Are RX8 fun to drive?
The Mazda RX8 is an amazing car it sounds great and looks good too. It’s comfortable for a sports car and it is so much fun to drive. The reliability is below average but not terrible. It isn’t very expensive to fix the car either.
What to do if you have problems with a Mazda RX8?
One of the moderators from the RX8 owners club has the following advice: a) If you have owned the car from new speak with Mazda.
How many miles does a Mazda RX8 engine last?
Generally speaking, the Mazda Rx8 engine can last about 60,000 miles. It is important to keep in mind to maintain your engine and make sure that you take your car into a mechanic when you have issues. What are some of the most common complaints About the Mazda Rx8 & the Engine?
Why is the gear knob on my Mazda RX8 not working?
Does the gear knob on your RX-8 illuminate? If not, then there is a known issue with the wiring breaking. Mazda produced a modified version of the gear knob to resolve the problem. You will need to fit the modified gear knob to avoid this problem in future. The catalytic converter is prone to failing on the RX-8.
Why is my Mazda RX8 rotary engine burning oil?
More than not, you will have to check your oil levels, and ensure you’re running a sufficient amount of oil. Perhaps this is the biggest problem with the rotary engine. With this engine you are burning significant amounts of oil, while it is also a challenge to seal off the different chambers.
What causes a Mazda RX 8 engine to fail?
Seals in engines though are failing due to too much heat as is evident from failed engines and cats plugged up with oil as documented on RX 8 owner forums.
How many miles does a Mazda RX 8 engine last?
Well it is common knowledge now with the USA Mazda required use of 5W-20 oil the engine will not last 200,000 miles as advertised and more like it the motor will only last around 30,000 miles before needing to be rebuilt again and again etc.
What kind of oil does a Mazda RX 8 use?
Every city in the USA has slow traffic jams and warm weather. Every where else in the World (except in the USA) Mazda requires in the RX 8 Owners Manual the use of 5W-30 oil to adequately protect the very same hot running rotary engine that is in RX 8’s in the USA.
What’s the warranty on a Mazda RX 8?
This is probably why Mazda now only warrants the car for 3 years or 36,000 miles instead of the prior warranty of 5 years or 50,000 miles. This is also clearly documented in many RX 8 owner web sites.