Mazda RX8

Asked by Steven Aug 31, 2016 at 01:29 PM about the 2005 Mazda RX-8 6-Speed

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Why are people having some many problems with
the rotary engines?? & What can I do if I stll want a
Mazda RX8???

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gearheadRHINO answered 8 years ago

I would say that there will probably be an owners club for these or lots of info about them online, saying what goes wrong and why, all I know is that you have to rev the engine prior to shutting off to lubricate the components ready for the next start. and that spark plugs are a nightmare!

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