What to know about owning an RX-8?
7 Things You Need To Know Before Buying A Mazda RX-8
- They must be kept above 3000rpm.
- Passengers over six-feet can sit in the rear.
- The engine floods easily.
- Engine life can be short.
- Apex seals are the first part to fail.
- Be prepared to replace coils often.
- Winning Blue is arguably the best colour choice.
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Is it possible to flood a Mazda RX 8?
If you are a little careful, you will never flood. If you car is at normal operating temperature you will never flood. If you move the car a small amount let it idle for a minute or two rev the car to 5,000rpms and turn off the engine while it is revved to 5000. I have done this for 6 year and never flooded once.
Why is my Mazda RX 8 engine not starting?
The flooding prevents the apex seal from sealing well and causes weak compression and no starting. In 2005 Mazda installed a stronger battery and faster starter. This spun the engine fast which increased the sealing force of the apex seals which helped greatly with the flood issue. If your car is an 2004 confirm it received this update.
Is the Mazda RX-8 a replacement for the Mazda 7?
As a former RX-7 owner I knew what to expect from the rotary. The 8 is not the replacement for the 7. It is a sports car, but remains “civilized”. I have had a single problem with the exhaust, which was covered under warranty. I expected a few issues being the first year of production and bringing the rotary back after 8-9 years. If you are
What should I do if my Mazda RX-8 stall?
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. The vibration was a little better for about 10 feet, then it was back and worse than ever.
When to use full automatic on Mazda RX-8?
1) Don’t use the full automatic in city driving. 2) For 20MPH use only 1st gear. 3) For 35MPH use only 2nd. 4) For 45MPH use only 3rd gear.) If you are traveling highway speeds above 65MPH full automatic is OK.
What was the last name of the Mazda RX 7?
This was to be the final RX-7 of the generation and it featured a brass plaque mentioning the number the car was as well as “Last of a legend” on the plaque. The finale had special stickers and a blacked out section between the window & rear hatch.
Why does my Mazda RX-8 engine not start?
At the time it sounded like the battery, because engine turned very slowly. Since, I’ve changed battery, checked all fuses, and engine still doesn’t start (though it engine turns fine). Would you please assist me with any info which will help me to determine what’s wrong.