Why is my Mazda RX-8 engine not starting?
The RX-8 engine runs very rich when it is first started, meaning as it warms up it it has a higher then normal amount of fuel in the engine. Shutting off the car before it has a chance to warm up can flood the engine and leave it unable to start again.
Why is the oil in my Mazda RX-8 so dirty?
As you drive the car the oil picks up impurities in the engine and can lose some of its lubricating properties. Because in the RX-8 the oil is introduced inside the engine it is even more important that the engine oil remain clean and fresh.
When did the Mazda RX-8 come out?
This category covers 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Mazda RX-8 Troubleshooting models. Your guide to finding the problems with your Mazda RX-8 so you can effectively and efficiently resolve them.
What causes carbon deposit in Mazda RX-8?
The RX-8 has a rotary engine which requires apex and side seals to seal off the “combustion chambers” within the engine. As the car is driven these seals will eventually wear down, and carbon deposit is can form on the side of the engine causing leakage between the combustion chambers and changing engine geometry.
Why does my Mazda RX8 engine not start?
My Mazda RX8 will not start, it ran fine yesterday, but today it will not start. It turns over, but sounds different, like no compression or spark. I have heard of engine failures to this model year, but don’t know the symptoms.
How does a compression tester work on a Mazda RX 8?
A compression tester is connected to one of the spark plug holes and the engine is cranked until the tester reads a number in PSI. Rotary engines have 3 combustion surfaces per rotor so they require special compression testers to show each of the three faces.
What does no start and no spark mean?
Started yesterday to day dead batt. Charged batt- no start sounds like no compression just roll’s over and sounds different. Heard a electric motor or something running with key off and determined ing relay bad replaced same and now nothing running or turned on with key off still no start and no spark.
Where does the oil go in a Mazda RX-8?
For help rotating tires please check out the Tire Rotation Guide. Engine oil in the RX-8 lubricates the moving parts of the engine, but is also injected into the rotary compression chambers to provide lubrication for the apex seals. As you drive the car the oil picks up impurities in the engine and can lose some of its lubricating properties.
What kind of problems does a 2004 Mazda6 have?
2004 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Wagon 44640 mi C $150 TSB 60 for Fan Operation. Previous owner 49600 mi C $90 Heat Shield rusting off on Catalyic Conv 58900 mi Cracked exhaust manifold, part replaced 67580 mi C $35 Check engine light was after returning h
Are there any problems with the Mazda 3?
2004: The first year of the Mazda 3 had a few complaints relating to the transmission shifting roughly or not being able to hit every year. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration logged a handful of complaints that were rated as annoying rather than severe.
Is there a transmission problem in a Mazda 6?
2014: Several drivers reported a fairly severe transmission issue in their 2014 Mazda 6. The transmission will begin to make a high-pitched whine and sometimes failed completely requiring a transmission replacement. The average cost of this repair was $3,250. It occurred at about 55,000 miles.
When did the Mazda 6 go out of production?
The mid-size Mazda 6 has been in production since 2002. It’s one of Mazda’s more popular models and while it is relatively problem-free in terms of transmission issues there have been a couple years and had more problems than others. 2008: The 2008 model year of the Mazda 6 was overall a fairly exceptional year.