Why do Mazda Rx8 not start when hot?
There are 2 main reasons why your car may develop ‘hot-starting’ issues: Your engine may be suffering from low compression. Your engine may have a slow starter motor.
Are Rx8 good for winter?
Best Answer They are not a winter vehicle. I recommend they be in a heated garage in winter and once you start it do not shut it off until you get to your destination. If you don’t have a garage then block and oil heaters are recommended.
How long does it take to warm up a Rx8?
I do the same thing in the RX8 as i do with my 1st gen 13bt. Warm up for 30 – 60 seconds, Drive under 3500rpm untill warm.
How can I make my Mazda Rx8 more reliable?
However, there are measures that can be taken for more longevity.
- Pre-mixing the fuel. Since the RX-8’s engine is prone to eating up oil very quickly, one recommended step is to pre-mix the fuel that you put into the tank.
- Replace ignition coils and plugs.
- Get a cooling fan control kit.
What’s the problem with my Mazda RX-8 engine?
Our 8 has had the same problems for 3 years. Mazda has supposedly replaced 3 engine’s. Additionally, everytime this occurs they indicate that the plugs and coils were replaced. We have to have it towed in and it comes out running…for a while. Yesterday, went out to start the car………you guessed it!
What should I do if my Mazda RX-8 stall?
Try puting your car in neutral at the light – the vibration should stop or be barely noticeable. Mazda had a regional rep come out to look at my car, and his solution was to give me my 7th set of motor mounts. The vibration was a little better for about 10 feet, then it was back and worse than ever.
Which is better Mazda crossfire or Mazda RX 8?
While the RX-8 is one of the purest sports cars on the road, the Crossfire is more of a GT car. Although it’s undeniably a fine car, I don’t think the Crossfire really compares to the RX-8 from a sporting point of view – plus, it doesn’t have a back seat.