Engine Replaced...Interesting Differences
#1
Engine Replaced...Interesting Differences
Just had my engine replaced by the Mazda warranty (Thread here: https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...2&postcount=34 )
I drove it home (about a 10 minute drive).
Things I noticed.
The car is a lot smoother. I kind of miss a feeling of urgency when I accelerate. This may be due to the traffic and conditions on my way back to work. I almost feel a lack of responsiveness. Then again, I haven't driven it much and its been 2 weeks since I last drove it.
Starting the car has never been so smooth. No longer hear a chirping noise when starting.
Chirping noise, while gone from starting the car, has now migrated to first gear. From a stop to first gear, I get a chirping sound.
The sound, clean as silk.
To recap:
I hope the soft feeling either goes away, or is based on how I drove it. Starts better, chirping in first gear.
The new engine is covered for three years or 36,000 miles
Oil was replaced
Oil Filter
Gasket Set
Coolant
one coil was replaced
air filter / cabin filter replaced
wires replaced
sparks replaced (even though mine where 500 miles old :p)
battery needs replacement but is difficult to get due to the earthquake in Japan
Spark Plugs
I paid for
one coil
air filter / cabin filter
wires
I drove it home (about a 10 minute drive).
Things I noticed.
The car is a lot smoother. I kind of miss a feeling of urgency when I accelerate. This may be due to the traffic and conditions on my way back to work. I almost feel a lack of responsiveness. Then again, I haven't driven it much and its been 2 weeks since I last drove it.
Starting the car has never been so smooth. No longer hear a chirping noise when starting.
Chirping noise, while gone from starting the car, has now migrated to first gear. From a stop to first gear, I get a chirping sound.
The sound, clean as silk.
To recap:
I hope the soft feeling either goes away, or is based on how I drove it. Starts better, chirping in first gear.
The new engine is covered for three years or 36,000 miles
Oil was replaced
Oil Filter
Gasket Set
Coolant
one coil was replaced
air filter / cabin filter replaced
wires replaced
sparks replaced (even though mine where 500 miles old :p)
battery needs replacement but is difficult to get due to the earthquake in Japan
Spark Plugs
I paid for
one coil
air filter / cabin filter
wires
Last edited by Vic-Viper; 05-24-2011 at 07:54 PM. Reason: They refunded my spark plugs. It was a billing accident.
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Out of NYC
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I would change the engine oil in 200-500 miles.
Its not about the 5w20 crap (its crap but its whole different matter)
Reason why I say change it because new rebuild has some new parts that requires break in, like bearings. and the oil is used to collect those "crap." Mazda even show picture in TSB telling dealership that they should advise customer that they should change their oil in couple hundred miles to "clean" those crap out.
Its not about the 5w20 crap (its crap but its whole different matter)
Reason why I say change it because new rebuild has some new parts that requires break in, like bearings. and the oil is used to collect those "crap." Mazda even show picture in TSB telling dealership that they should advise customer that they should change their oil in couple hundred miles to "clean" those crap out.
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If you had to pay for the engine out of pocket, that is the 12 month warranty.
If you had your engine replaced under warranty, then it will last you the remainder of your current warranty. Legally, that's all you are entitled to.
If you have it on paper from your dealer that your warranty is different, hold onto it.
BC.
If you had your engine replaced under warranty, then it will last you the remainder of your current warranty. Legally, that's all you are entitled to.
If you have it on paper from your dealer that your warranty is different, hold onto it.
BC.
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SARX Legend
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Nope, I got a replacement at 22k and then 74,000 miles later at 96,000. As long as you are under 8 years/100k you are good provided you meet all the criteria under the extended warranty. Just follow the Racing beat break in recommendation and you should be good to go.
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Tsb
I would change the engine oil in 200-500 miles.
Its not about the 5w20 crap (its crap but its whole different matter)
Reason why I say change it because new rebuild has some new parts that requires break in, like bearings. and the oil is used to collect those "crap." Mazda even show picture in TSB telling dealership that they should advise customer that they should change their oil in couple hundred miles to "clean" those crap out.
Its not about the 5w20 crap (its crap but its whole different matter)
Reason why I say change it because new rebuild has some new parts that requires break in, like bearings. and the oil is used to collect those "crap." Mazda even show picture in TSB telling dealership that they should advise customer that they should change their oil in couple hundred miles to "clean" those crap out.
I have been looking for the TSB you mention in your post. Please assist with a link or TSB number that I can try to locate.
Thanks
James
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