who told you this is playing a joke or trying to get you to spend money needlessly.
Don't bother asking them; just tell them how your dealer lied to you.
I can't imagine anybody in the world is taking their RX-8 to the dealer to top off the oil. The person who told you this is playing a joke or trying to get you to spend money needlessly.
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Originally posted by RX-GR8
i agree. i've never heard of such a thing. your dealer is insane.
i agree. i've never heard of such a thing. your dealer is insane.
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Originally posted by starbucks
(Looking at RX-GR8's pic)...that's like the pot calling the kettle black. :P
(Looking at RX-GR8's pic)...that's like the pot calling the kettle black. :P
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I think it would be a good idea to confirm what Mazda Italy's standpoint on this is. Also, tell them about the oil smell, and maybe they will contact the dealer for you. Good luck!
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