The flooding is actually caused by too much fuel left over from the choke still being on when the car is shut off, and then being on again when you start it the next time. Making it to 65, miles is sometimes a challenge with the rotaries. As most of you will know, the apex seals are usually the first part of the engine to fail.
If you imagine the Wankel engine as giant, spinning Doritos you will find these seals at the apex, or peak of each of them. They are the only part that comes in direct contact with the rotary housing, hence their fragility. The ignition coils are essential to ensuring that your RX-8 is properly powered. Everyone replaces their coils at different times, but a good rule of thumb is to start checking them at least every 30, miles.
Just look at it! Please confirm you agree to the use of tracking cookies as outlined in the Cookies Policy. Sign in or register. It looks great and the rear-wheel-drive chassis delivers strong performance.
But practicality is poor and running costs high. The Mercedes CLK is a more classy alternative. Prices are affordable and it has a decent reliability record. Brand loyalty evaporates as car demand hits all-time high. Skip to Content Skip to Footer. Used buyer's guide: Mazda RX History The RX-8 arrived in January , in and bhp forms badged and respectively.
Alternatives The RX-8 is unique in its door layout and its use of a rotary engine. Share this on Twitter Share this on Facebook Email. But is there be a way to make it more reliable? The Achilles heel of the Mazda RX-8 is under the hood. Instead of pistons, the rotary engine uses rotors to operate, and over time, they tend to wear down. Basically, the rev-happy nature of the engine tends to make the apex seals, which are located on the edges of the rotors and make contact with the rotor housing, wear down quickly.
When these seals wear out, they need to be replaced, which calls for an engine rebuild. However, there are measures that can be taken for more longevity.
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