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Hi guy's I am the lady that posted about the spark plugs last week well car still in dealer for 10 days it broke down on them yesterday, I called Mazda North America dealer called ---pretty sure I am gonna get a new engine. They say I flooded but the car has been stalling and acting very weird ,,,,so I sure hope mazda will replace ......its a 2004 automatic anyone else have to have a new engine from them if so how did it run after the replacement.....I love my ride....but? Oh and it is under warranty.......so it should be free......
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the compression is probably low if they're talking about possibly replacing the engine.
most people are very pleased with their Reman engines so you should be in good shape.
drive it as you normally would but seeing as how it's an Automatic, do not be afraid to get up near redline every now and then; that will help reduce carbon build up.
also, use at least 5w-30 oil
good luck, let us know how it goes.
most people are very pleased with their Reman engines so you should be in good shape.
drive it as you normally would but seeing as how it's an Automatic, do not be afraid to get up near redline every now and then; that will help reduce carbon build up.
also, use at least 5w-30 oil
good luck, let us know how it goes.
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I am in the same exact boat my engine is being shipped to be put in. The compression level was low so i get a new engine Hey Jedi, this is a really newbish question.....and i have read like crazy and its all personal preferance but what weight oil do you recomend/use?? Oil cap says 5w20....you said at least 5w30...i just have no idea. Im used to v8's so rotary engines are very new to me.
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I am in the same exact boat my engine is being shipped to be put in. The compression level was low so i get a new engine Hey Jedi, this is a really newbish question.....and i have read like crazy and its all personal preferance but what weight oil do you recomend/use?? Oil cap says 5w20....you said at least 5w30...i just have no idea. Im used to v8's so rotary engines are very new to me.
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trakfloater: I use 5w-30
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I don't know the compression rating actually. The mazda dealership had already got approved and finished the order for the new motor before they even called me. I'll try and find out though when I get the car. I just want my car back only had it for a month and havn't had any trouble free driving since i've had it.
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