jenkins-crew

sweet!

RotoRocket

iTrader: (1)

Is there an official number for members just on this site who have had motors fail?

Its-a-startin-to-freak-a-me-out.

Slims8

Not that I am aware of... but there is a thread for members that have blown motors.

Slims8

Well, the new flash either sucks or something is wrong with my motor. It has used 3 1/2 quarts of oil in 3 weeks. Today it started knocking again. They told me to bring it in Monday. It sounds like a new motor may be coming afterall.

irish8

Brutal!! You have zero luck buddy! Keep us all posted.

- Danny

army_rx8

ouch..indeed.. i would liek to know exactly what failed...but i guess the tech's won't know they'll send off the motor and it'll get torn apart somewhere else

Slims8

Well, here's the update... Last Friday they told me to continue driving the car and keep notes of gas mileage and oil consumption. This is because they haven't replaced my motor yet, but gave me a flash that hasn't been released yet.

I've driven 328 miles since I left there. I've used 15.57 gallons of gas (over 21 MPG), but have used over a quart of oil. It was topped off Friday afternoon, and the light came on just now. Pathetic! I guess she'll be going BACK in on Monday to see what the deal is. This is getting old!

tjbourgoyne

Would it be possible to get a newer model engine or pay the difference for one? And would it be covered only with the orignal warranty?

The Mighty Red

I don't believe the Renesis engine has changed since its release (I'm pretty sure of this fact anyway). The '06 motor is the same as the '03 motor.

Unless they can show misuse or abuse - it would be completely covered under warranty.

Slims8

No, the motor hasn't changed at all. It's still the same. It will be covered under warranty as they have been aware of my problem for over a month now. They were just wanting someone to "beta test" this new flash. I think it failed unless something is just seriously wrong here.

TeamRX8

iTrader: (25)

the high to low mark on the dipstick is 1.8 qt, hard to believe you used over that amount in that time even if meter oil pump ran at max capacity all the time ...

Slims8

Yep... kind of what I was thinking. I've been through 5 whole quarts of oil in 1500 miles.

dazygirl415

OMG!!! That's nuts!

ALWAZL8

tjbourgoyne, are you based at Ft Polk in Louisiana? I have a friend who lives in Leesville & I go visit from time to time.

Slims8

'nuff said.

racer 13b

I hope Its a SRT4

Slims8

lol... no, but it's a rental.

Slims8

Well, it's official. They are replacing the motor. They should have one by Friday, then have the car done by the middle of next week.

Apparently the flash update works fine, but my Apex seals are shot.