Originally Posted by ddawson88 (Post 4440176)

I have a 2005 rx8 and my warranty is up in april. I made an appt for next week because my engine has been having slight problems and. For example a noticable burning smell, on occasion a rough idle but no lights like check engine. Just changed my oil 200 miles ago synthetic mobil 1 5-20 (Previous owner ran synthetic). There also is a massive amount of white crap on the dipstick, I know a common problem but not near as much as this. I was just asking for some advice on what to say and what not to say or what to ask for like a compression test or something? thanks

Originally Posted by Lvis (Post 4440190)

bump i notice i have that white stuff on my dipstick also(that normal??) but on a side note my car does have perfect compression and no issues at 81k

i would get a compression test (not at the dealer) then if its no good report to the dealer asap.Never tell them or give them reciepts stating u were using synthetic

Originally Posted by ddawson88 (Post 4440197)

Thanks I wont tell them about the oil. Why not get a test from the dealer? the cost? and yeah the white stuff is normal but I'm not sure about the amount I have. You must be in a colder weather area as well. Does your tranny knock a bit when cold when switching from 1st to 2nd?

Originally Posted by Lvis (Post 4440409)

yea it does im in NY but i thought it might have been my motor mounts affecting it (its not bad though) I wouldnt take it to the dealer for the first compression test... whos to say they wont straight up lie to you to avoid the swap, even if it is mazda dont trust them. Get a test with someone familiar with rotarys and ask for the print out then give it to mazda. At that point they will do there own comp test and just make sure u ask to 'see' the results

Originally Posted by monchie (Post 4441003)

Mine is about to expire in April too of this year. The only problem i have is the coolant light is on since last year. I know that the problem is at the coolant sensor, and the warranty for that is over. On the engine, i only have 38k miles on the odometer and there is no problem as far as i know. I was thinking about getting a compression test on the engine before the warranty expires in April, but i'm still thinking about it, not sure yet...

Originally Posted by ddawson88 (Post 4441032)

I just figure I may as well. I take care of it and if something is wrong I'd rather get it done for free than a few thousand down the road

Originally Posted by xexok (Post 4441196)

Well Monchie you could always ask phils8 if you could use his compression tester to help you decide if its worth it to have the dealer do it. It is still worth paying the dealer before your warranty is up anyway. It would be foolish not to do a compression test at all.

Originally Posted by ken-x8 (Post 4441260)

There's a service bulletin on that. You're out of warranty for that kind of thing, but I don't think the fix was expensive. Worth looking up if the white stuff bothers you.

Ken

Originally Posted by ddawson88 (Post 4441374)

So thats actually a problem? Everywhere I read said it was just normal? I will talk to my dealer about it, they seem pretty understanding.

Originally Posted by 04RX8man (Post 4441541)

According to Mazda and most manufactures the comp test will be required to be done by a dealer to be considered for warranty. And most shops don't have the correct comp tester to do a rotary. Just go to the dealer and ask for the results.

Originally Posted by RIWWP (Post 4442605)

If the battery is disconnected or discharged sufficiently, the ECU loses all "learned parameters", including fuel trims, steering position, wheel diameters, etc... The TCS light remains on until after it gathers steering information by turning the wheel from lock to lock, your choice of directions. The DSC remains on until after it gathers rolling data and the car is shut off then re-started.