So, 4 years and 45,000 miles, final impressions.
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Couldn't agree more here, it is a recall item so get it done. It is surprising the dealer didn't do this right away after hearing your issues. Just for clarity it is a vacuum test they will perform.
Right. The 4206F "emissions" recall extended the warranty to 5 years \ 60k.
Did you discuss the compression testing? Sounds like they're being ok, or at least straightforward with you. But there's just no reason NOT to do the compression test while they have the car in there. While it's great for you to get the mounts done and some other stuff, it makes no sense to wait on compression testing.
I don't think anyone else mentioned it - check out the TSBs here. The 8th one down is the warranty info you should have got in the mail.
Did you discuss the compression testing? Sounds like they're being ok, or at least straightforward with you. But there's just no reason NOT to do the compression test while they have the car in there. While it's great for you to get the mounts done and some other stuff, it makes no sense to wait on compression testing.
I don't think anyone else mentioned it - check out the TSBs here. The 8th one down is the warranty info you should have got in the mail.
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^Right. Sorry - it's a vacuum test. Vacuum voltage test, IIRC.
Check out the second file on the TSB site a few posts back. The 'dealer repair' one. All the info you need is there - be sure to check out the diagram in there.
Check out the second file on the TSB site a few posts back. The 'dealer repair' one. All the info you need is there - be sure to check out the diagram in there.
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The three and a half years I had my 8 I fed it nothing but premium. My car never had the "marbles in the can" sound. Maybe that's why when you open the gas lid, it says primium gas only. I traded it in because it kept dying at red lights. Took it to mazda and they told me nothing was wrong with it. I drove it off the lot and it died again.
I had 6 more months to pay it off and I knew with my luck the warranty was going to expire and the car would need a new engine. I loved the car and I sometimes miss it, but my mazda tech sucked and enough was enough.
But you have low miles and hopefully a better mechanic than me![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Goodluck
I had 6 more months to pay it off and I knew with my luck the warranty was going to expire and the car would need a new engine. I loved the car and I sometimes miss it, but my mazda tech sucked and enough was enough.
But you have low miles and hopefully a better mechanic than me
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Goodluck
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