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ckipgo 01-31-2005 09:55 AM

I have an Rx-8 in Pa. It is currently very cold (single digits). I was check my oil and found the dip stick covered with brownish/white foam. I called the dealer and he says don't worry about it? The car has 6K miles. The dealer has changed the oil once.



Your thoughts?

Sinful7 01-31-2005 11:28 AM

Check your coolant levels. Frothy oil is a big indicator of a blown head gasket in piston engine and an indication of water seal failure in a rotary. Ever consider changing the oil yourself to see what's in there? It probably should have been changed a few times by now. (500/1000/3000/6000)

Shane.Trammell 01-31-2005 01:07 PM

yeah that sounds like coolant, good thing you have a warranty!

l8t apex 01-31-2005 01:23 PM

or that head gasket thing........JK

phinsup 01-31-2005 01:34 PM

Actually Mazda Service manual puts their oil changes at 5k now.....



And yea that don't sound good at all.

Sinful7 02-01-2005 09:47 AM


Originally Posted by phinsup' date='Jan 31 2005, 12:33 PM
Actually Mazda Service manual puts their oil changes at 5k now.....



And yea that don't sound good at all.


I did not know that. Does that apply to new motors as well?


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