RX8 Warranty help!!!!
10-27-2008, 01:51 PM
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^^ then your engine is most likely healthy and you really don't need a new one. ALTHOUGH, when your engine's warranty is close to expiring (8 years, 100,000 miles, I'd recommend a compression test just to be safe)
Look into the engine cleaning procedure DIY that nycgps put up, the Automatics have a tendency to build up lots of carbon. Getting rid of that carbon is a great way to help the engine last longer.
Look into the engine cleaning procedure DIY that nycgps put up, the Automatics have a tendency to build up lots of carbon. Getting rid of that carbon is a great way to help the engine last longer.
10-28-2008, 09:54 AM
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I have had the engine replaced at 60,800 miles. The long start time is a symptom of the low compression. The second symptom was 0-60 in 15 seconds...yes 15 seconds. I like my sports cars to be thrilling, but not because I am pulling out into traffic and I may not make it!
Go to the second dealership, You will probably have to prove that you have been changing oil regularly. keep the synthedic oil part to your self. 3 words. Deny, deny, deny.
Good luck.
Go to the second dealership, You will probably have to prove that you have been changing oil regularly. keep the synthedic oil part to your self. 3 words. Deny, deny, deny.
Good luck.
10-30-2008, 10:43 PM
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alright so here is whats going on I argued with the tech ( bad move) got kicked out of service. So after a couple of days The tech told me he was keepin the R/O open and to put my car back to stock and he would then report it to Mazda. but when I he told me the previous day That he was gonna srew me with the engine ( I'll get you your engine and once Mazda test's the oil you'll see that you voided your warranty and you will have to pay) SOME B/S HUH... SO I'm gonna go back to stock change my oil and hope for the best
11-11-2008, 10:28 PM
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My car is at this time in Riley's Mazda (Stamford) took it there yesterday complaining about loss of power and a muted exhaust tone.. called them today and they told me rotor#2 has low compression, theyr going to do a TSB to c if its carbon buildup, if not then I guess im getting a rebuilt engine..
So far Im happy with their service
So far Im happy with their service
11-12-2008, 03:25 PM
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A compression test is when you get a can of compressed air and shoot it into the intake manifold to clean out the dirt like you do on a dirty computer keyboard. You can also turn the can up-side-down and shoot out freezing fluids into your intake and it will be just like NOS and give you a +10whp gain.
11-12-2008, 05:32 PM
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Today is the second day my car has been at mazda, and I got a call today and it does indeed need a new engine.. well the service advisor didnt mention any price on the work, so im wondering if Mazda will take care of everything.. my car has about 77600 miles
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