Are there any problems with the Mazda Turbo?
Many are having repeat failures with their Mazda turbocharger being replaced numerous times. Others are reporting oil consumption problems and severe engine noise.
When did the Mazda 2.3L DISI Turbo come out?
The Mazda 2.3L DISI Turbo engine or the L3-VDT is a turbocharged version of the 2.3 MZR/L3-VE. It was first introduced in 2005 as the high-performance engine for the Mazdaspeed6 (Mazda6 MPS). The L3-VDT was subsequently installed in Mazda CX-7 and Mazdaspeed3 (Mazda3 MPS). Mazda stopped producing this engine in 2012.
Is the Mazda 2.3L turbo engine the same as the Ford EcoBoost?
The L3-VDT engine shares a cylinder block with 2.0/2.3 Ford EcoBoost engines. These engines are not the same. EcoBoost engines have different turbochargers, cylinder head designed by Ford, and Ford’s Ti-VCT variable valve timing system. Many of these engines had damaged turbochargers. There is the typical problem with turbo seals.
What’s the turbo pressure on a Mazda 2.3L?
The turbocharger provides peak boost pressure of 1.076 bar (15.6 psi) available at 2500 rpm. The intake manifold of the engine is aluminum (not plastic) due to high intake air pressure inside.
Many are having repeat failures with their Mazda turbocharger being replaced numerous times. Others are reporting oil consumption problems and severe engine noise.
How to fix a Mazda CX 7 turbo problem?
Visit https://www.lemonlaw.com/lemon-law-firm.html to find one in your state. After a lot of leg work Mazda replaced mine. Not to crazy about having a rebuilt but i figured it cant be any worse than the original one. It took 3 weeks to get it back but seems to more power.
Are there any problems with the Mazda CX 9?
According to the calls coming in, Mazda CX 7 and CX 9 drivers appear to be having turbo (turbocharger) and engine problems, and to make matters even worse, the manufacturer is trying to point the finger back at the consumer.