Is the Mazda RX-8 good on gas?
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| EPA MPG | Premium Gasoline 18 combined city/highway MPG 16 city 22 highway 5.6 gals/100 miles |
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Why does my 2004 Mazda RX 8 not start?
“Owner dropped 2004 Mazda RX-8 to the dealer to fix recall, driver and passenger air bag, voluntary emission recall, and also owner complains that the engine won’t start when the engine is hot, you have wait for about 30 minutes to cool down the engine before the engine starts again. Advisor asked the owner to have the engine diagnose.
What kind of engine does a Mazda RX8 have?
What Engine Does a Mazda Rx8 Have? The Mazda RX-8 receives power from the 1.3L RENESIS two-rotor rotary engine that creates 212 horsepower at 7,500 rpm as well as 159 pound-feet of torque at 5,500 rpm. With a manual transmission, the Mazda RX-8 rotary engine can create 232 horsepower at 8,500 rpm.
Why is my Mazda RX8 rotary engine burning oil?
More than not, you will have to check your oil levels, and ensure you’re running a sufficient amount of oil. Perhaps this is the biggest problem with the rotary engine. With this engine you are burning significant amounts of oil, while it is also a challenge to seal off the different chambers.
What kind of gas does a RX-8 rotary engine use?
The RX-8 has a Wankel rotary engine. This engine (and especially the tip seals) may respond to lower octane gas differently. If this were my car I’d feed it 91 octane or sell it. When the owner’s manual says “91 is recommended,” that’s one thing, but when it says “91 is REQUIRED,” you should do what the manual says.
Is the 2004 Mazda RX-8 a good car?
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When did the Mazda RX 8 come out?
Mazda’s new RX-8 sports car is equipped with a modern version of rotary-engine power; it went on sale in July 2003 as a 2004 model. Instead of a two-door coupe with space for two passengers, the rear-wheel-drive RX-8 is a four-door sports car that carries four occupants.
How much fuel does a Mazda RX8 have?
Rotary motor propels the 3100lb RX8 to 60 in 6.0 sec. and a ¼ mile in 14.9. Fuel consumption for the RX8 was Avg for when it first came out, 17city/24 Hwy.
What kind of suspension does a Mazda RX 8 have?
Mazda claims that the RX-8 driver can see all four corners of the car. A long-arm double-wishbone suspension is used up front, and a multilink beam suspension is featured at the rear. Rack-and-pinion steering employs an electric pump.