Ok, so recently while driving my car started stuttering under acceleration...mostly while shifting through gears. The car is an 05 with 21k miles. Feels alot like a car that needs new spark plugs, but not sure if it would need new spark plugs this soon...Any ideas on that? Also, on average, how long is the stock clutch expected to last under normal driving. I rarely beat on the car, never been to the track, just mostly highway driving. thanks much!

 

coils

 

yep like nuke said.

if your car almost wants to hesitate while taking off, that is a good indication of coils. i notice this, when my coils start to go bad on me.

 

if you're out of warranty, change them out yourself. its not too hard, the dealer will rip you a new A-hole to swap them.

 

A clutch can go 100,000 if the majority of your driving is Hwy. I replaced my at 86,000 for the hell of it and it still had some life in it.

While checking coils also check the plug wires, one could be loose.

 

also if your coils are bad, your in luck. thanks to dozer this DIY should walk you thru https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/diy-mazda-ignition-coils-pics-178515/

 

ok well that sounds good then, i still have warranty so i will def. bring it in have then check them out.