What to know when buying a Mazda RX8?
Pro tip of choosing an RX8: Choose a used rx8 with great maintenance record. And STOCK too. Never buy a car with check engine light on unless you know what are the codes are (I had CEL lights on when I first bought my rx8 but it was just telling me the secondary pump injector was faulty) so I knew it won’t affect my engine so I bought it anyways.
Is there a warranty on a 2004 Mazda RX-8?
There are a few minor issues & if you RESEARCH it you will easily find ways to avoid those- not to mention 10 yr/100k mi warranty on the engine core components is a nice bonus should it be necessary. A rotary engine needs time to warm up. Turning the engine off while its still cold will flood it.
Is the Mazda RX8 a 4 seat sports car?
Fair review for the last Rotary. The RX8 is a true 4 door 4 seat sports cars, what it lacks in low end torque it makes up for in handling. Rotary motor propels the 3100lb RX8 to 60 in 6.0 sec. and a ¼ mile in 14.9.
Why is my Mazda RX 8 engine not starting?
The flooding prevents the apex seal from sealing well and causes weak compression and no starting. In 2005 Mazda installed a stronger battery and faster starter. This spun the engine fast which increased the sealing force of the apex seals which helped greatly with the flood issue. If your car is an 2004 confirm it received this update.
Pro tip of choosing an RX8: Choose a used rx8 with great maintenance record. And STOCK too. Never buy a car with check engine light on unless you know what are the codes are (I had CEL lights on when I first bought my rx8 but it was just telling me the secondary pump injector was faulty) so I knew it won’t affect my engine so I bought it anyways.
Is the Mazda RX8 rotary engine still working?
Ive owned my rx8 for a year now and bought it with over 100,000 miles and havent had a problem with it at all. Still has the original rotary engine and has never been replaced. This car has the greatest cornering and handling ability for its class.
There are a few minor issues & if you RESEARCH it you will easily find ways to avoid those- not to mention 10 yr/100k mi warranty on the engine core components is a nice bonus should it be necessary. A rotary engine needs time to warm up. Turning the engine off while its still cold will flood it.
Is the Mazda RX-8 the funnest car?
The RX-8 is the funnest car I have ever driven. It is not the fastest car, or the best looking but the thrill of driving it is unlike any other for the money. This car is for the true enthusiest because it is alot more high maintenance than your average car. If you arent patient enough to let it warm up before you shut if off then dont buy it.
How many miles does a 2004 Mazda RX8 have?
I’m the 6th owner of my rx8 with 132000 miles on it. And since day 1 I got it till today, it only went to the mechanic ONCE during my last roadtrip to Maine from Ohio because I forgot to change the ignition coils. After changing it for 30 minutes at the mechanic, I was back on my road to Maine.
What’s the fuel consumption of a Ford RX8?
Fuel consumption for the RX8 was Avg for when it first came out, 17city/24 Hwy. The cars light weight stiff chassis and electronic steering makes this a point and drive sports car allowing even the novice of sports car owners the ability to get behind the wheel and take the turns like a pro.
What should the temperature be on a Mazda RX-8?
On the RX-8, the thermostat begins opening at 205 degrees and is fully open at 230 degrees. Regulating the temperature this high makes sense to Mazda for micro emission and marginal fuel efficiency reasons. Unfortunately it dramatically affects engine life.
How to double the life of your RX-8 engine?
There is no single item that can be changed to double the engine life. It requires four changes AND your adherence to common maintenances that all cars require (oil changes, air filter service, etc.). A quick philosophical aside: How can we make a few recommendations that can improve the car in major foundational ways, but the manufacturer cannot?
What kind of thermostat do you use on an automatic transmission RX-8?
The fix is as simple as unscrewing the original oil thermostat and installing a replacement. Our preference is to install a 165 degree replacement. This is a 40 degree reduction in opening temperature. An important note, automatic transmission RX-8’s have one cooler and one thermostat.
How many oil coolers does an automatic transmission RX-8 have?
An important note, automatic transmission RX-8’s have one cooler and one thermostat. Manual transmission RX-8’s have two oil coolers and two thermostats. We’ve dedicated an entire article to the subject of oil metering and premixing. It is worth a read to understand what is oil metering, what is premixing and why it needs to be done to your RX-8.