What should the RPM be on a Mazda RX8?
Ideally, if there’s no problem with your RX8, your results should read between 6.9kgf and 8.5kgf at 250rpm, according to Mazda. In case you’ve found out after the Mazda rotary compression test that the starter rotoris slow but your engine is okay, you can simply fit a faster starter motor and there should be no problem with hot or cold starting.
Why is my Mazda RX8 not hot or cold starting?
In case you’ve found out after the Mazda rotary compression test that the starter rotoris slow but your engine is okay, you can simply fit a faster starter motor and there should be no problem with hot or cold starting. But if the problem is low compression, there are two things you can do to address this problem.
Can a rotary compression test be done on a Mazda RX8?
The only real way to determine which of these is affecting your car is by having a rotary compression test. It is important to have this test carried out by a rotary specialist, as the testing needs to be done with rotary engine specific compression testing equipment.
Why was my Mazda RX8 towed into the dealer?
It’s interesting that the tow truck driver said that this was the 3rd RX8 that he had towed into the dealer (in the last couple of weeks) because of the stalling problem. The dealer (service manager) feels that there is something going on with the car that will have to be corrected by Mazda.
What should I do if my Mazda RX-8 is not running?
Allow the engine to reach operating temperature before switching off, using the stopping procedure. Should your Mazda RX-8 not reach normal operating temperature before the end of your journey, please use the following stopping procedure: With the engine running and transmission in neutral, increase engine revs to 4,000 rpm.
How do you start a Mazda RX-8 Renesis?
If you can’t, Mazda produced a quick guide on the appropriate starting and stopping procedures for the RX-8 Renesis which we’ve replicated below: Should the engine fail to start, please use the following procedure. With the ignition off, press the accelerator pedal to the floor and hold. Turn key to start the engine, keeping the pedal to the floor.
What should coolant temp be on Mazda RX-8 Renesis?
To keep the engine in top condition, the engine coolant temperature gauge needle should, ideally, reach the middle of the normal operating range between C and H before turning the engine off. If you can’t, Mazda produced a quick guide on the appropriate starting and stopping procedures for the RX-8 Renesis which we’ve replicated below:
Is the Mazda RX-8 a dynamic car?
As dynamic as it can be. The Mazda RX-8 excels with an even weight distribution between all four wheels, which is key to realising its optimal driving dynamics. This distribution was realised by mounting the compact RENESIS rotary engine as low and as far back in the car as possible in a front-midship layout.