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05-09-2013, 07:08 PM
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Hello Im new to the whole mazda world haha.... First car got an 05 RX8 Shinka, alright im used to working on sbc and of course this is a whole new ball game to me, so im just asking where to begin with a basic tune up on this thing, i wanna start out with plugs then start working my way up in mods, any and all help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks
05-09-2013, 07:20 PM
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To be on the safe side, you should change the plugs and coil packs about every 30,000 miles. You will find the plugs are priced on the high side at about $20 each. OEM coil packs are available at about $30 each.
The easiest way to replace the plugs are from either the wheel well (you can reach them through the spokes of the wheel, with a long extension, if you don't want to remove it) or from underneath the car.
Each rotor has two spark plugs. One is called the leading plug. The other is called the trailing plug. They have different part numbers.
The easiest way to replace the plugs are from either the wheel well (you can reach them through the spokes of the wheel, with a long extension, if you don't want to remove it) or from underneath the car.
Each rotor has two spark plugs. One is called the leading plug. The other is called the trailing plug. They have different part numbers.
05-09-2013, 07:33 PM
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4 coils, all identical
4 wires, identical internally, different lengths only
4 plugs, 2 of one part number 2 of another part number (leading and trailing respectively)
Replace every 30,000 miles on average. Possibly sooner, sometimes longer.
4 wires, identical internally, different lengths only
4 plugs, 2 of one part number 2 of another part number (leading and trailing respectively)
Replace every 30,000 miles on average. Possibly sooner, sometimes longer.
05-09-2013, 07:59 PM
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We aren't trying to be rude, but you aren't the first person to ask this stuff 
We got tired of re-typing it over and over and over again, and all the basic info got put into one spot for people to read.
There are answers to questions there that you don't know you will be asking yet. But we know you will be
We got tired of re-typing it over and over and over again, and all the basic info got put into one spot for people to read.
There are answers to questions there that you don't know you will be asking yet. But we know you will be
05-28-2013, 06:41 PM
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curious question i got a p0061 light which is the ssv, so i start digging around on it and theres no vacuum to it at all, any ideas? car starts and runs fine, cel comes on and off, just cant get a vacuum to be pulled on it, im thinkin this might be the problem but idk??? any help? had this on another thread but no answers any help?
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