i_luv_my_rx8

So I was checking my oil level today, and when I took the dipstick out, there was a bunch of gunky almost milky-like stuff on the stick. I wiped it off, tried it again, and it still looked the same way.

I went ahead and drove to the nearby Mazda dealer here to ask them what it could possibly be, and if I should even be concerned. They told me that recently Mazda sent out a letter saying that this sort of appearance of the oil dipstick is normal and is a result of condensation.

I'm getting my oil changed this Friday, just to be safe.

Just wondering if anyone else out there has experienced this. Let me know. I don't want to be the only one who's had this weird gunk... haha

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i_luv_my_rx8

The search thing always fails me until AFTER I've posted.
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i_luv_my_rx8

Thanks for the link.

Clavius

She is still new give her time.. haha..

FlyLow

thanks for the info I'm going to mazda tomorrow to get a intake valve problem fixed I theink it's because of the milky stuff in the oil. i printed out the bulliten out and am taking it with me.

i_luv_my_rx8

So has anyone here gone ahead and taken advantage of the ventilation kit that they have devised?

I'm pondering whether or not I should have them put it in when I go there Friday to get my tail light replaced...

Any thoughts would be helpful!

swoope

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sun visor still on?


beers

FlyLow

I think that I'll have them put it on while I'm also getting a tail light replaced while i'm there.

i_luv_my_rx8

Cool, thanks. Will make sure to get the ventilation kit put on this Friday then...

FlyLow

i took my 8 in today and the dealer said that they would put it on while they tried to figure out the other problem. I hope they fix it I love the car.

i_luv_my_rx8

So I went ahead and tried to call two local Mazda dealers about the ventilation kit and neither of the guys who I spoke to in the parts department even knew what I was talking about! Haha... good thing I had the part number handy to make them look stupid.

Neither dealer had the kit in stock, and they told me that I can't go ahead and request an order for this part because it is not a known recall (blah blah blah...) and nothing comes up under my VIN#. So basically, I'm stuck taking the car yet again to the dealer, explaining the problem, and then they have to call Mazda Tech and get the okay to order this part for me. WHAT THE ****. I am so frustrated right now.... grr. What a hassle...

To those who had this kit already installed, is that what they told you as well? Or did you go in saying that you know this is an issue that Mazda has had addressed and you want the kit installed?



Sometimes I feel like these dealers are pulling my leg... hmph.

i_luv_my_rx8

Got it.
Yeah, I tried explaining that it's super difficult to read my oil level as well... but it still didn't work with the parts guy. *shrug*



Do you think the oil change might help a little?

Phantom Menace

hee. hee. She said, "dipstick" and "milky-like stuff." hee. hee.

FlyLow

When I went in yesterday they told me there wasn't a vent ki tthen I showed them the service bulliten and they said that they would find one and put it on for me. the are also replacing the coils on the car.

i_luv_my_rx8

Yeah, I figured I should go ahead and print out the bulletin just in case they try to bullshit me out of getting one...