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. no major issues yet
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2004, MT, 125,000 miles, southern Cal. NO ENGINE PROBLEMS.
2nd set of coils and spark plugs. All original equipment and no mods. Always used 5w20 and never pre-mixed. I almost always redline to burn out carbon deposits but, importantly, only after warming up cruising on the fwy for 15-20 min.
2nd set of coils and spark plugs. All original equipment and no mods. Always used 5w20 and never pre-mixed. I almost always redline to burn out carbon deposits but, importantly, only after warming up cruising on the fwy for 15-20 min.
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See this thread.
To summerize................She was told by a friend she needed a new motor. We took a look and got it running.............all is fine as of 2/23/09. It was severely flooded and had some other small issues along the way.
It's an 04 Auto with about 155k miles on it.
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discussion-3/rx8-sale-needs-new-motor-repaired-update-163605/
Most interesting posts are further down where we actually talk about what we did.
I don't know the cars exact history, but....................I believe it is original motor. Might have had a new CAT installed at some point in the past.
To summerize................She was told by a friend she needed a new motor. We took a look and got it running.............all is fine as of 2/23/09. It was severely flooded and had some other small issues along the way.
It's an 04 Auto with about 155k miles on it.
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discussion-3/rx8-sale-needs-new-motor-repaired-update-163605/
Most interesting posts are further down where we actually talk about what we did.
I don't know the cars exact history, but....................I believe it is original motor. Might have had a new CAT installed at some point in the past.
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I'm now an official member of the 100,000 mi. club. I'm on my 3rd engine and have 35 track events. I have no plans to get rid of this car and look forward to the next 100,000. I do believe we should have a 200,000 mi. club starting sometime in the next year or so.
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Ack I forgot to post in this thread!
106,000 miles. Original motor and transmission and only today replaced the clutch. I have 6 track events as well as over a dozen autocross events, about 25 passes at the drag strip and countless mountain runs.
106,000 miles. Original motor and transmission and only today replaced the clutch. I have 6 track events as well as over a dozen autocross events, about 25 passes at the drag strip and countless mountain runs.
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I am at 102,360 miles. 2004 6speed. Original engine running strong. Replaced alternator at about 70,000mi. CAT replaced at 80,000 and I need another CAT. Did have spark plugs replaced ar 70,000 also. Other than that, regular oil change every 3-5k. Love this car!
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Please give us the history on your car, type of driving, gas and oil used, etc just anything you can add... The service it's had parts replaced.
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purchased 10/05
been using 5-20 oil from the beginning.
Used to run 87 octane gas but recently switched to 93.
Original coils, plugs and wires were replaced at 115,00.
Only problem I have had was the heat control unit died in 11/08 and was replaced under extended warranty.
Most of my driving is highway, never tracked, and still is a pleasure to drive.
been using 5-20 oil from the beginning.
Used to run 87 octane gas but recently switched to 93.
Original coils, plugs and wires were replaced at 115,00.
Only problem I have had was the heat control unit died in 11/08 and was replaced under extended warranty.
Most of my driving is highway, never tracked, and still is a pleasure to drive.
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purchased 10/05
been using 5-20 oil from the beginning.
Used to run 87 octane gas but recently switched to 93.
Original coils, plugs and wires were replaced at 115,00.
Only problem I have had was the heat control unit died in 11/08 and was replaced under extended warranty.
Most of my driving is highway, never tracked, and still is a pleasure to drive.
been using 5-20 oil from the beginning.
Used to run 87 octane gas but recently switched to 93.
Original coils, plugs and wires were replaced at 115,00.
Only problem I have had was the heat control unit died in 11/08 and was replaced under extended warranty.
Most of my driving is highway, never tracked, and still is a pleasure to drive.
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100k is nothing if you gone through several engines. In the interest of advancing knowledge, check out this thread for ppl that have 100k+ on original original engines. If you're are one of the "lucky" ones, please post your info about maintenance, premix, oil, etc. I been wanting to get a mod to sticky the thread...
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Im at 140k+ on my original engine on my 04. I do the oil change every 3000 miles, use Pro Tek K premix from Pettit Racing, Royal Purple oil, always 93 octane... No major issues ever with her.
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100k is nothing if you gone through several engines. In the interest of advancing knowledge, check out this thread for ppl that have 100k+ on original original engines. If you're are one of the "lucky" ones, please post your info about maintenance, premix, oil, etc. I been wanting to get a mod to sticky the thread...
