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UPDATE: Results of Compression and Leakdown Tests compression: 165, 170, 170, 170 leakage: 2%, 2%, 1%, 2% Tests were run by an independednt shop that I trust. Based on these results, should I assume that my car is ok, or are there other things to test for or look for?

For the record, I told the service manager that I was very concerned about damage having been done to the motor, and that I wanted them to compensate me with an extended warranty. His answer: "we won't do that. I've seen this happen a number of times before and it's not that big a deal as long...

Here are the comments from my friend, who was there when I picked up the car, and also took it for a test drive: Unfortunately we don't have any other speed3s around here to compare to, but the idle sounds much more rough to me than before. I remember the speed3 having a very distinct and...

day 2: I spoke with the service manager in the morning by phone. When I pressed him on the question of how much oil they accidentally put in, he estimated 12 quarts, but said that most of it "just spilled out of the motor", implying that no real damage was done. He went on to explain that they...

I changed the oil myself with 500 miles on my 2007 Speed3. In a rush, and with some misgivings (since I've read the horror stories), I had the next oil change done (3100 mi) at the Mazda dealership. Dropped the car off with them this morning. I got a call from them this evening saying that...