Originally Posted By: f2racer
Originally Posted By: kbohip72
That's right, Mazda makes a car that floods if you don't run it for a few minutes after starting it, then they have their dealers "fix it" by installing new super expensive Iridium spark plugs.
I know this was a problem with very early model RX-7s, but thought that it has been fixed for a long time. I've never flooded my 93 RX-7 in spite of the fact there have been plenty of times I've run the car for well under a minute just to get it out of the driveway (3 cars + 1 row driveway).
Originally Posted By: kbohip72
Hard starting in cold weather and the oil turns white in very cold weather but according to the dealer that's normal as well.
Is that white oil on the underside of the oil filler cap? Have you checked to see if there is any oil in the coolant? How much white smoke occurs after you startup bone cold?
Her car floods almost every time she doesn't let it run long enough. The problem was definitely not fixed as of the 2004 models. I think I read that Mazda fixed the problem in the '06 RX8's by adding a beefier starter.
As for the white oil? It's on the dipstick, but only in very cold weather. Mazda said this is perfectly normal as the engine can't warm up the oil enough in very cold weather (20F or below). I have no idea if they are right or not but it sure would make me nervous to see that if it were my car.
