Okay, so I've done some research on this topic and really only found a few people with similar problems. So heres whats going on:

I was driving about a week ago, and I noticed I wasnt getting much power over 5,000 rpms. I also began to hear a raspier tone to my exhuast. Since then I've tried not to drive it as much until i can take it in . I found that I was low on oil, and gave it some oil. It has been weak on starting the car since all of this happened. Whats the verdict guys?

I also heard about a recall of sorts? Any info would be much appreciated.
Thanks

 

My car is an 04' with around 40,000 miles. My warranty is finito.

 

^How do you figure? Powetrain warranty is 5yr/60000 mile. Also, the engine warranty was upped to 8yr/100k miles. You're good, take it in. Sounds like the starter for your start issues and coils and plugs for your no power. There was a major recall for lack of power, look it up, there are tons of threads!

 

definitely sounds like a clogged cat.. the raspier tone note and the no power over 5000rpm issue.

your cat is covered under a federal emissions warranty for 8yrs/80k miles.

 

and the 04 has a 5 year/60k bumper to bumper warranty.

and a 8 year/100k mile warranty on the engine.

 

hmm... this sounds very familiar. Check your plugs, plug wires, coils etc. My problem was the plug wires but i'm sure one of the above would cause a similar symptoms.

 

I just took mine in for an oil change and Mazda did a program update on the on-board computer. They told me the update was for "Loss of Power".

 

Hey, Ill be taking it in to check it out today, Ill fill you guys in on what was going on. Thanks a lot for the help. Your guys ROCK.
-E

 

good luck art, keep us posted

 

So apparently its all 4 coils and all 4 spark plugs. 770$ is what they are charging!! ouch, is there anything that i can do or say to make them bring this down??

 

Im using Long Beach Mazda by the way if that is pertinent info.

 

Just moved to LA

 

You can get the parts for about(get spark plug wires too) $250. It takes about an hour and a half to do it at most, very simple. Got a buddy for support?

 

paid 650 for everything, plus they noticed i had the old motor mounts so they replaced that too. i would have done it myself, but it was already in Long beach (1 hr away). Ill do it myself next time, but it was DEFINATELY the coils and plugs. Thanks again everyone for pitching in