Notices
Series I Trouble Shooting This is the place to learn more about or discuss any issues you're having with your RX-8

HELP my engine had problem

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old 10-13-2011 | 10:02 PM
  #1  
lacedoll's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
Exclamation HELP my engine had problem

I am new to this place, so hey =)

I got my rx8 this year around March in toronto from a small dealer,
everything seems fine with the car, no record or anything

the car was only owned by one owner and she didnt drive it too much
The car looks pretty new, she brought it in 05 and milage is around 48000now
but when i got it it was like 38800..i got it for $15000CAD

I had no problem with the car, just once time when i was starting it i didnt really catch it so i had to turn it second time and i got it.

other than that everytime when i check engin oil i pull out the needle it has white creamy look things stickin on to it. i have no idea why.

today i was driving home from work, and i stepped on break for red light and try to turn right, but when i step on gas it start making loud noises, and the car wont move fast. it still moving abit like when it was on N.

And the nosies is really loud i got scared and parked called for CAA for toll truck and then i tried to start the car for 2,3 times, it even got worse, hard to start and making loud nosies but no smoke was coming out and engine was shaking like crazy. and the engin light is on

I dont know whats going on and every body is telling me its gonna be super expensive to fix it. but i dont even know what the problem is?

is there anybody who might be able to help me? THANX!!!!!!!!!!
Old 10-13-2011 | 10:08 PM
  #2  
wcs's Avatar
wcs
no agenda
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 5,210
Likes: 65
From: Ontario
Originally Posted by lacedoll
other than that everytime when i check engin oil i pull out the needle it has white creamy look things stickin on to it. i have no idea why.
White creamy stuff on the dip stick is typical and means nothing.
Very Very Very common concern with the noobs

edit:
I'm sorry to say it doesn't sound good, however without knowing what the CEL (MIL) is (the engine light) there isn't much more we can do for you.

Is it a Automatic or a Manual?

Last edited by wcs; 10-13-2011 at 10:12 PM.
Old 10-13-2011 | 10:13 PM
  #3  
RX8Soldier's Avatar
Time for boost...
iTrader: (24)
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 5,414
Likes: 15
From: Canada
what year is the car?
When was the last time the car was serviced? (spark plugs/coils, oil change, etc)
Old 10-13-2011 | 10:17 PM
  #4  
lacedoll's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
the car is 06,but the previous owner picked on end of 05
last time i checked my oil and service was Aug this year, i took it to mazda dealer near my house
Old 10-13-2011 | 10:20 PM
  #5  
lacedoll's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by wcs
White creamy stuff on the dip stick is typical and means nothing.
Very Very Very common concern with the noobs

edit:
I'm sorry to say it doesn't sound good, however without knowing what the CEL (MIL) is (the engine light) there isn't much more we can do for you.

Is it a Automatic or a Manual?
its auto car
im sorry i dont know much about cars, i just got it cos i liked it.
Sorry i dont know all the high tech name for cars, =( but im really worried.
Old 10-13-2011 | 10:21 PM
  #6  
lacedoll's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by RX8Soldier
what year is the car?
When was the last time the car was serviced? (spark plugs/coils, oil change, etc)
05
last time i checked my oil and service was Aug this year, i took it to mazda dealer near my house

Last edited by lacedoll; 10-13-2011 at 10:25 PM.
Old 10-13-2011 | 10:25 PM
  #7  
lacedoll's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
sorry i got the wrong info, its a 05, sorry
Old 10-13-2011 | 10:27 PM
  #8  
RX8Soldier's Avatar
Time for boost...
iTrader: (24)
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 5,414
Likes: 15
From: Canada
read these
FAQ’s https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-197/rx-8-faq-please-read-before-posting-959/
New and Potential Owner’s, Start Here https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-197/new-potential-owners-start-here-202454/
Congratulations, you got an 8 https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-197/congratulations-you-got-8-a-202548/
New Owner FAQ’s https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...&highlight=FAQ

Also, make sure you read the “stickies” in each sub-forum
Old 10-13-2011 | 10:27 PM
  #9  
wcs's Avatar
wcs
no agenda
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 5,210
Likes: 65
From: Ontario
Wow the cutest pilot I've ever seen just walked thru the hotel lobby ..... errr sorry concentrate.

05 auto ...

Mmmmm if your lucky its the catalytic converter ... whaddya think Soldier?
Old 10-13-2011 | 10:32 PM
  #10  
RX8Soldier's Avatar
Time for boost...
iTrader: (24)
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 5,414
Likes: 15
From: Canada
definitely could be the cat. But, with that power loss, I'm betting either plugs/coils or low compression.
Hell, it could even be fuel pump!
Without having that code (Check Engine Light) read, (which you can do at auto zone, part source for free), it'll be hard to diagnose...
Old 10-13-2011 | 10:34 PM
  #11  
lacedoll's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
Thank you for the helps, I am going to call mazda dealer and let them check it tmr, maybe that should be a better idea
Old 10-13-2011 | 10:39 PM
  #12  
wcs's Avatar
wcs
no agenda
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 5,210
Likes: 65
From: Ontario
Taking it to the dealership is by no means a "solution" as there are more than enough testimonials on this forum that prove the dealerships no "SWEET F ALL" about rotaries.

That being said ... if you still have the car and you can drive it safely
We are all meeting this Sunday and I have code reader with me ... I can read the code and give you an idea of what you might be in for.

The loud noise you spoke of is not that specific ... I mean if you had an exhaust leak ... that would be a loud noise ...
Did the noise come from:
The engine
Up front
Back
Underneath
From gawd lol joking ... maybe

edit: Detail about our meet this Sunday
https://www.rx8club.com/canada-forum-35/rx8-closing-meet-cruise-sun-oct-16th-2011-a-223365/
Old 10-13-2011 | 10:42 PM
  #13  
lacedoll's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by wcs
Taking it to the dealership is by no means a "solution" as there are more than enough testimonials on this forum that prove the dealerships no "SWEET F ALL" about rotaries.

That being said ... if you still have the car and you can drive it safely
We are all meeting this Sunday and I have code reader with me ... I can read the code and give you an idea of what you might be in for.

The loud noise you spoke of is not that specific ... I mean if you had an exhaust leak ... that would be a loud noise ...
Did the noise come from:
The engine
Up front
Back
Underneath
From gawd lol joking ... maybe
I still have the car and its park at my house now, but it wont move abit when i step on gas, and i m scared that it might burn out sth and make it worse, the noise is coming from the engin, at the front.
Old 10-13-2011 | 10:48 PM
  #14  
RX8Soldier's Avatar
Time for boost...
iTrader: (24)
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 5,414
Likes: 15
From: Canada
any way you can make a video of the noise?
Old 10-13-2011 | 10:49 PM
  #15  
wcs's Avatar
wcs
no agenda
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 5,210
Likes: 65
From: Ontario
Okay
So I'm getting the feeling that you are a woman and you are not particularly interested in diagnosing the problem yourself.

That's cool, just trying to figure it out.

I would suggest that you take the car to a Mechanic you trust not necessarily the "dealership" unless you have a good relationship with them.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
xAgyex
Series I Trouble Shooting
19
11-13-2023 08:51 AM
Audio Concepts ATL
New Member Forum
21
09-26-2021 02:59 PM
ladnarf1
New Member Forum
4
04-30-2021 12:53 AM
vapor2
West For Sale/Wanted
11
11-03-2020 04:38 PM
Belalnabi
New Member Forum
9
07-17-2015 08:48 PM



You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:21 AM.