Official 'Smoking Turbo' response from Mazda
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this oil is specified for the MPS 3/MPS 6/CX-7 in australia and europe anyway
I don't go to their boards but you don't hear anyone from there complaining here about smoking issues much either... but bottom line is, its specified there because it is what the engineers feel best at protecting the engine and not having to compromise for some stupid EPA CAFE standard
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- 2011 Mustang GT
I just switched back to 5w-40...I really need to get a copy of the EUDM/JDM owners manual fluid recommendation page to prove this.
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- 2011 Mustang GT
From what I've seen, those running the OCC have seen an improvement/reduction in smoking. It certainly won't hurt. Usually, they install it with a second PCV valve, per the Cobb procedure outlined on their website.
As I posted in another thread, the free exhaust shouldn't be an issue. Mazda claims that the C revision of the turbo has an improved design of the seals that would counter oil leakage if the back pressure on the exhaust side of the turbo was removed/reduced.
Which company did you order from and what parts are you testing?
I have purchased a piece to try it out just to see what is up and will it correct an issue with my Corksport TBE that just started to show itself. I have pm'd you. I hope you do not mind. I am glad to hear they have resolved it ( Mazda ) But i do not see myself using my warranty any more. I will get back to this when i install the piece and know more. I am using RP 10-30 and have been for about twenty thou. I store the car in the cold weather.
Who said Mazda resolved it? To my knowledge, there still hasn't been a permanent solution from Mazda for the smoking turbo problem...
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- 2011 Mustang GT
No, there's not yet. The PTP fix is the solution that most people are trying now, or the second PCV with a catch can.
The pcv fix
Maybe i mispoke. Addressed it maybe would be better worded. If Mazda made changes to repair an issue maybe admit would be a word i should use.
perhaps you should go to the australian or UK board and ask them to scan the page and then post it here?
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- 2011 Mustang GT
perhaps you should go to the australian or UK board and ask them to scan the page and then post it here?
I PMed a few UK members already. Waiting on results.
Don't know about the others, but euro CX-7 recommends 5w-30. I asked people form a Ukrainian forum to scan a copy of a page from the official european CX-7 manual where oil is specified. It is in Russian, but one can clearly see 5w-30 as the oil type there as well
And they do complain about smoking on both official European CX-7 cars and "gray market" American CX-7cars at about the same level.Attachments
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- 2011 Mustang GT
Although other countries aren't recommending it (at least none I can find yet), running 5w-40 will help. If you think you're car is going to smoke, I'd switch and see how it holds up after.
how much would it be to install the pt pcv? im sorry if this is answered somewhere else im really pissed off right now after paying 1400 for a new clutch and seeing smoke after idle periods im really getting fed up only cause i bought my car used from a private owner in maryland with 36,000 and i live in va and it has 42000 miles on it now and i donno if the warranty transfer to me i just got a oil chance too
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- 2011 Mustang GT
I installed mine about two weekends ago
I did the install myself, they have very clear instructions and it is not that hard. i am not ready to say it is THE fix yet. It has been mentioned that there is another one available. Do not give up yet!
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- 2011 Mustang GT
I had a V1 fix, which didn't do much of anything, so I pulled it out. If you're smoking, it might be worth a shot, but I wouldn't call it anything of a preventative fix whatsoever.
My MS3 was suffering from the "Smoking Turbo Syndrome"(STS). As per the MTOL-5505information, I had the the oil changed with Mobil-1 5W40 and replaced the oil filter. I did the test as specified by the TSB and I'm happy to report the 'STS' has ceased. I repeated the test several times and she passed with flying colors. I have only driven about 40 miles up this point, but it looks pretty good. Thanks for the info.
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450brody27
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07' ms3 gt
I just wanted to share my smoke experience w/ you all.I tried 5w-40 sythetic and run at 3000rpm for 15min and it still smoked.I heard 10w-40 conventional was it,still smoke.cobb catch can setup,still smoke.pt performance part,still smoke.and also tried turning the idle up,still smoke.I hope mazda's pcv valve update is the answer! Just called yesterday not avail. yet...
I just wanted to share my smoke experience w/ you all.I tried 5w-40 sythetic and run at 3000rpm for 15min and it still smoked.I heard 10w-40 conventional was it,still smoke.cobb catch can setup,still smoke.pt performance part,still smoke.and also tried turning the idle up,still smoke.I hope mazda's pcv valve update is the answer! Just called yesterday not avail. yet...
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450brody27
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did anyone with an aftermarket dp bring their ms3/6 in for service.I understand that mazda wants a stock dp for warranty work.just wondering??
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