Just got back on Rotary side...Got an RX-8
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Just got back on Rotary side...Got an RX-8
Hi,
Just recently got an 2010 Mazda RX-8 GT 6-MT only had 51,567 miles on it...i had an RX-7 a while back and had it till it was 200,000 + miles and it was still strong until the frae got cracked and ended up junking it back in 2011...saddest day ever...and was driving a 2003 Toyota Corolla for a good while and got a 2016 Prius 6 months ago which i put serious miles on...38,000!
But i decided to trade the Prius in and get an RX-8! Now im back!
Something about driving Rotary powered vehicles really pulls me in all the time!
Ok now a few starting questions...
1. I noticed that there is only one reservior for the Clutch and Brake...how would you bleed both at the same time?
2. I now see that NGK has iridium Spark plugs for Trailing and Leading...do you still have to replace them every 30K miles...or they actualy last 80K now like newer cars?
3. I cant seem to find the Oil filter for the Series 2...i know i can grab it from the top side on the Series 1?
4. Series 2 Ciols are supposed to be more durable?
5. Can i program the Key Fob credit card to do certain things?
6. Pressing the button on the driver side only unlocks the driver side, but pressing the button on passenger side unlocks both...is there a way i can change settings for it?
7. While i picked s Series 2 due to more reliability changes...i like some things on Series 1 body style...are the skirt, fenders compatible with series 2?
8. Is there a repair manual on this site soewhere?
9. Mazda still honors the 8 year 100K mile core warranty correct?
10. Where can i find the R3 19" wheels and other accessories for cheap?
Sorry i had to many questionsand ill probably ask more later...just exited being a Rotary owner again!
Just recently got an 2010 Mazda RX-8 GT 6-MT only had 51,567 miles on it...i had an RX-7 a while back and had it till it was 200,000 + miles and it was still strong until the frae got cracked and ended up junking it back in 2011...saddest day ever...and was driving a 2003 Toyota Corolla for a good while and got a 2016 Prius 6 months ago which i put serious miles on...38,000!
But i decided to trade the Prius in and get an RX-8! Now im back!
Something about driving Rotary powered vehicles really pulls me in all the time!
Ok now a few starting questions...
1. I noticed that there is only one reservior for the Clutch and Brake...how would you bleed both at the same time?
2. I now see that NGK has iridium Spark plugs for Trailing and Leading...do you still have to replace them every 30K miles...or they actualy last 80K now like newer cars?
3. I cant seem to find the Oil filter for the Series 2...i know i can grab it from the top side on the Series 1?
4. Series 2 Ciols are supposed to be more durable?
5. Can i program the Key Fob credit card to do certain things?
6. Pressing the button on the driver side only unlocks the driver side, but pressing the button on passenger side unlocks both...is there a way i can change settings for it?
7. While i picked s Series 2 due to more reliability changes...i like some things on Series 1 body style...are the skirt, fenders compatible with series 2?
8. Is there a repair manual on this site soewhere?
9. Mazda still honors the 8 year 100K mile core warranty correct?
10. Where can i find the R3 19" wheels and other accessories for cheap?
Sorry i had to many questionsand ill probably ask more later...just exited being a Rotary owner again!
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I'm not sure that R3 parts are going for cheap yet, but you occasionally find them in the for sale section here.
As to bleeding clutch and brake hydraulics, just make sure you keep the reservoir topped up all the time much like you would in a more traditional setup.
Regarding the plugs, I'd just go with stock plugs - rotaries are notoriously hard on their ignition systems compared to boinger engines so you're usually better off with the stock plugs and changing them more often. It's not like they're not expensive enough already.
As to bleeding clutch and brake hydraulics, just make sure you keep the reservoir topped up all the time much like you would in a more traditional setup.
Regarding the plugs, I'd just go with stock plugs - rotaries are notoriously hard on their ignition systems compared to boinger engines so you're usually better off with the stock plugs and changing them more often. It's not like they're not expensive enough already.
