Please forgive if this is a terribly newbie question but when did the revision C coils start getting installed on cars? Just wondering what revision my April 08 built 2009 model probably has on it.

Not that I necessarily need to worry about coils with such low mileage ignition health is something I definitely want to stay on top of.

 

IIRC the Revision C only came stock on Spirit R AKA the last 1000 RX-8s ever produced. All the other S2 has Revision B stock, I believe.

 

You are correct - my 2010 had B and I put C coils on in 2015 (~42K miles; purchased from MazMart!) when I did my (post used car purchase from original owner) new owner maintenance on my GT. I also changed: coolant, plugs, wires, MT fluid, differential fluid, brake/clutch fluid and bleed, pre-ownership compression, rear tailight sealing, and much more.

 

Would agree with those maintenance items especially for a new (to you) car. All very important things to keep on top of to keep your 8 working optimally.

 

You betcha - still by far cheaper than owning a Porsche. My friend has a 2015 911 4S and it's eaten batteries, lights, various items around the engine (2 alternators, etc) and brake issues. He has no fixin' skills so he eats that cost at a local Porsche indy shop. For around town driving he likes my RX8 for handling and comfort (Porsche is too hard on his back).

 

I thought Mazda did a good job on this car to make it a true all arounder. Its good in all areas while not excelling in any one thing. I still feel as though this is a near perfect car. Not too expensive to maintain, not too difficult to work on with good speed and great handling. Its really hard to find faults other than some really annoying electrical issues. The power steering has given me so many headaches...

 

Thanks, all. I'll start saving for C coils or a BHR kit and target somewhere between 20k and 30k miles for replacement.

 

I did all those things as well except the differential fluid between 33 - 37k miles. I currently have 41k. However since my tranny fluid change I've noticed shifting gears has a little more resistance than before it was changed. It was silky smooth beforehand except 1st gear which once in a while would have a tad of resistance. Now I experience it in 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Not all the time, but moreso than before. Also it is more noticable when the car is colder. After it runs for a while the issue diminishes. I asked Mazda who did the fluid change about it and they said tranny fluid does not affect the linkage. Is this correct?? How else does the linkage get lubricated?