I have seen this mentioned quite a few times but do Mazda actually do this for a car that is out of its warranty? If they do, what criteria do they apply?

I am new to the forum so I apologise if this topic has already been done to death.

Thanks

Neil

 

No.

The Mazda North American engine core warranty is [within-] 8 years/ 100k miles.

 

If you are still within Powertrain warranty, the engine replacement is free assuming it fails a compression test or a vacuum test, or there is some other obvious sign of failure that is warranty covered
If you are outside of Powertrain warranty but within the 8yr 100k engine core warranty, the engine replacement will cost you $500-$600, as you will have to pay for the fluids, gaskets, bolts,, belts, etc.. that have to be replaced along with the engine, but are not part of the engine core itself, and thus not covered by the extended 8yr 100k warranty
If you are outside of the 8yr 100k warranty, the engine replacement will cost you $5,000 to $7,000, depending on the dealer. A cheaper option is a rebuild from one of the forum vendors here, or even buying a used or rebuilt engine. Usually one of these options can be accomplished for $2,500 to $3,500 total.

 

The only currently active warranty on my car is the extended 8yr/100k mile engine warranty. I didn't have to pay a thing for my engine replacement in March. They did make me pay for the compression test that I requested they do, and which led to the conclusion that the engine needed to be replaced.

 

Either lucky or a good dealership. Most can't expect that though. Although the compression test that came back with failing numbers should always be free. Only pay for it if you pass.

I guess they decided to bill differently.

 

it depends on dealerships.

good ones will not just rip everything apart, so you will not have to pay anything

bad ones just rips whatever they see, and bill you to death.

 

Other good ones might just forget to replace something that they should and you end up with the front of your RX-8 in flames.

Not everything should be re-used, even if it technically can be.

 

No such thing as free btw. There is pain involved. This is not some kind of give away. There are ramifications and what not involved.

 

i have another question about this topic, after your engine is replaced by the 100k warranty does the replacement engine have any kind of warranty on it? or are you just **** outta luck if it fails

 

It still stays till either the vehicle hits 100,000, 8 years. Some people are on 3rd engine.

 

I'm on my 4th engine. I seem to remember one person that had 5. In the last 2 yrs, it has gotten a bit harder to get a replacement. Mazda has started requiring proof of proper oil changes.

And it isn't a free engine. It is a warranty replacement.

https://www.rx8club.com/attachment.p...2&d=1281642601

 

k just curious about that because my first engine failed at 61k and the replacement engine failed before they even got the car back to me and they tried to make me pay for labor charges replacing it twice... (they didnt get a penny btw)