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We don't get much snow here in Middle Tennessee, but what little we do is fun to drive in. I have driven my RX8 in a few inches of snow and it handled like the well balanced car that it is. I couldn't speak to the deeper snows they get up North. Tires would be your biggest concern as long as the snow wasn't deeper than the car's clearance.
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Haha I live in the tropics so snow isn't something I have ever driven in. I can however advise that my '8 copes just fine with >33deg Celcius temps with >80% humidity. I need to keep the oil level topped up and sometimes if I have done a series of short trips the engine fan stays on after I park at the shopping centre, but then I do 50km on the highway to get home and that seems to cool the engine down sufficiently. The aircon works just fine.
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Originally Posted by rotary magic
(Post 4110434)
Close to 106,000 miles. Woo whoo! CAT replaced at 78k. Other than the cat there has only been normal maintenance stuff. Love the rotary! Red line a day, everyday!!
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I too hit 130K this week in my 2007 model.
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Hit 82220miles today 2005 blk/blk bought used in 2010, had ssv fault used the mazda cleaner 10w40 synthetic and about 6oz of MMO(marvel mystery oil) on about 3 fill ups from half a tank and driving it like I stole it fault is gone and runs great installed a AEM CAI 2 night ago feels a little better up around 7000rpms+ sounds cooler waiting on my cobbAP and agency power mid pipe I know it will make well past 100k miles. then rebuild my spare renesis engine for esmeril turbo kit.
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Hit 160,000 kms yesterday = 100,000 miles .
140,000 with me driving 80,000 naturally aspirated 60,000 Turboed |
Nice work!
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Originally Posted by Brettus
(Post 4143925)
Hit 160,000 kms yesterday = 100,000 miles .
140,000 with me driving 80,000 naturally aspirated 60,000 Turboed |
117,000 miles- 05 A/T. Absolutely zero problems (first engine and all), other than a hiccup the other day: CEL came on, it was the P2070 code (intake manifold valve stuck open). No symptoms other than the light. It turned off later that day and hasn't come back on since. (knocking on wood)
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i reached 97,000 miles on my rx8 and mazda replaced my motor and transmisson for free :) lol
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I will join the 10,000 (ten thousand) mile club with my '05 this year :)
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^^^ wrong thread noob :lol:
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i think i got close to 110000
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nice to see not everyone has problems with their rotarys, my 04' has 31700 miles on it and will hopefully last the next decade whilst i rack up the next 70k
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well i finally made it.
05 6mt gt. regular oil changes with 5-20 bhr ignition installed two weeks ago :biggthump |
I am at 140,000Km 2007 model. Original motor, clutch, brakes etc. The only part I have replaced (other than consumables) is left rear shockie at 100,000km.
I got 85,000km from the original tyres. Am now at 55,000km on replacement Michelins with more rubber left (expect about 65,000km or more from these). My only gripe is a squeek in the central airbag cover on the steering wheel. Love my RX8 |
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Oops, I meant replaced left rear shockie at 80,000km (then Mazda tried to tell me that both right and left needed replacing at 100,000km - rubbish according to specialist)
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thats awesome..what oil do you guys use?
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Originally Posted by b16civic
(Post 4193983)
thats awesome..what oil do you guys use?
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I use a specific Rotary oil sold by Mazda Australia. 5W30
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100k club
My '05 has 131k. Still running strong.
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Throwing my hat in the ring. I joined the 100,000 mile club this weekend. My '04 MT still has the original engine and I have been following Mazda's maintenance schedule 2. The car has been great and has never left me stranded.
Here's to another 100,000 miles. :beer: |
About to hit 123k on my original motor, original tranny, and original clutch in my 04 6spd!
Driven every single day for the past 4 years when I bought her second hand with 63k on the clock Has survived 3 minnesota winters and counting :) Coolant changed at 70k Tranny and diff fluid changed at 80k with stock fluid, going to try that synchromesh stuff when i change again at 130k, 3rd and 4th are grinding a bit Currently cleanin the intake valves and they are getting better, not exactly sure which one is sticking so im just cleanin and revin lol Had to replace right side engine mount not long ago Rotor tattoo on my left forearm to celebrate the 100k mark :) On my second set of coils last replaced at 100k, going to replace at 125k or 130k and remount to front of engine bay Replace the plugs every 5-10k Been using valvoline 5w-20 conventional changed every 3k (thinking of going to 10w-30 next change) Will start premixing asap The motor has outlasted my clutch and ill have to replace it asap lol Never revved it over 3k before operating temp is reached Think i got all of what ive been doing, anyone got any suggestions if im missing something? Car has been great, i love it to death and she seems to just be getting better with age like a fine wine :) check out my youtube video of hitting the 100k mark youtube.com/tableoftisch cuz im a nerd lol |
Congrats to you all. (You all realize, of course, that it's the 8s that don't make it to 100K that are news. Which is why that's what you read about here.)
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Plugs every 5-10K is excessive on a n/a engine.....dont you think....
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Probably lol but im just addicted to the feeling of fresh plugs, plus i want to be certain everythings gettin burned as best as possible :)
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I just bought my 04 8 3 weeks ago its got 99500 mi. It seems to not wanna start when its warm sometimes..if I push the gas when starting its fine.anyone got any advice for me? Also what's the deal with the 100000 mile warranty check and how do I get it done before I exceed my miles???? Thanks for the help
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Originally Posted by tablesRX8
(Post 4216139)
About to hit 123k on my original motor, original tranny, and original clutch in my 04 6spd!
Driven every single day for the past 4 years when I bought her second hand with 63k on the clock Has survived 3 minnesota winters and counting :) Coolant changed at 70k Tranny and diff fluid changed at 80k with stock fluid, going to try that synchromesh stuff when i change again at 130k, 3rd and 4th are grinding a bit Currently cleanin the intake valves and they are getting better, not exactly sure which one is sticking so im just cleanin and revin lol Had to replace right side engine mount not long ago Rotor tattoo on my left forearm to celebrate the 100k mark :) On my second set of coils last replaced at 100k, going to replace at 125k or 130k and remount to front of engine bay Replace the plugs every 5-10k Been using valvoline 5w-20 conventional changed every 3k (thinking of going to 10w-30 next change) Will start premixing asap The motor has outlasted my clutch and ill have to replace it asap lol Never revved it over 3k before operating temp is reached Think i got all of what ive been doing, anyone got any suggestions if im missing something? Car has been great, i love it to death and she seems to just be getting better with age like a fine wine :) check out my youtube video of hitting the 100k mark youtube.com/tableoftisch cuz im a nerd lol -What method are you using to clean the intake valves? Are you getting a code which indicates one is not opening or closing? -I can see cleaning the spark plugs at regular intervals, but why are you replacing them every 5-10K miles? I replaced mine at 30K, and while they could have used some cleaning, the gaps were still within spec and they could have gone another 10-20K. Replacing iridium plugs every 5,000 miles seems like a huge waste of money, and I've never seen anyone recommend such a thing... |
Originally Posted by rex8n
(Post 4216710)
I just bought my 04 8 3 weeks ago its got 99500 mi. It seems to not wanna start when its warm sometimes..if I push the gas when starting its fine.anyone got any advice for me? Also what's the deal with the 100000 mile warranty check and how do I get it done before I exceed my miles???? Thanks for the help
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The plug wires are fairly new. I planned on plugs n fuel sys clean I'm not sure if the starter has been replaced any idea how to check? I may just change the coils to be safe are they a dealer only part? The dealer that sold me the car didn't have much on the history
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Oh and thanks for the advice
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Originally Posted by rex8n
(Post 4217332)
... I'm not sure if the starter has been replaced any idea how to check? I may just change the coils to be safe are they a dealer only part? The dealer that sold me the car didn't have much on the history
Addendum - Before you ask more questions, read these links: New and Potential Owners, Start Here Congratulations, You Got an 8 |
Originally Posted by PeteInLongBeach
(Post 4216733)
A couple of questions:
-What method are you using to clean the intake valves? Are you getting a code which indicates one is not opening or closing? -I can see cleaning the spark plugs at regular intervals, but why are you replacing them every 5-10K miles? I replaced mine at 30K, and while they could have used some cleaning, the gaps were still within spec and they could have gone another 10-20K. Replacing iridium plugs every 5,000 miles seems like a huge waste of money, and I've never seen anyone recommend such a thing... I know its overkill to change plugs that often lol its an OCD thing of mine i guess :P |
Im just over 137k on my 06 shinka, original engine, only replaced coils @ 93k and plugs and wires every 10-15k and oil (conventional 5w-20) every 3k. I've had the car since 72k, previous owner only changed plugs wires and oil.
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I've seen a few members list their coils lasting 50,000 and some changed after 75,000 miles. I had my ignition coils (well as the wires) in the car for six years and at 141,000 miles before changing it; plugs were replaced at least every 30,000 miles, until recently, now every 10-15,000 miles. Regular oil changest at 3-4,000 miles.
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I just joined the 100K mile club yesterday!! WOOT! Mine is a 2004 tiGrey and I bought the car used at 16K miles. Since I bought the car, I have premixed my gas with full synthetic BelRay Si-7 two stroke. That is really the only special thing I do to my car. I do typical 3-4K mile oil changes. For the first 30K miles, I used 5-20, then switched to 5-30. No very large issues overall (knock on wood). I recently got my water pumped replaced, got a new radiator as there was a small lead and the expanded coolant reservoir.. The only real annoying thing is my tail lights that has the fish bowl problem. Need to get some good silicone adhesive. I took my car in for a compression test, and everything read normal!
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I have 151,000 miles on mine and have never changed the coils or plugs or wires and it runs good. It is starting to have longer than normal starts ESP when warm and when I it reaches operating temp after first starting it still feels brand new but then once it's warmed up the car has a surge at 4500 rpm and then doesn't seem to have any more power. It's weird cause it's fine when first driving but after driving awhile it starts up with that problem. The only other thing too is that when I have my ac on and come to a stop and idle my car has died before and also when I don't have the ac on I have noticed the idle fluctuates some then will settle to normal.. Anyways other than that stuff I just change the oil and fluids and it's been a great car. Winter here in the Midwest sucks but that's the price you pay huh? Glad I could share and I liked reading your posts and hearing about your cars as well.
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Originally Posted by rx8t20046sp
(Post 4295767)
I have 151,000 miles on mine and have never changed the coils or plugs or wires and it runs good. It is starting to have longer than normal starts ESP when warm and when I it reaches operating temp after first starting it still feels brand new but then once it's warmed up the car has a surge at 4500 rpm and then doesn't seem to have any more power. It's weird cause it's fine when first driving but after driving awhile it starts up with that problem. The only other thing too is that when I have my ac on and come to a stop and idle my car has died before and also when I don't have the ac on I have noticed the idle fluctuates some then will settle to normal.. Anyways other than that stuff I just change the oil and fluids and it's been a great car. Winter here in the Midwest sucks but that's the price you pay huh? Glad I could share and I liked reading your posts and hearing about your cars as well.
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Are you still in your original factory engine? Wow... That's pretty much up there rx8t20046spd! Like musclecarconvrt or anyone here with the right knowledge will mention, a brand new set of coils, plug wires, and spark plugs should be in order. I'm surprised you haven't noticed a blinking CEL which usually mean a misfire. Redline the heck out of it and you'll see what it is. In addition, try to clean your ESS and MAF sensors; the ESS reset should be performed as well after you do all these changes.
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Originally Posted by musclecarconvrt
(Post 4295887)
Congrats on the miles. The power loss you are feeling after it warms up is most likely the coils. Since you have never changed them, a new set of coils, wires, and plugs should put the zoom zoom back in your rotary in a big way.
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Originally Posted by Grace_Excel
(Post 4296076)
Are you still in your original factory engine? Wow... That's pretty much up there rx8t20046spd! Like musclecarconvrt or anyone here with the right knowledge will mention, a brand new set of coils, plug wires, and spark plugs should be in order. I'm surprised you haven't noticed a blinking CEL which usually mean a misfire. Redline the heck out of it and you'll see what it is. In addition, try to clean your ESS and MAF sensors; the ESS reset should be performed as well after you do all these changes.
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Yes, the ESS reset is performed by doing the brake stomp. If you provide your VIN to MAZDA, they would be able to give you lists of any updates performed. The reflash should have been updated every time the car was serviced. But since was is still in warranty? If not, you may have to pay for that, unless you can convince them to do it free of charge; msp16 is the latest, I believe.
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Well, I just made 148,000km on my 2007 model. Not quite in the 100,000 mile club yet but workin' on it!
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I have 149,000 on mine....
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It's the devil's sign... Does that mean my engine will crap soon?
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Ok thanks for the tip I'll have to call them. And to the person that has 166,666 miles that's awesome! I truly believe with care these engines are bullet proof and can last a lot more miles.
Also I see you tire pressure light is on too. I have been driving with mine on for years. I'm thinking that either some idiot at the shop fucked one if not all of them up on a tire swap. Or they are poorly designed and not holding up to the conditions such as hot/cold/condensation. Etc.... And to buy new ones and replace?...... No thanks I know how to use a tire pressure gauge once a week ....lol Would someone be able to answer my question from a recent post on this thread about coils wires and plugs? Thanks so much. |
Originally Posted by rx8t20046sp
(Post 4302830)
Also I see you tire pressure light is on too. I have been driving with mine on for years. I'm thinking that either some idiot at the shop fucked one if not all of them up on a tire swap. Or they are poorly designed and not holding up to the conditions such as hot/cold/condensation. Etc.... And to buy new ones and replace?...... No thanks I know how to use a tire pressure gauge once a week ....lol
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Originally Posted by New Yorker
(Post 4216238)
Congrats to you all. (You all realize, of course, that it's the 8s that don't make it to 100K that are news. Which is why that's what you read about here.)
:beer05: My '05 is only at 64,700 miles, but I swear that it's like a brand new car. No rattles, nothing broken, no rust (even after salt laden roads in winter here), clutch feels brand new, not a single electrical or electronic problem of any kind, pulls as strong from 1st through 6th as it did from the day I drove it off the lot. This car has been tied with my 1994 Civic EX manual as the most trouble free car I've ever owned. When I peruse these forums, if I didn't know any better, I'd think I was the exception. I can't find a replacement for it after test driving over a dozen cars, because there's nothing else out there that has as good a balance for me (a few cars that cost twice what I paid new for my RX-8 literally sucked), so I gave up trying, and am going to keep this car for the looooong stretch. |
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