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04-24-2009, 09:37 AM
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problem need help
my engine coolant light comes on ive read all the threads but mine goes of if i put the clutch down. its drinking engine coolant like its drinking oil plus the engine can get really really hot.......... leaving the air intake on sends hot air thru
04-24-2009, 09:58 AM
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honest??? they de-flooded it a few months back you think they caused the problem maybe its time for a part ex. ive kept it oil'd up everything but its been one problem after another
04-24-2009, 10:06 AM
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'drinks coolant' might mean something very serious... like coolant leaking into the engine... I doubt the flooding had anything to do with it, but either way see the dealer asap on that
Are you over 100k on milage? The engine has a longer warranty than the rest of the car
Are you over 100k on milage? The engine has a longer warranty than the rest of the car
04-24-2009, 10:11 AM
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That it is... but there is not a whole lot else to do but see someone who know what they are doing on an issue like this, if you aren't able to diagnose it.
Since you are under warranty on the engine, it should be fine.... Have them look at it; does not sound like an issue that just a few parts will solve
Since you are under warranty on the engine, it should be fine.... Have them look at it; does not sound like an issue that just a few parts will solve
04-24-2009, 10:15 AM
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Just get the problem diagnosed - the problem is called 'water ingression' and is covered for 100k miles......
The cooling fans have possibly quit and overheated the block, you may get charged for a new fan, but the engine should be free.
The dealers all know about the warranty for this, but may play dumb to get you to pay. Don't buy it, see a different dealer.
I had this problem, fixed free (thanks Mazda!) only charge was for new oil and coolant.
The cooling fans have possibly quit and overheated the block, you may get charged for a new fan, but the engine should be free.
The dealers all know about the warranty for this, but may play dumb to get you to pay. Don't buy it, see a different dealer.
I had this problem, fixed free (thanks Mazda!) only charge was for new oil and coolant.
04-24-2009, 10:18 AM
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or you can spend all of that money to continue to put coolant in and pretend there isn't an issue. the cost of all of that coolant will quickly add up to any diagnostic fee you may have to incur.