No start

Asked by GuruCBSYM Feb 16, 2019 at 03:38 AM about the 2004 Mazda RX-8

Question type: General

2004 mazda rx8 wont start.
Discovered oil filter loose and low
on oil. Could this cause no start
Issue

1 Answer
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Racer_X answered 5 years ago

Since the rotary engine uses oil squirters that take small metered amounts of oil and mix it into the fuel to lubricate the seals, being low on oil (and a loose oil filter) is a BIG issue. Have it towed and serviced ASAP.

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