I have a 2005 Mazda RX8 and I was wondering if upgrading the water pump on my car would void the warranty I have with Mazda. I know such modifications such as air intakes and exhaust systems do not void warranty. The Magnuson Moss Warranty Act says Legally, a vehicle manufacturer cannot void the warranty on a vehicle due to an aftermarket part unless they can prove that the aftermarket part caused or contributed to the failure in the vehicle. So is it safe to say it's alright to install? Thanks!
sorry to say, if you uninstall anything aftermarket on your engine you will void your warranty. They would prefer that you use OEM replacement parts until your warranty expires.
put it on...what if the stock pump wore out...you and most others will not put a gen u ine mazda pump on it...in reality its replaced with a aftermarket pump
You are correct about the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act. Any part that doesn't change the form, fit, or function can be used in place of the OEM part. My question is what is this upgraded pump going to do for you. Does it deliver more water per minute? If you have no other modifications, my wouldn't a stock or exact replacement work for you? If the pump adds water delivery, then they could argue that the water is traveling too fast in the system to effectively cool the engine.
A water pump... being directly tied to the engine's systems in several ways would give the manufacturer more ammunition to say it caused and defect or failure in the engine. Unlike an air intake that is a static part and is only tied to the vehicle's aspiration. It would be a gamble on your part to install the upgrade.... But perhaps an acceptable risk? Look into why you feel you need the upgraded water pump and determine if that need is worth the risk of voiding ther manufacturer's warranty.
im going to say yea its no big ut to cover my butt and yours you may want to call the company who warrenties your car(some private deal look in owners man)and ask them and get a reference number or employee id so you can prove they they told you it was ok in case they say otherwise later goodluck
