Engine - Exhaust Smoke After Long Idle Period

Bulletin No: 01-001/11

Last Issued: 01/12/2011

Subject:
WHITE OR BLUE SMOKE FROM TAIL PIPE AFTER LONG IDLE PERIOD





BULLETIN NOTE

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
2007-2009 Mazdaspeed3 vehicles with VINS lower than JM1BK****9*187397 (produced before July 1, 2008)

2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6

DESCRIPTION

Some customers may experience white/blue smoke from the exhaust pipes after long idle periods or while driving at slow speeds in heavy traffic.

Customers having this concern should have their turbocharger replaced according to the following procedure.

NOTE:
^ The oil change program as described in the prior published service bulletin under the same subject, is no longer in effect.

^ Vehicles having their turbochargers replaced during the procedures as described in this service bulletin, will NOT require any further repairs related to this service bulletin or any future revisions.





INSPECTION PROCEDURE





PART(S) INFORMATION

Turbocharger Replacement:

NOTE:
Oil filter cartridge / engine oil only for vehicles returning for synthetic oil change.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

NOTE:
^ This warranty information applies only to verified customer complaints on vehicles eligible for warranty repair.

^ This repair is covered under Mazda New Vehicle Limited Warranty and Mazda Powertrain Limited Warranty. It may also be covered under California Emission Warranty, refer to Mazda Warranty Wizard to confirm coverage.

^ Additional diagnostic time cannot be claimed for this repair.

^ The oil change program as described in the prior published service bulletin under the same subject, is no longer in effect.

^ If the customer is returning after a synthetic oil change with a complaint of the white or blue smoke returning, it is not necessary to replace the synthetic oil with standard oil if the turbo requires replacement (if vehicle has returned within 3,000 miles).

^ Only customers returning for an additional synthetic oil change should have their vehicle serviced with standard 5W/30 motor oil charged out as related parts on the turbocharger replacement claim.

Turbocharger Replacement:

Use this information to enter a warranty claim for vehicles that required a turbocharger according to the inspection procedure in this bulletin. Note the labor times listed below include the 0.8 hr. for the inspection.