Is Mazda bringing back the rotary?
Hooray! Great news to kick off the year that is 2021 in the auto world, folks. The Mazda MX-30 is coming to America in both fully electric and plug-in hybrid form. The latter will revive the beloved rotary engine at that.
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 my Mazda RX8 engine not working?
Gas in the chambers cannot cross-contaminate or enter into the incorrect chamber. While the apex seals attempt to keep the gas out of the incorrect chamber, it does not always happen. While combustion is always on just one side, there will be a huge temperature differential that can cause issues.
How do you warm up a Mazda RX8 engine?
You need to warm up the engine slowly, stay in low revs depending on outside temperature for at least 20 minutes. Beware you need to warm up the oil, and the gauge on your dash is the water temperature, which heats up a lot faster! After that, drive it like you stole it.
What kind of car is the Mazda RX8?
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. What Engine Does a Mazda Rx8 Have?
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.
When does the a / C go out on a Mazda RX 8?
A/C gives out after about 1.5hrs on hot summer days. Reliable all the way up to 90k miles when the radiator went out shortly after a check engine light came on. Definitely suggest buying the manual as the lost horsepower will ruin the car in an automatic.
Why is my Mazda RX8 rotary engine not working?
While nothing significant was etched in stone, lots of Mazda owners and third-party mechanics decided that the Rx8 rotary engine was experiencing lots of engine failure, due to ignition coil failure. But it was not just ignition coils, but a combination of other issues.