What does the new recall fix?
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What does the new recall fix?
I called up Mazda this week so they can update their records regarding me purchasing a used RX8 GT. They told me that a recall just went into effect for all 2004 RX-8 vehicles and I should be seeing a letter in the mail sometime soon.
What does this recall entail? I know a lot of people have been discussing that Mazda will be replacing their engines, I just didn't know if that pertained to me.
On a side note, my air compressor crapped the bed, so I'm hoping that's covered by manufacturers warranty as well as the recall (no money out of pocket, I hope....I've just had the car 2 weeks).
What does this recall entail? I know a lot of people have been discussing that Mazda will be replacing their engines, I just didn't know if that pertained to me.
On a side note, my air compressor crapped the bed, so I'm hoping that's covered by manufacturers warranty as well as the recall (no money out of pocket, I hope....I've just had the car 2 weeks).
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Originally Posted by abbid
Some engines arent getting enough oil injected into them and are losing vacuum. The recall will get you a vacuum reading to see if your engine is OK. If it is, you get a reflash to inject more oil and a few other things. If you fail the vacuum test, you get a new engine + a PCM reflash. Also, it pertains to hard starts due to bad starters in cold climates.
I actually wouldn't mind getting a new engine.....would only prolong car life. Instead of driving around in a car with 30k on it, I'd have an engine with 0k.....I would love that.
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