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They replaced our engine about 4k miles ago... and the turbo and we were wanting to change the oil but gotta wait on a call back from our atty cause the oil is filthy... Yes, 4k mile engine and turbo making dirty oil already..
Email me direct if you like thru my profile and I will give you all the info I have as far as what we provided to push enough buttons to get the engine changed... Were now asking a buy back...
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I would "tie" the turbo wastegate fully open and then change the oil every 1000 miles or so with a very lightweight high detergent oil for 3 times. If that is successful in removing the sludge, as well it might, then I might consider removing the turbo entirely or at least leave it mostly disabled.
Mazda, admitted that the A/C had issues and offered to replace the A/C but told us they would not pay for anything else...citing poor maintenance because we had not used Mazda dealerships for oil changes.
At 7000 miles I reported blue smoke coming from my exhaust. The dealer said it was nothing to worry about. Now I find that "blue smoke" is indicative of a bad turbo.
After two months in the shop my wife and I pick up the car and we are told all is well. We drove 200 miles and noticed a severe oil leak. The only place open was a WalMart and I had them look for a leak and change the oil. The mechanic told us that they found, what appeared to be, some kind of absorbent padding shoved up above and around the oil pan. They topped us off with oil but refused to change the filter for fear of liability. We had the car towed back to our dealer in Greenville, SC. Apparently, the dealer forgot to mention that the top half of the engine was not re-assembled properly and engine failure was eminent. They charged us an additional $2k for repairs and sent us on our way. The engine light remained on and the dealer could, or would, not explain why.
The engine now burns oil badly, however there is no smoke coming from the exhaust. It rattles like a diesel truck occasionally. Now they tell me that we need a new engine and turbo. The cost? $10,000.
We need to sue.
Just had to replace the turbo charger. Had the same whirring whistling sound at
exactly 68,000. Mazda payed for half but still cost me 1000.00 out of pocket.
3 months ago had to replace the valve (like everyone else.) cost us 800.00
Before that at 48,000 had to replace the AC unit as well 1200.00.
Before that had to replace the tires at only 25,000 miles.
I do not have warranty but want to take action as even with warranty the issue has nothing to do with a coincidence or not keeping up maintenance.
Where are you at with this?