Mazdaspeed6 L4-2.3L Turbo (2006)
Oil Filter: Customer Interest
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^ The oil change program as described in the prior published service bulletin under the same subject, is no longer in effect.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.