Bladecutter

No real way to answer that until they have it installed.

The one thing that should have been looked at is the fuel pump.
You can keep that in your back pocket for now.
If after the new motor is installed, its still having troubles, have them start looking over the entire fuel system.

BC.

Clarissarx8

Will do thank you. Can you tell me what the BEST oil is to put in my car? I know the type but any particular one? Ive been using pennzoil. I want to take the best possible care of my new motor.

RIWWP

iTrader: (2)

Heh. The oil debate is something of a religious war here. And the weight /type of oil doesn't really have an impact on the engine failure methods. Take a look at post #9 in the first thread link in my signature for how your engine can fail, and what you can do about it.

Clarissarx8

I will run her hard, change oil every 3,000 miles and of course other maintenance, and she should last me quite a while, right? I am just worried after what I've been through already and not even having her for 3 months I am going to continue to have nothing but problems.

Bladecutter

Honestly, Pennzoil is a great oil.
I use it in my car, and am perfectly happy with it.

As long as you change it at a regular interval, check it every couple of tanks of gas, and top it off when it wants more, you're doing the best you can.

BC.

Clarissarx8

Ok awesome

RJayX-8

I've worked at a few dealers and as you said it is sad that most dealers have that mentality, when i was working for mazda and hyundai the techs have to go by what the manufacture tells them to do mainly if it's a warranty issue, you have no idea how much BS they put the techs, service writers, and even the BS they have the techs what to say, and on top of all that warrant jobs don't pay as good as you would think trust me if the customer is paying out of pocket and will pay what the tech is asking for they will spend the time diagnosing a car all day.

but on the brighter side they will get it fixed and it wont cost this guy nothing

RIWWP

iTrader: (2)

'This guy' has a user name of 'clarissa', and mentions a boyfriend...


Just sayin.....

RJayX-8

LOL

EricB

iTrader: (7)

yeah seriously, if this was a guy we would just tell him to search

godesshunter

I hope that when they put in the new engine, and the problem is still not fixed, they don't try to put the burden of the engine cost on you saying you authorized the install.

Clarissarx8

Lol what a good laugh I had, thanks

Clarissarx8

I really appreciate everyones help. And I actually am a guy.
















Jk lol

Clarissarx8

I hope not either :/

EricB

iTrader: (7)

btw right next to the quote button, there is a button with " and a +, its a multiquote button. When you are done selecting people to quote, just select the quote button as usual on the last person you marked and it will automatically quote all of the people you marked.

RIWWP

iTrader: (2)

Not really. All the common issues were addressed. Guys have legitimate problems too.


Wait.... I mean issues with their cars.

RJayX-8

No they wont do that the dealer would just be in the whole and the District Rep would have the managers head.

Clarissarx8

I spoke to Mazda and they said my motor should be in soon. They said they're putting a remanufactured motor that's "like" that of a 2008. Um..."like?"

RIWWP

iTrader: (2)

He just means a re-manufactured series 1 engine (series 1 is 2004 to 2008). 2009 - 2012 had a bunch of engine changes.

shadycrew31

iTrader: (6)

Re-man time!

Bladecutter

Nothing to worry about, honestly.

BC.

Clarissarx8

Oh ok. He also said something about the apex seals being different as well.

Clarissarx8

I hope not.

RIWWP

iTrader: (2)

He just doesn't know enough about what he is talking about. Our apex seals were never a problem.

I've been "informed" of all sorts of crazy wacky things about my 8 by mechanics out there in the past 5 years. Usually it's pointless to argue with them or try to correct them, so I end up doing the 'smile and nod' and ignore them other than for laughs.

Stick to the forum here for the right info Still some people here that can/will/do give bad info or bad advice, but since it's 'public', we see it and everyone else can usually correct it before harm is done.

Clarissarx8

Thanks