How do you look after an RX-8?
Here are a few of the common failure points on RX-8s, and how to prevent them.
- Failed apex seals.
- Use dino (non-synthetic) oil only.
- Allow the engine to reach redline at least a few times a week.
- Allow the engine to warm up.
- Perform a compression test with some regularity.
What to do if your Mazda RX8 won’t start?
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When did the Mazda RX 8 come out?
The Mazda RX-8 is a sports car created by Mazda, the by Japanese automobile manufacturer. The car was crated between the years 2002 and 2012. First shown back in 2001 at the North American International Auto Show, the car became the successor to the RX-7.
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.
Why is the Mazda RX-8 an unreliable car?
Why is the Mazda RX-8 unreliable? The Achilles heel of the Mazda RX-8 is under the hood. No, it’s not just one part of the engine, it’s the whole thing, as the Renesis 1.3-liter rotary engine that powers this sports car is known to be a gas-guzzling, unreliable machine.
You have flooded the engine if you go too you fuse box and take out the fuel pump fuse turn the engine over for a while this gets rid of the fuel left in the cups in the engine replace the fuse try it again it will start You can’t post conmments that contain an email address.
The Mazda RX-8 is a sports car created by Mazda, the by Japanese automobile manufacturer. The car was crated between the years 2002 and 2012. First shown back in 2001 at the North American International Auto Show, the car became the successor to the RX-7.
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.
Why does my Mazda RX-8 stall at lights?
My car also “stumbles” from time to time when I put it back in gear from neutral at a light. Try puting your car in neutral at the light – the vibration should stop or be barely noticeable. Mazda had a regional rep come out to look at my car, and his solution was to give me my 7th set of motor mounts.