I may finally be buying a RX-8
12-22-2016, 07:19 PM
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You gonna eat that?
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I assume you know to get a rotary specific compression test first?
12-22-2016, 08:45 PM
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I am looking at a 09 sport that is being sold through a Mazda dealer. I know servicing rotaries at the dealer is a crap shoot but they should be able to perform a compression test I am going to demand before purchase. I am definitely not new to rotary, the plus it's a two owner clean with no mods that I can see. Looks promising.
12-23-2016, 10:17 AM
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Have dealer show you the service records and ask about any warranties going forward.
Maintenance items to check on, depending on mileage:
RX8 Club’s recommended maintenance schedule, more comprehensive and proactive than Mazda’s schedule.
30,000 miles:
- Replace Ignition coils
- Replace Plug wires
- Replace Spark plugs
- Clean MAF (mass air flow sensor)
- Clean ESS (e-shaft sensor)
- Reset ESS profile
- Clean power steering connections
- Clean battery terminals and clamps
- Replace transmission fluid
- Replace coolant (Mazda FL-22 is highly recommended)
- Replace air filter
- Replace brake fluid (fluid in the brake lines AND the clutch line)
~$300 USD in parts if you shop smartly.
every 60,000:
...all 30,000, plus...
- Clean all chassis electrical grounding points
- Replace accessory belts
- Clean OMP lines
- Replace rear differential fluid
- Replace thermostat
- Clean / Straighten AC condenser fins
- Clean / Straighten oil cooler fins
- Inspect catalytic converter
- Clean / Inspect intake valving
- Consider / inspect all points in 90,000+ as well, many items fail early
~$130 USD in parts if you shop smartly.
90,000:
...all 30,000, plus any 60,000 not yet done, plus...
- Replace coolant bottle
- Replace radiator hoses
- Replace radiator
- Replace front O2 sensor
- Replace motor mounts
- Inspect clutch pedal assembly for flex / weld breaks
~$900 USD in parts if you shop smartly.
At 100k, anything original in the cooling system is really suspect and failure prone. It represents the biggest threat to your engine.
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Maintenance items to check on, depending on mileage:
RX8 Club’s recommended maintenance schedule, more comprehensive and proactive than Mazda’s schedule.
30,000 miles:
- Replace Ignition coils
- Replace Plug wires
- Replace Spark plugs
- Clean MAF (mass air flow sensor)
- Clean ESS (e-shaft sensor)
- Reset ESS profile
- Clean power steering connections
- Clean battery terminals and clamps
- Replace transmission fluid
- Replace coolant (Mazda FL-22 is highly recommended)
- Replace air filter
- Replace brake fluid (fluid in the brake lines AND the clutch line)
~$300 USD in parts if you shop smartly.
every 60,000:
...all 30,000, plus...
- Clean all chassis electrical grounding points
- Replace accessory belts
- Clean OMP lines
- Replace rear differential fluid
- Replace thermostat
- Clean / Straighten AC condenser fins
- Clean / Straighten oil cooler fins
- Inspect catalytic converter
- Clean / Inspect intake valving
- Consider / inspect all points in 90,000+ as well, many items fail early
~$130 USD in parts if you shop smartly.
90,000:
...all 30,000, plus any 60,000 not yet done, plus...
- Replace coolant bottle
- Replace radiator hoses
- Replace radiator
- Replace front O2 sensor
- Replace motor mounts
- Inspect clutch pedal assembly for flex / weld breaks
~$900 USD in parts if you shop smartly.
At 100k, anything original in the cooling system is really suspect and failure prone. It represents the biggest threat to your engine.
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12-23-2016, 03:53 PM
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Today I'm going test drive rex and I'm excited not going to buy it but I wanna see how it performs, going to ask about a compression test to see if the dealership will do one . First time driving a rex and I am fully looking forward to revving the **** out of it
12-23-2016, 05:29 PM
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You gonna eat that?
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First off, it's rude to hijack someone else's active thread.
Wish you luck for test driving a car you have no intention of buying?
Am I missing something?
Wish you luck for test driving a car you have no intention of buying?
Am I missing something?
12-23-2016, 11:21 PM
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Im willing to pay for the compression test, but I'm going to try to get a lower price. Im pre approved through my credit union. problem is I am about 110 miles from the car, and the snow came though. Going on wednesday to check out the car.
