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Re: blown up [dtownfb]
by blufz1
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Aug 19, 2007 (7:54 pm)
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Replying to: dtownfb (Aug 19, 2007 7:29 pm)
This is very unfortunate. Stay after them. I think the thing to be taken from this is just let the dealer perform all maintenance and oil changes till the warranty expires. That way the negligence if any would be the dealer's problem or some catastrophic engine which they would more likely have to replace. Just my .02.
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Re: blown up [blufz1]
by jbah
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Aug 19, 2007 (8:58 pm)
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Replying to: blufz1 (Aug 19, 2007 7:54 pm)
Mazda is replacing my motor,,,go figure. Haven't got an answer as to why yet, but I'll keep you posted. 
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- #23 of 40
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Re: blown up [blufz1]
by dtownfb
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Aug 20, 2007 (9:53 am)
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Replying to: blufz1 (Aug 19, 2007 7:54 pm)
I'll disagree with you on this one. The lesson is to get the maintenance done and keep all receipts (which the OP did).
Oil changes are easy to do and lots of people like to do it themselves. And are quite capable. Many owner's manuals even have detailed instructions on how to do it. If you do it yourself, keep all receipts and keep track of the date changed in the owners manual. Dated receipts along with oil analysis can resolve any questions.
This sounds like Mazda trying to play hardball and not foot the $5000 bill.
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Re: blown up [jbah]
by dtownfb
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Aug 20, 2007 (9:54 am)
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Replying to: jbah (Aug 19, 2007 8:58 pm)
Congratulations! I would keep after them for an explanation to the problem.
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Re: blown up [dtownfb]
by jeffyscott
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Aug 20, 2007 (10:12 am)
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Replying to: dtownfb (Aug 20, 2007 9:53 am)
What do you save by changing your own oil? Maybe $10 per change? I'd rather avoid the risk of a hassle, should a problem occur, and let the dealer do the changes.
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Re: blown up [dtownfb]
by blufz1
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Aug 20, 2007 (11:40 am)
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Replying to: dtownfb (Aug 20, 2007 9:53 am)
It's not about whether the owner can change his/her own oil. It's about your position vs. the dealer/mfg. if there is an oiling problem during the warranty period.
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Re: blown up [blufz1]
by jkeef2
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Aug 20, 2007 (2:04 pm)
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Replying to: blufz1 (Aug 20, 2007 11:40 am)
I would have to agree. The Mazda 6 I have has a low oil pressure light. One would think that a low amount of oil in the engine would also cause the light to come on. The light never came on so this tells me that the engine should have had adequate oil for lubrication. Mazda told me that there was no correlation between the two.
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Re: blown up [jeffyscott]
by dtownfb
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Aug 21, 2007 (12:21 pm)
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Replying to: jeffyscott (Aug 20, 2007 10:12 am)
I agree about changing it on your own but there are people who like to work on their own car. Plus for some people saving $10 is important. Anyone can correctly learn to change the oil in their car which is why some manufacturers include directions in the owner's manual. It's in my 2004 Quest manual. I have changed it on my 2000 Intrigue several times until I realized it saved me time just getting it done at my local Monroe Muffler. Personally, dealership charge too many hours and too much for labor. I hate paying for a tire rotation when they are performing an inspection.
Again the key thing is to do the maintenance and keep receipts and there should not be a problem. An oil analysis can determine if the oil still has its lubricating properties which is all that matters in this case as there is something obviously wrong with the OP vehicle.
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Re: blown up [dtownfb]
by jkeef2
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Aug 21, 2007 (12:46 pm)
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Replying to: dtownfb (Aug 21, 2007 12:21 pm)
It's kinda hard to do an oil analysis when the dealer drains the oil and then refills with new oil. I have no idea if they discarded the oil or what. I don't think that they sent it for analysis because they had made a determination on my car the next day. To all Mazda owners make sure that your documentation is proper. I was told that writing the information down in a note book is not what they deem as proper. My receipts are from a local service shop so they couldn't throw this wild card at me.
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Re: blown up [jkeef2]
by dtownfb
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Aug 21, 2007 (7:11 pm)
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Replying to: jkeef2 (Aug 21, 2007 12:46 pm)
You also need your receipts showing you purchased the oil and filter.
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