Where is the splash guard on a Mazda RX-8?
Locate and remove rubber splash guard. There is a small rubber splash guard located within the wheel well, after it is removed you can clearly see the spark plugs. The rubber piece is fastened with strange screw like plugs, loosen the “screws” within the plug and pry them out gently to remove the piece. Step 3
What are the spark plugs for a Mazda RX-8?
Introduction/facts/information. Spark Plug Facts and Information. The spark plugs in your RX-8 are for one, special spark plugs designed specifically for the RX-8. Secondly, there are 4 spark plugs of two different types on an RX-8 engine.
Why are spark plugs made out of iridium?
The spark plugs are of the Iridium type, which means the tip of the electrode is iridium plated. The reason for an iridium tip is to provide a super hard surface which reduces the erosion from the constant sparking and high heat created in a rotary engine.
Where do you put spark plugs on your car?
It is very important that the correct plugs get installed in the correct locations. The spark plugs will be marked with either a “T” or “L” in the part number on the plug; also there are “T” and “L” markings on the side of the engine case next to the spark plug locations (marked in picture).
Introduction/facts/information. Spark Plug Facts and Information. The spark plugs in your RX-8 are for one, special spark plugs designed specifically for the RX-8. Secondly, there are 4 spark plugs of two different types on an RX-8 engine.
Is the Mazda RX 8 a bad car?
I saved almost $2000 on repairs and maintenance costs at the mechanic just from learning things online (changing ignition coils, plug wires, spark plugs, heater console problem, and even deflooding procedure) and I got it from rx8 forums and google. So if you’re saying it is a bad car well you are wrong.
How many miles does a 2004 Mazda RX8 have?
I’m the 6th owner of my rx8 with 132000 miles on it. And since day 1 I got it till today, it only went to the mechanic ONCE during my last roadtrip to Maine from Ohio because I forgot to change the ignition coils. After changing it for 30 minutes at the mechanic, I was back on my road to Maine.