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Old 03-20-2015 | 12:30 PM
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Get a compression check before you sink any more money into it.
Hot start issues are a classic symptom.
Old 03-20-2015 | 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by M3ndoza23
So I bought my rx8 last Friday it has 80k miles and runs great and every thing but it has a couple check engine light which are p0300 p0661 p0037 the one for the ssv is gone but other ones are still there and my engine won't turn on but does crank I have to gas it a little and only turns on while it's cold when it's hot it won't start. I notice that different sounds my starter makes when it's hot vs cold and i changed plugs and wires

Don't jump to conclusions, you need to search and then properly troubleshoot the issue. It could be something stupid simple or it could be something significant.

Engine -------> Symptom Troubleshooting

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Old 03-20-2015 | 11:18 PM
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2009 rx3

we keep it below 4000 rpm. when it reaches 7000 rpm u must wait for oil to heat up it is measuring water temp. not oil temp. just my thoughts. be nice to ur motor.
Old 03-21-2015 | 06:43 AM
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Read through this new owners thread and be sure to read engine starting issues thread below:

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-tro...t-here-222584/


https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-f...t-here-202454/

RX8 Club’s recommended maintenance schedule, more comprehensive and proactive than Mazda’s schedule.
30,000 miles:
- Replace Ignition coils
- Replace Plug wires
- Replace Spark plugs
- Clean MAF (mass air flow sensor)
- Clean ESS (e-shaft sensor)
- Reset ESS profile
- Clean power steering connections
- Clean battery terminals and clamps
- Replace transmission fluid
- Replace coolant (Mazda FL-22 is highly recommended)
- Replace air filter
- Replace brake fluid (fluid in the brake lines AND the clutch line)
~$300 USD in parts if you shop smartly.


every 60,000:
...all 30,000, plus...
- Clean all chassis electrical grounding points
- Replace accessory belts
- Clean OMP lines
- Replace rear differential fluid
- Replace thermostat
- Clean / Straighten AC condenser fins
- Clean / Straighten oil cooler fins
- Inspect catalytic converter
- Clean / Inspect intake valving
- Consider / inspect all points in 90,000+ as well, many items fail early
~$130 USD in parts if you shop smartly.

90,000:
...all 30,000, plus any 60,000 not yet done, plus...
- Replace coolant bottle
- Replace radiator hoses
- Replace radiator
- Replace front O2 sensor
- Replace motor mounts
- Inspect clutch pedal assembly for flex / weld breaks
~$900 USD in parts if you shop smartly.
At 100k, anything original in the cooling system is really suspect and failure prone. It represents the biggest threat to your engine.
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