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

Issue ID	888887
Internal NHTSA #	10432671
Manufacurer	MAZDA MOTOR CORP
Brand	MAZDA
Model	RX-8
Model Year	2004
File date	05/10/04
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Vehicle was bought new,2004. I have every oil change, every 2,900-3,000 miles and vehicle is perfectly maintained by the dealership ( harrelson mazda -charlotte,nc ). Once 30,000 miles were put on the vehicle, engine began to fail ( stopped at red lights, stopped while on the highway,etc.). After about 5 return visits to the dealership technicians, my engine was finally 'replaced' under warranty. Now my new engine has failed again at about 40,000 miles for the same reason as originally: mazda specifically advises 10w-20 oil in this vehicle. But this is only to satisfy u. S. Epa standards. Everywhere else in the world, mazda strictly advises 10w-30 oil, because anything less will allow engine to overheat and fail. I was never warned this. I was never advised this. I serviced vehicle by every recommendation of mazda, the owners manual, and my mazda authorized dealership/technicians. My safety has been placed in jeopardy, solely at the fault of mazda, for not notifying buyers that the engine had incorrect maintenance specifications,etc. Feel free to contact me anytime for further information, receipts of service,maintenance, and technician testimony. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	28000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	CHARLOTTE, NC
VIN pattern	JM1FE17NX40XXXXXX
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	02/12/24
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	35
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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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