Had my turbo replace about 2 months ago along with my timing chain. There was nothing in terms of TSB that the dealer knew of. My car still burns oil but no smoke, got to get it back in again....
Had my turbo replace about 2 months ago along with my timing chain. There was nothing in terms of TSB that the dealer knew of. My car still burns oil but no smoke, got to get it back in again....
2007 mazdaspeed 3 -True Red.. Gone but not forgotten. Current 2013 Pearl white speed 3 w/tech. pkg.
I got a recall notice a few weeks ago for the problem. You should take it in.
May 2011
RE: 2007-2009 CX-7, 2007-2008 Mazdaspeed3, 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6
Heavy White Smoke from Exhaust Tail Pipe - Warranty Extension Program
Special Service Program SSP84
Dear Mazda Owner:
Mazda Motor Corporation has decided to conduct a Special Service Program (SSP) to extend the
warranty coverage for the specific repair of heavy white smoke from exhaust tail pipe(s) concern, on
certain 2007-2009 CX-7 vehicles produced from February 28, 2006 through July 1, 2008, and 2007-
2008 Mazdaspeed3 vehicles produced from July 13, 2006 through June 23, 2008, and 2006-2007
Mazdaspeed6 vehicles produced from August 4, 2005 through June 26, 2007.
The warranty coverage for the specific repair is extended to 7 years (84 months) from the original
warranty start date, with a 140,000 kilometer limitation.
If you are a recipient of this notice, your vehicle is included in this program.
What is the problem?
Certain vehicles may exhibit white smoke from the exhaust tail pipe(s) after long idle periods or while
driving at low speeds in heavy traffic.
It is possible that the white smoke may be caused by the factors as described below.
a) The engine oil, lubricating the turbo charger bearing, may be excessive. When the internal
pressure of crankcase is higher than the exhaust pressure during idling, it is possible that the
engine oil may leak into the exhaust side of the turbine. The engine oil may be accumulated and
heated inside the exhaust pipe, producing white smoke.
b) The engine oil viscosity is low due to oil dilution with fuel caused by insufficient oil change(s).
c) Low viscosity engine oil is used (lower than 5W-30).
What should you do?
If your vehicle experiences this symptom, please make an appointment with a Mazda dealer to
have the vehicle inspected. Your dealer will inspect the vehicle to verify the causal factor of white
smoke. If the white smoke is caused by the factor of a) above, your dealer will install a ventilation
kit or replace the turbo charger free of charge, during the terms of this warranty extension
program.
If the white smoke is caused by the above factor b) poor maintenance, or c) inappropriate engine oil,
this warranty extension program is not applicable.
If your vehicle is functioning normally, there is no need to contact your dealer. We suggest keeping
this letter with the vehicle’s warranty information booklet for future reference.
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What if you have already paid for the repair?
If you have already paid for the applicable inspection, repair or part replacement due to white
smoke from exhaust tail pipe caused by the engine oil leak from turbo charger, you may be
eligible for reimbursement of reasonable repair expenses based on Mazda’s repair standards.
Please contact your local Mazda Dealership to receive a reimbursement request form.
Where is the closest Mazda dealer?
To locate your nearest Mazda dealer, visit our web site and try our “Find a Dealer” feature located
at www.mazda.ca or consult your local yellow pages.
Moved or no longer own this vehicle?
If you have moved or no longer own your vehicle, please complete the enclosed prepaid
Information Change Card as soon as possible. This enables us to update our records and notify the
current owner. If you are a vehicle lessor receiving this notice, please take steps to ensure that this
notice is forwarded to the lessee.
Still have questions?
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact our Customer Assistance Center
at 1-800-263-4680.
We actively work to improve our products and search for solutions to improve your ownership
experience. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this program may have caused
you.
Sincerely,
MAZDA CANADA INC.
2005 Mazda3 SP23 hatchback (auto)
2016 Mazda3 Sport GT (auto)
2007-2008MY
Mazdaspeed3
JM1 BK34L* 71 604680 – 774164
JM1 BK34L* 81 124075 – 184211
JM1 BK34L* 81 774441 – 823174
From July 13, 2006
through June 23, 2008
Ventilation Set L3Y2-13-S80B For Mazdaspeed3
Oil Filler Cap LF01-10-250 When necessary
I just brought my vehicle to Ajax Mazda and they did the Turbo 'recall/fix' on Saturday. They also must have removed the battery connectors cause everything was reset in the car....
'07 TR MazdaSpeed3
Mods: 20% Tint - Mazda Rain Visors - Blacked Out Emblems - VIP Status RG-2 Rims - Falkin 452 Tires
Cobb SRI - Cobb Springs - Koni Yellows - Tri-Point Rear Sway Bar - Tri-Point End Links
Next Up: Cobb AP - CP-E TBE - Front Lip - Spoiler Lip - Black painted or vinyl wrap on roof
no problems with the cobb intake?
Oh damn, that sucks. Oh well, I stopped reading the Speed section because according to certain people only speed owners are allowed to even look at that section.
did you even read the letter I posted?
Sorry for bringing back up an old thread - Would I have received that letter posted by TheMAN? Or would that be something in Mazda's system?
2008 True Red MazdaSpeed 3
2012 CWP Mazda 3 SkyActiv
Getting this issue now at 78000km on my 07 MS3
So dealers are aware of this and will fix this issue?
Do I have to flash back to stock map with my AP before going back?
1994 Mazda MX-6 Mystere - SOLD
2001 Mazda Protege MP3 - SOLD
2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 - SOLD
BYE MAZDA
Yes to both.
Just make sure it smokes for them when you take it in.
0.000212524463 gigawatts
The dealer I went to in London was great and even with mods I didn't have an issue....granted this was also right after Mazda extended the turbo warranty. Keep a camera with you take video if you can along with your plates (to prove its your car), if it is not doing it all the time.
my 08ms3 has only 78000km and it smokes when it idles for about 1 min. wtf! i just had my oil changed at the dealer too. my warranty expires at 80k or december. will they cover the turbo?
better yet. sell you car and call it the day bro.
Your covered, I had my turbo replaced by Mazda and I had roughly the same KM on my car when it started smoking. I took mine to QEW Mazda at the time. I agree with Mr.Wilson make sure it's smoking, when mine was smoking it SMOKED big time.. I mean you could see the smoke cloud moving with the wind down the street. Put it this way if it's smoking for real it will drift several 100ft.. if it's just steam it will not drift as far and it will dissipate as the car warms up.
Mr.Wilson - It was 120KM originally I was told.
2001 Mazda P5 Black - Sold
2005 Mazda 3 GT Black - Sold
2007 MS3 Cosmic Blue Mica
Cobb SF SRI - Cobb AP - Cobb TIH - CP-E TMIC - CP-E HPFP - CP-E DP - CP-E RMM(65A) - JBR TMM(80A) - Forge BPV - EGR Delete - SM OCC - Ford Full Synthetic MT Fluid - 225/40/18 Hankook Ventus V12's - TWM STS + bushings - 8000K HID Fogs - KY + Eibach Prokit Springs - JBR RSB - Rhoplate - Blue LED Interior lights - Black Weathertech liners - Blue SICKSPEED Horns - Blackvue DR400GHD
TBI: Thermal TB and Intake Gasket
Is your car stock?
My car wasn't stock when I had the smoking turbo.. although I only had a TIH and SRI, RMM at the time. QEW Mazda didn't say a word about the mods.
Possibly, but the TIH is connected to the turbo which they could give you crap about. Even though it really wouldn't do any harm.