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2004 Mazda RX-8 Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	684818
Internal NHTSA #	10236053
Manufacurer	MAZDA MOTOR CORP
Brand	MAZDA
Model	RX-8
Model Year	2004
File date	01/07/08
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2004 mazda rx8 with water mixing in with the oil. Consumer states that the mechanic stated that water in the oil was normal and how the vehicle vented. There was red antifreeze in the vehicle and green antifreeze should have been used. kb the dip stick was covered in a hard, crystallized, orange/white substance. The vehicle overheated and steam emitted from the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, it was determined that the thermostat had malfunctioned. The consumer was informed that because the wrong anti-freeze had been used, there may be future cooling issues with the vehicle. jb
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Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	CONSUMER LETTER
City and State	CENTRAL ISLIP, NY
VIN pattern	JM1FE173940XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	01/04/06
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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2004 Mazda RX-8 Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Mazda RX-8 Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

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