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This is great, consumer to consumer feedback. I'm going to enjoy this and will contribute any and all findings and links I come accross.
Roy
The times they had to keep my car, I got a junked-up 3, or once, even an MPV. Maybe they have changed their policy since then.
Still, they are the lesser of the evils around North Texas probably... Good luck.
-c92
Consumers have to stick together and writing letters to the dealerships and to the manufacturers does put pressure on them to keep up their promises and touts of excellent customer service. I bring mine in on Friday for a 300 check up and I'll keep you posted and who I dealt with.
Engine Oil - A slippery subject Part 2
Synthetic motor oil
I had my Turanzas replaced with less than 24k on the car! :mad:
I will say that Bridgestone did contact me about the tires to try and settle up on them... AFTER I had bought another set of tires! I settled for the Yokahamas, and got a plus '0' wider tire which made a tremendous gripping difference. The Bridgestones were about 350 a tire if I remember right, maybe more, and I couldn't see spending more money for a tire that just doesn't do well.
Before you do anything, contact Bridgestone through their corporate website, and see if they can help you out with the tire wear issue; they might just replace them for you! :shades:
HOWEVER, while the up and down of shifting between 5th and 6th gear has been resolved, it now hangs too long in 4th gear to my liking.
Has anyone else had this experience? :confuse:
Got my FQIs done. The TSB for the Hesitation has not been improved to my liking. I still notice the hesitation, but most definitely notice the "shifty" shifting since. I thought it was my imagnination but after reading here, I can confirm, way to high on the RPMs and MPH before shifting into 6th and it does seem it skips 5th sometimes. I also notice now when I turn a corner and apply the gas, the hesitation is worse. I don't trust the car to pull out into traffic until I have more space to merge in and accelerate. So much for 244hp. I get better performance going into manual mode, but the hesitation is still there and by the time the hesitation is over 2nd or 3rd should have been manually shifted, but it's so quick I ended up reving to 6K RPMs before I realized what had happened. No more taking off in 1st in manual until I get a better feel for the manual shift. But the point is I shouldn't have to rely on manaul shifting just to feel safer when pulling into traffic. I just play it safe, make the guy behind me a little irritated and I wait until I feel safe enough to pull out to compensate for the hesitation.
Good to be back. This is by far the best of the CX7 forums I have found.
Roy
This is the first instance I have heard of with a shifting problem such as yours. If your check this and other CX-7 sites, I don't think you will find a similar complaint.
Yes,I think that it hangs too long in 4th gear and also go to manual many times, but that is a problem I have already discussed with my dealer who will look at it the next time I am there.
You have a completely different situation and would suggest that you refer back to your dealership in writing and copy in Mazda USA about this. It is really most unusual. :confuse:
Good luck and welcome back :shades:
What color is your CX-7?
I have the same problem...figure I'll take the car in for some detailing eventually. I personally don't like bug shields, as I had one on another vehicle and still had chips. To me, those shields detract from the clean lines of the vehicle. Just can't win.
Vince.
If you really care about the condition of your oil, then get an analysis done for $10 or $20. Otherwise you're just wasting money and needlessly dumping oil into the waste stream.
More on the oil wars in the Synthetic motor oil and Engine Oil - A slippery subject Part 2 discussions.
-c92
Vince.
One with a wifi hotspot so you can post while waiting for the oil to drain. :shades:
V.
Thanks.
I've never heard of non-HID headlights having any problems, and can't imagine why Mazda would admit to one. Hopefully being in a rural area, you can use your high beams when there is no oncoming traffic.
With respect to what Mazda admits and your imagination, I guess you had to be there. Being in a rural area has it's advantages and disadvantages. Not being able to see a formidable object just beyond the lighted area is a disadvantage. As you know, the use of high beams doesn't right what I believe to be a design flaw that carries potential serious consequences.
Thank you again.
On the other hand, if inspection reveals no problems, then it really a matter of the vehicle's design not matching your own preferences. You might be able to return the vehicle for a refund or perhaps swap out the headlights, that provide a wider beam?
I have the GT AWD with the HID and have no problems with them. They operate per specs. There is a distinct "line", but that never caused concern. I too, travel in rural areas, but for me, it's simply a matter of using the either low beams or high beams as the need arises.
I hope you find a good solution to your dilemma! Take care, Vince.
Vince.
In short, the new software REALLY changes the way the car drives - for the better. There have been posts about this before, but I didn't realize how much better the car would be after the flash. In a nutshell, turbo lag is almost eliminated, and the on-off engine behavior is gone. I've always found the rush of a turbo fun, but the new setup is much more drivable and useful day-to-day. Mazda says HP and torque are not changed with the new throttle map.
Anyway, if you fall under the conditions I mentioned above, or are disappointed by turbo lag, talk to your dealer about getting the latest PCM update. Highly recommended.
-c92
All these lights are good for is styling, looks good, and nothing more. Unfortunatly a lot of other auto makers are adopting the same system, ops styling. On other forums owners of other makes with this system are expressing the same complaint. I awear I won't buy another car with projector headlights unless they are in some way improved. I hope the manufactures change from the projectors..
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Call them every day to keep them on their toes! Meanwhile, you could get some help in Got a Quick, Technical Question? while you're waiting for a reply here.
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Not sure where else to post this question - this is the best thread option i could find. I'm interested to hear your opinions regarding using regular fuel (87 octane) with the cx-7 turbo. Mazda changed the fuel requirement from premium 'required' to 'recommended' for the new '08 model. This is a selling point for me but i have read on other forums this is still not recommended because of the turbo design? I directly asked Mazda and they said it would be fine - but I am worried about any long term effects on the engine. Can anyone comment on this? Anyone with an '08 and using regular? Any feedback is appreciated.
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- Andrea.
Yes I recieved mine on (9/29/07) and have already had it performed. You should only get this mailed to you if your car falls between the vin numbers listed. It applies to
CX-7 and Mazdaspeed 3's and 6's which use the same engine.
There is another recall out on the CX-7 as well fro replacement of the (variable swirl shutter valve) however this applies to a smaller number of vehicles. Zoom
My CX-7 has been on synthetic oil for 20,000 miles and I have never had to add any between changes. The debate rages on about needing synthetic or not (again, Mazda says plain oil works fine) and you can read posts on that for hours...
Good luck.
-c92
You can easily spend an hour reading about "Honda Break-in Oil" too, and why you shouldn't change the oil early. One example:
tamu2002, "Honda Accord Engine Break-in and First Oil Change Questions" #34, 12 Oct 2006 11:47 am
Then there's that whole "drive like you stole it the first 200 miles" theory from the motorcycle world.
There's enough material in your question to last a whole season of MythBusters.
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