What happens if there is no compression on a Mazda RX8?
If your vehicle cranks but sounds like it has no compression and the theft light is off, then you may have a flooded engine. If still no luck, you will need to have it towed to a Mazda dealer and cut a new key and program to the vehicle. Please let me know if you have any additional questions by hitting the reply button. Thanks Drew
What causes a 2004 Mazda RX-8 to lose power?
Car loses power after it heats up. The contact owns a 2004 Mazda Rx-8. while driving 35 mph, the vehicle lost power and would not accelerate. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (South motors Mazda, located at 18010 S dixie hwy miami, fl 33157 305-234-5500) where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced.
Where can I get a 2004 Mazda RX-8 repaired?
The contact owns a 2004 Mazda Rx-8. while driving 35 mph, the vehicle lost power and would not accelerate. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (South motors Mazda, located at 18010 S dixie hwy miami, fl 33157 305-234-5500) where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired.
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.
How to troubleshoot a Mazda RX-8 engine problem?
The easiest way to solve this problem is by replacing the battery with a new one, please look at Battery Replacement Guide. 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.
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.
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.