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    Default Fixing "white smoke" problem (not in warranty) - in Melb

    Hello,

    Since Mazda arn't going to perform the necessiary fix for my 6MPS that just started blowing white smoke on extended idle, I thought I'd best start researching what needs to be done and by who would be best. Please don't discuss the reasons why Mazda won't do it in this thread.

    So, I have a 6MPS with 81000k's. I believe the 'fix' for this involves a new turbo, however I'm not sure what else needs to be done and would require a mechanic/specialist who knows this. Does anyone have any recommendations for mechanics in Melbourne.

    Also recommendations as to what turbos can easily be fitted, I believe the Garret GT2860 is a resonable fit. I'm not looking for any performance gains at this stage, however if some come with the package I wouldn't complain .

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    There's a few different ideas around that are probably worth a shot prior to turbo replacement, this looked interesting to me and for US$25 is the right price.

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    You running any mods on the car? I ask because I had heard some people who modified their exhausts got white smoke and found it going away or being less obvious when they upgraded the intake system to balance out the flow on either side of the turbo. There was also a guy in the USA who said if you decrease the flow(or pressure.. or something) of oil into the turbo it can go away... He installed a restrictor on the oil to the turbo how wise that is I don't know.
    Just something to consider. Of course a new turbo would be a tempting proposition.

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    Car is stock. I'd rather have the problem stamped out for a few more dollars than test theories. But I still like knowing my options. I'd love to find a mechanic willing to discuss it.

    The upgraded exhaust systems would produce extra white smoke at times that it isn't when compared to stock. Improving the intake may still have the issue when idle, I haven't quite found a definitive answer.

    Would anybody have the exact list of parts replaced by Mazda? Did they do anything with the PCA or was it purely a turbo replacement?

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    $25 fix sounds too good to be true... But for that price its got to be worth a shot.

    Any ideas where your meant to install this part?

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    Well I'd like to know that too...

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    I would put some serious pressure on Mazda to repair it even though you are out of waranty, it is a known issue and a TSB does exist in their system recognizing the faulty part ( as many here, myself included can attest to), if you have no luck there take it up with fair trading.
    There are certain exceptions to the blanket "its out of warranty, too bad" statement, that car dealerships like to throw around, I would do this before looking at alternative options, if they see any signs of tampering you are up that metaphorical creek without a paddle.
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    dont some people say changing your oil to different viscosity or something alleviates the problem ... sure I read that here somewhere

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    As I have said, I've already contacted Mazda HQ (case manager, no further escalation). I'll be contacting Consumer Affairs Monday. This is a grey area to me as I did not purchase the car from Mazda, so the question is do I have Statutory Warranty.

    As for different viscosity, last service 10W-30 was used, which I believe is already on the thicker side of recommended. Maybe thinner oil would drain better (5W-20?,5W-30?). Not to mention that it is merely a "patch" or mask of the problem at hand. I believe, at times, I am also loosing some boost (could be a coincidence and something else - warn seal, crappy stock wastegate/bov thingo). But I would like to have it looked at by someone not Mazda if they won't fix it.

    I've been recommended RE Customs in Melbourne by a few people on Whirlpool.

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    http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum....cfm?t=1388172 Some cross pollination if anyone is a Whirlpool member.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SomePhoenix View Post


    I've been recommended RE Customs in Melbourne by a few people on Whirlpool.

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    Whirlpool - Alert Some cross pollination if anyone is a Whirlpool member.
    Tried to have a look, Whirlpool wouldn't let me - "Private Forum"
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