Oil leak...
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Hmmm.... What to do, what to do.
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I'm having the same exact problem with oil leaking from somewhere around the OMP/main seal. I have an 05 with 110K miles on it. I dont have oil on the underside of the hood, but i do have some sort of spray pattern on the black brace that tensions the alternator belt, and oil spray in the immediate area on the radiator hoses and stuff.
Taking it to Mazda this Saturday, will let you know what they find.. I'm afraid it is that main seal, which I've heard is quite expensive due to labor. Too bad I don't have the tools/garage to do it myself
Taking it to Mazda this Saturday, will let you know what they find.. I'm afraid it is that main seal, which I've heard is quite expensive due to labor. Too bad I don't have the tools/garage to do it myself
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Took it to Mazda, determined its the eccentric seal. $17 part... but the labor makes it $550!!! I'm supposed to take it back in, in a couple days to have it done but if i can find a DIY on it... might be able to save me some $$$
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I recently failed an emissions test and after getting the car looked at for a CEL they said the catalytic converter was bad, which I expected. They also said an internal o ring failure is what caused the CAT to fail. Is the engine shot? They are telling me it needs replacement, but I find it a little strange that my car is running completely fine. Starts and idles fine, and power is there all the way to redline. Don't see anything dripping or leaking anywhere, but I have noticed a it's using a little more oil in the last couple of months. The CEL was showing the P0420 code.
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