2004 mazda rx8

Asked by GuruV9D3Y Jul 31, 2018 at 04:35 PM about the 2004 Mazda RX-8

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My backyard mechanic says my motor has low
compression. But doesnt know why since it is
rotary. Any ideas?

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Brianator answered 6 years ago

Rotary engines wear just like pistons engines just in different ways. There are strips on the rotor that help hold the compression in and they wear over time, they're called apex seals

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