ofer

Hi, I'm looking to purchase one of these beasts, but have read about the flooding issue.

Is this a localized problem to cold areas? I live where it does not get below 40 degrees F, does this occur at temperatures above 40?

Thanks!

rx8wannahave

Temp...while I "think" might...MIGHT increase the likelihood (if for no other reason as it takes longer to heat up)...flooding, it is an overblown issue. Sure...it can happen, but it's a rare thing if you simply do not turn off the engine until it's warmed up.


So...no moving your 8 from garage to driveway while the engine is cold and turning it off. I've owned my 8 for about a year now and I have never had an issue.

But...it can happen, like any engine but with the rotary (while cold) it's a little more susceptible.

So, turn the key...wait till it lights up your dash (seems to start the engine better), and DON'T turn it off cold and you wont' have a problem.

Again...there are stories of it happening, but (I was a newb once too) a problem I worried about for a long time turned out to be nothing but driver/owner error.

Golden rule #1 for the rotary, Don't turn it off cold but remember there are ways to avoid it or be saved from it also.

Rule #2…at every or every other fill up, check the oil. Of course if you run her hard she will eat a bit more oil but its part of the design of the engine not a problem.

Animagix

I live in ny and at times we've had 10 degree F- weather a few weeks ago. I'm completely aware that if I inadvertantly shut it down without properly warming it up, I'd be screwed. But thankfully due to this second nature of such awareness that I have for the car, I never flooded my engine (knock on wood)

JonsToy

Stays warm here in Florida, and I've yet to have a flood. But I still try to let the car get up to temperature before I shut it down.