Comments for Mazda Rx8 - tuning, videos, versus, photos, tehnical data http://www.rx8blog.com rx8blog.com - A blog where you can read everything about mazda rx8, from tuning parts to versus videos again its major competitors. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:08:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 Comment on Mazda RX8 interesting facts by Jim http://www.rx8blog.com/mazda-rx8-interesting-facts/#comment-3788 Jim Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:33:20 +0000 http://www.rx8blog.com/?p=55#comment-3788 P.S. The flooded Wankel engine is in no sense broken; it just needs to have the spurious fuel cleared out, after which it will run fine. The problem is that clearing the flooded engine normally takes a mechanic, and is thereby both inconvenient and expensive. P.S. The flooded Wankel engine is in no sense broken; it just needs to have the spurious fuel cleared out, after which it will run fine. The problem is that clearing the flooded engine normally takes a mechanic, and is thereby both inconvenient and expensive.

]]> Comment on Mazda RX8 interesting facts by Jim http://www.rx8blog.com/mazda-rx8-interesting-facts/#comment-3787 Jim Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:30:04 +0000 http://www.rx8blog.com/?p=55#comment-3787 The problem with "moving the car" is mis-stated here. The real problem is that, if you shut off (or accidentally stall) the engine before it warms up, the computer gets confused and the NEXT time you try to start it it will flood; and a flooded Wankel rotary will not self-clear. That's where the mechanic comes in. All you have to do is NEVER shut it off before it has a chance to warm up. Normally you only need to wait just until the temperature gauge needle has come off the pin. The problem with “moving the car” is mis-stated here. The real problem is that, if you shut off (or accidentally stall) the engine before it warms up, the computer gets confused and the NEXT time you try to start it it will flood; and a flooded Wankel rotary will not self-clear. That’s where the mechanic comes in. All you have to do is NEVER shut it off before it has a chance to warm up. Normally you only need to wait just until the temperature gauge needle has come off the pin.

]]> Comment on Mazda RX8 interesting facts by cindy http://www.rx8blog.com/mazda-rx8-interesting-facts/#comment-3754 cindy Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:52:10 +0000 http://www.rx8blog.com/?p=55#comment-3754 have a 2004 RX8 having lots of problems.. newest is today.. the "AT" light came on books says " transmission electrical" any help hints before we take it to the dealer..? also have had problems with lots of wabble.. tried new tires... now it seems they say 2 bent rims..any ideas on replacement rims other than the dealer..? have a 2004 RX8 having lots of problems.. newest is today.. the “AT” light came on books says ” transmission electrical” any help hints before we take it to the dealer..? also have had problems with lots of wabble.. tried new tires… now it seems they say 2 bent rims..any ideas on replacement rims other than the dealer..?

]]> Comment on RX8 Starting Problems | RX-8 Flooding issue by bramms http://www.rx8blog.com/rx8-starting-problems-rx-8-flooding-issue/#comment-3732 bramms Sat, 20 Feb 2010 03:12:12 +0000 http://www.rx8blog.com/?p=546#comment-3732 Thank you who ever you are! Love my rx8 moved the car too soon to garage in cold, fool!! Besides this precaution and "foam on dip stick scare" love the RX8: style, form, function,balance, performance and price all in one. Watch revs manage oil let warm treat like creature enjoy. Thank you who ever you are! Love my rx8 moved the car too soon to garage in cold, fool!! Besides this precaution and “foam on dip stick scare” love the RX8: style, form, function,balance, performance and price all in one. Watch revs manage oil let warm treat like creature enjoy.

]]> Comment on RX8 Starting Problems | RX-8 Flooding issue by Pirate http://www.rx8blog.com/rx8-starting-problems-rx-8-flooding-issue/#comment-3719 Pirate Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:14:20 +0000 http://www.rx8blog.com/?p=546#comment-3719 What Mazda should do is leave the exterior and interior of the RX8 exactly as they are, but, take the engine that's in the MX5, add twin turbos to it and drop it in the RX8's engine bay. Instant rocket with none of the hassles of the Renesis. They'll sell 'em faster than they can make them. But, some will say, " That'll spoil the whole personality of the car. The Renesis rotary is the heart and soul of the RX8". Not so; the looks and practicality are the cars's attraction points. The Renesis engine is the "eve of its destruction". This engine requires more maintenance and hassle than keeping a WWI bi-plane in the air. What Mazda should do is leave the exterior and interior of the RX8 exactly as they are, but, take the engine that’s in the MX5, add twin turbos to it and drop it in the RX8’s engine bay. Instant rocket with none of the hassles of the Renesis. They’ll sell ‘em faster than they can make them.
But, some will say, ” That’ll spoil the whole personality of the car. The Renesis rotary is the heart and soul of the RX8″. Not so; the looks and practicality are the cars’s attraction points. The Renesis engine is the “eve of its destruction”. This engine requires more maintenance and hassle than keeping a WWI bi-plane in the air.

]]> Comment on Mazda RX8 interesting facts by Anonymous http://www.rx8blog.com/mazda-rx8-interesting-facts/#comment-3716 Anonymous Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:40:04 +0000 http://www.rx8blog.com/?p=55#comment-3716 well ellie.. you should have done a compressio test before buying an RX8... it alll about how it was maintained before you. Buy a new ONE or one in good shape, treat it right and you will reach 100k km with no problems. well ellie.. you should have done a compressio test before buying an RX8… it alll about how it was maintained before you.

Buy a new ONE or one in good shape, treat it right and you will reach 100k km with no problems.

]]> Comment on RX8 Starting Problems | RX-8 Flooding issue by jobi1 http://www.rx8blog.com/rx8-starting-problems-rx-8-flooding-issue/#comment-3713 jobi1 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:36:01 +0000 http://www.rx8blog.com/?p=546#comment-3713 followed instructions to get rx8 unflooded and eventually worked, now am having a problem after filling up, it takes around 15 to 20 seconds to get started but only after filling up, battery nearly dies every time but starts fine any other time (if not flooded), can anyone help? followed instructions to get rx8 unflooded and eventually worked, now am having a problem after filling up, it takes around 15 to 20 seconds to get started but only after filling up, battery nearly dies every time but starts fine any other time (if not flooded), can anyone help?

]]> Comment on RX8 Starting Problems | RX-8 Flooding issue by Nancy http://www.rx8blog.com/rx8-starting-problems-rx-8-flooding-issue/#comment-3708 Nancy Wed, 17 Feb 2010 02:44:01 +0000 http://www.rx8blog.com/?p=546#comment-3708 I have a 04 RX8 with flooding problems common for the vehicle when turned off after a short distance...However, I just had the spark plugs changed and the fuel system flushed and de-flooded last week...And, already I'm having issues starting it again...The dealer wants to change the coolant system sensor...also a common problem with the RX8....but I can't find anything that would indicate this causes starting problems....Anyone have a suggestion..?? I have a 04 RX8 with flooding problems common for the vehicle when turned off after a short distance…However, I just had the spark plugs changed and the fuel system flushed and de-flooded last week…And, already I’m having issues starting it again…The dealer wants to change the coolant system sensor…also a common problem with the RX8….but I can’t find anything that would indicate this causes starting problems….Anyone have a suggestion..??

]]> Comment on Mazda RX8 interesting facts by ellie http://www.rx8blog.com/mazda-rx8-interesting-facts/#comment-3692 ellie Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:29:51 +0000 http://www.rx8blog.com/?p=55#comment-3692 I'm gutted about the RX8, this is one fine looking car and the sound and performance are stunning, I mean a 1.3 that delivers 231bhp, how exciting, novel and interesting. However, I bought one two days ago., 7 years old but Full main dealer Service History, and low miles (34k) on the clock. Drove home lovely. Couple of days later after sitting on my drive, it is totally broken. Now I realise this car is is hugely tempramental. It is a only a car for godness sake, why cant you just move it about without needing to have the engine flushed??? I'm sorry I am a petrol head, but clearly not enough for this car. Surely any decent car could do 30k on the clock without major engine overhaul???? What is this an Alfa???Looking on the forums, this car needs more tlc than a classic Ferrari. And it is only a Mazda. Nissan and Toyota have given Japenanese cars a reputation for reliability that Mazda cannot fulfil. I’m gutted about the RX8, this is one fine looking car and the sound and performance are stunning, I mean a 1.3 that delivers 231bhp, how exciting, novel and interesting. However, I bought one two days ago., 7 years old but Full main dealer Service History, and low miles (34k) on the clock. Drove home lovely. Couple of days later after sitting on my drive, it is totally broken. Now I realise this car is is hugely tempramental. It is a only a car for godness sake, why cant you just move it about without needing to have the engine flushed??? I’m sorry I am a petrol head, but clearly not enough for this car. Surely any decent car could do 30k on the clock without major engine overhaul???? What is this an Alfa???Looking on the forums, this car needs more tlc than a classic Ferrari. And it is only a Mazda. Nissan and Toyota have given Japenanese cars a reputation for reliability that Mazda cannot fulfil.

]]> Comment on RX8 Starting Problems | RX-8 Flooding issue by Gary http://www.rx8blog.com/rx8-starting-problems-rx-8-flooding-issue/#comment-3655 Gary Sun, 07 Feb 2010 14:35:57 +0000 http://www.rx8blog.com/?p=546#comment-3655 Thank you for the great info! My 2004 RX8 was moved in and out of my garage by my wife while I was away. I've tried starting it for a month now with no luck. Using the procedure listed above, it finally came to life, with a nasty cough at first. Thank you for the great info! My 2004 RX8 was moved in and out of my garage by my wife while I was away. I’ve tried starting it for a month now with no luck. Using the procedure listed above, it finally came to life, with a nasty cough at first.

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