How much does it cost to repair a Mazda RX 8?
The annual maintenance cost of a Mazda RX-8 is $517. Repair and maintenance costs vary depending on age, mileage, location and shop. Mazda RX-8 vehicles have 5 reported problems.The most commonly reported Mazda RX-8 problem is: New Climate Control Unit if Heat/Cold Knob Won’t Adjust to Right Temp
How did Mazda improve the rigidity of the RX-8?
In November, 2008, Mazda engineers improved the RX-8 body rigidity through the addition of structural reinforcements, by adding a trapezoidal shock tower brace and enhancing the local rigidity of the front suspension tower areas.
What to do if your Mazda RX-8 won’t start?
If the lights anywhere in your car are not turning on, your battery may be dead. Check to see if you can start your engine. If the engine turns on then your battery should be working properly. However, if the engine will not start, refer to the Car Cranks But Won’t Start .
When did the Mazda RX 8 hydrogen car come out?
At the 2004 North American International Auto Show, Mazda unveiled the RX-8 Hydrogen RE concept car, designed to run on either hydrogen or gasoline.
How much does it cost to rebuild a Mazda RX8?
Mazda parts for the motor are not cheap. A new rotor housing is $890 each and the side housings are $580 each. 7 times out of 10 the Rx8 motor will need at least two new housings. Now you are looking at $5580 to rebuild your Rx8 if dropping off the whole car.
What was the problem with the Mazda RX8?
Most of them I assure you are not your fault. When the Rx8 was produced, Mazda was held to strict emissions and also a very tight budget. As a result Mazda had to use very thin coatings inside the motor.
Which is the best power adder for the RX8?
Much like other high RPM naturally aspirated motors, the Rx8 is kind of hard to get more power out of. The best power adders are a complete header, and cat-back exhaust. If you are racing or off-road use only the cat can be deleted to gain some more power.
What should I do if my RX8 motor has poor compression?
Referring to question #1 the issue with the Rx8 motor are the COATINGS not the seals. If you have poor compression, the WORST thing you can do is tear down the motor and replace just the apex seals. I promise it will not make any more compression and often times have worse compression.