Ty Truong

there is a 2004 rx8 that has 22,000km on a new engine but the body has 297,000 kms on it it is a 6 speed manual and I'm not sure if I should buy it or not pls help

Joekneale

How many miles/km on clutch? How comfortable are you replacing a transmission or rear differential down the road? Has the suspension ever been done? How good of a deal?

RX8Soldier

iTrader: (24)

The best way you'll get help is by educating yourself on the rx8 renesis engine. Read the new and potential owners sticky found at the top of the new members forum.

What is good for one person may not be good for another.

gwilliams6

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

Maintenance items to look at:
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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