Engine - Blue/White Exhaust Smoke After Prolonged Idle

Bulletin No: 01-004/10

Last Issued: 01/07/2010

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

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
2007-2008 CX-7 vehicles with VINs lower than JM3ER****8*224013 (produced before July 1, 2008)
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 vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.





REPAIR PROCEDURE





PART(S) INFORMATION





WARRANTY INFORMATION

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

^ This repair will be covered under Mazda's New Vehicle Emissions Warranty term.

^ Additional diagnostic time cannot be claimed for this repair.

^ This warranty information is effective until permanent countermeasure parts are available.

^ It is not necessary to remove the synthetic oil and/or replace the filter if the turbocharger requires replacement.