To buy or not to buy an RX8?
06-05-2006, 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted by limepro
i heard to never ever use synthetic oil in the rotary
That's Mazda's official line but, many members here do with good results.
06-05-2006, 12:56 AM
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Originally Posted by tiggerlee
That's Mazda's official line but, many members here do with good results.
06-05-2006, 01:39 AM
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if u don't live in a cold climate zone, then u don't need to be paranoid about flooding. u can shut off the engine without flooding it, even if the temp gauage isn't at operating temperature. but, just use some good common sense and u'll be ok.
06-05-2006, 02:39 AM
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Thanks for all the comments guys. It has very much helped my decision in joining you crazy 8 loving freaks and purchase one of my own. I can't imagine many other cars have the same fan base like you guys and it goes a long way as to the potential classic status of this car.
06-05-2006, 03:27 AM
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I have an early build 2003 released as a 2004 and I have never had any flood issues. Mazda replaced my battery, starter, & spark plugs after I told them that it would not start if it sat more than 3 days. 
Thank you Mazda. I'm at 24K miles and I still get that chit face grin every time I shift near redline. Truely, you should always do routine maintenance on all your vehicles, this one just requires a lil more attention.
Thank you Mazda. I'm at 24K miles and I still get that chit face grin every time I shift near redline. Truely, you should always do routine maintenance on all your vehicles, this one just requires a lil more attention.
06-05-2006, 07:02 PM
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So i've had a few emails with a dealer... and couldn't resist mentioning the flooding issue.
He said;
I'd assume (or hope) previous models would be updated with whatever part they have fitted the newer models when serviced to help against the potential of flooding. (forgive my ignorance if this is all widely known and boring info.)
He said;
"I just had a word with my service department and they mentioned that every RX-8 that has been produced after October' 2005 has been fitted with the appropriate modified part that has taken care of the problem of the flooding issue."
06-05-2006, 07:46 PM
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There you go;
Basically saying it's covered regardless of the year.
"The parts that were changed were spark plugs and a modified starter motor. Not all cars were affected from this problem and the ones that were are the ones that'll be covered under warranty. "
06-06-2006, 09:21 AM
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I've had it for two years and drove it through both winters. No flooding here. If I need to shut it off when the engine is cold, I simply rev it at 3k RPM for 10 sec first (that's the standard cold-engine shutdown procedure... when the engine is warmed up, you can shut it off normally).
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