Engine - White/Blue Exhaust Smoke After Prolonged Idling
Bulletin No: 01-008/12Last Issued: 05/02/2012
Subject:
WHITE OR BLUE SMOKE FROM TAIL PIPE AFTER LONG IDLE PERIOD
BULLETIN NOTE
APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
2007-2009 CX-7 vehicles with VINs lower than JM3ER****9*224013 (produced before July 1, 2008)
2007-2009 Mazdaspeed3 vehicles with VINs lower than JM1BK****9*187397 (produced before July 1, 2008)
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.
This condition may be the result of insufficient crank case ventilation, resulting in oil leakage past the exhaust turbine shaft seal.
Other possible causes (determined by reviewing the vehicles maintenance records) that should be corrected at the owners expense prior to performing this bulletin are:
^ Engine oil viscosity break down due to insufficient oil change(s).
^ Usage of lower than 5W-30 viscosity engine oil.
NOTE:
^ This bulletin is not applicable to vehicles with a prior turbocharger replacement using a "C" level or later part number (i.e. L3Y*-13-70ZC).
^ The oil change program as described in the prior service bulletins under the same subject, is no longer in effect.
^ If the turbocharger is diagnosed with impeller damage caused by contact with the housing (as described in the Inspection Procedure), this bulletin is not applicable.
Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired according to the following repair procedure.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
COMPARISON PICTURES
REPAIR PROCEDURE
VENTILATION SET REMOVAL:
Replace the cylinder head cover (A), ventilation hose (B), engine hanger (C), air pipe (D), vacuum hose (E) and plug (F) (all components included in the Ventilation Set).
WARNING:
Perform this repair procedure while the engine is cold. A hot engine can cause severe burns.
1. Record the customers pre-set radio stations.
2. Remove the battery cover.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Remove the air cleaner.
5. Remove the battery clamp, battery and battery tray.
6. Remove the intercooler cover and pull out the intercooler.
7. Remove the air pipe (A) with vacuum hose (B).
8. Use a mirror to inspect inside the turbocharger housing (all the way around) for signs of impeller (B) to housing contact, which may create white rubbing marks in location (A).
^ If white rubbing marks are found, discontinue the ventilation kit installation procedure. Contact the Technical Assistance Hotline for turbocharger replacement authorization.
^ If white rubbing marks are not found (C), proceed to next step.
NOTE:
Vehicles requiring turbocharger replacement DO NOT require a ventilation kit.
9. Remove the vacuum hose.
10. Remove the cylinder head cover.
a. Loosen the cylinder head cover bolt in the order shown.
b. Remove the cylinder head cover (A) with the ventilation hose (B).
11. Remove the insulator bolt, then move the insulator (A) to create enough space to access the engine hanger bolt.
12. Remove the engine hanger bolt and engine hanger (B).
VENTILATION SET INSTALLATION:
1. Install new engine hanger.
Tightening Torque: 44-50 Nm
2. Install the insulator bolt.
Tightening Torque: 7.8-10.8 Nm
3. Clean up the cylinder head surface attached to the cylinder head cover.
4. Apply 5.0mm of silicone sealant to the spot shown below for cylinder head cover installation.
5. Install new cylinder head cover.
Tightening Torque: 8.0-9.5 Nm
NOTE:
Fasten the cylinder head cover bolt in the order shown.
6. Install new vacuum hose (A) to the three-way solenoid valve (B).
7. Install the hose (A) to new air pipe (B), then install new plug (C) and new vacuum hose (D).
8. Install new air pipe.
Tightening Torque: 2.5-3.4 Nm
9. Install the vacuum hose (A) to the three-way solenoid valve and install the ventilation hose (B) to the cylinder head cover and the air pipe.
NOTE:
After both hoses are securely installed, pull both levers (C) out.
10. Install the intercooler.
11. Install the battery tray, battery and battery clamp.
12. Install the air cleaner.
13. Install the intercooler cover.
14. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
15. Install the battery cover.
16. Re-enter the customers pre-set radio stations.
17. Perform road test to ensure any remaining oil is burned off before returning the vehicle to the customer.
PART(S) INFORMATION
WARRANTY INFORMATION