What to do when your Mazda RX8 smokes?

What to do when your Mazda RX8 smokes?

Put the gas pedal WOT and crank engine for 20-30sec. This will draw the oil into the rotors to build compression. About a half quart in each port is usually good. When the car starts it is going to smoke a lot.

Why does my Mazda RX8 have 4 coils?

You swapped the spark plug wire only form a leading plug and now you have spark at the trailing plug, where you didn’t;t before. You should have 4 coils all the same. If you swapped the wire only and have spark now, then you have a faulty spark plug wire.

What was the problem with the Mazda engine?

The lawsuit says that the company determined that the variable valve timing assembly problems were caused by inadequate or improper hardening of the components when they were first manufactured and attempted several times to fix the problem.

Are there any problems with the 2007 Mazda CX 7?

CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2007 Mazda CX-7 has numerous reports filed with the NHTSA about engine & A/C problems. Read more »

Why is my Mazda CX7 emitting smoke?

My CX7 is suddenly emitting smoke from both exhaust pipes. It was parked in a shopping mall and started smoking heavily Mazda repair questions? Ask mechanics for answers ASAP By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them.

Where did the smoke come from in my CX7?

My CX7 is suddenly emitting smoke from both exhaust pipes. It was parked in a shopping mall and started smoking heavily White smoke..parked..heavier as soon as you depress the accelerator… My CX7 is suddenly emitting… My CX7 is suddenly emitting white smoke from both exhaust pipes. It was parked in

When did the Mazda CX 7 start having problems?

I’ve owned my fully loaded CX-7 since July 06. About a month after I got it the car began giving me problems. (First the turbo which has been upgraded everytime I complain).

What kind of smoke comes from exhaust pipes?

2007-2009 CX-7 vehicles with VINs lower than JM3ER****9*224013 (produced before July 1, 2008) 2007-2009 Mazdaspeed3 vehicles with VINs lower than JM1BK****9*187397 (produced before July 1, 2008) Some customers may experience white/blue smoke from the exhaust pipes after long idle periods or while driving at slow speeds in heavy traffic.

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