Dumb Question Thread - no flaming or sarcasm allowed
#826
^Did you ever visually inspect inside your cat converter?
If you can't do that, then take it to Mazda. Tell them to do a compression test and check the cat. If you are under 80k and are still under 8yr, then you are covered for cat. If you fail compression, you get a new engine.
If none of the above, you pay out of pocket.
If you can't do that, then take it to Mazda. Tell them to do a compression test and check the cat. If you are under 80k and are still under 8yr, then you are covered for cat. If you fail compression, you get a new engine.
If none of the above, you pay out of pocket.
im actually at 79k miles. I guess I should probably get my cat checked then! And no I never tried checking my cat. Ill have to see if they can check it for me.
#828
Voids warranties
It depends on what type of TPMS they gave you. As I understand it's a strip inside the wheel but outside the tire. The tire exerts a pressure on the wheel which this strip reads and sends the wireless signal to a computer in your car.
If you sell your tires mounted on the wheels you are selling the TPMS too.
Since TPMS uses a universal standard since late 90's they all should be compatible with the computer.
If you sell your tires mounted on the wheels you are selling the TPMS too.
Since TPMS uses a universal standard since late 90's they all should be compatible with the computer.
As of the late 90's very few manufacturers in fact had yet to jump on the TPMS bandwagon. Only a select few high end cars had it. And typically only where run-flat tires applied.
As the years went by, more and more auto makers started offering it with their cars. However, as of mid 2007 the federal government mandated that all new cars be equipped with some sort of TPMS system. It is now treated as a safety devise much like seatbelts and airbags.
That being said, all auto manufacturers have a different way of going about it. and every sensor is different. The sensors are "married" to the car so to speak. They are not interchangeable. You are sometimes able to take sensors from one car to another provided it is the same make. ie: mazda to mazda; ford to ford, However you will most likely have to "relearn" the new sensors to the new car.
So, back to the original question. You can remove your sensors easily by just unscrewing the nut on the valve and pulling the sensor out the bottom (tire dismounted) and reinstall them into your new wheels. The car wont know the difference as long as your original sensors are there.
#829
body kit
Hey I got a new front bumper from duraflex does anyone know where I can get a step by step vid on how to put it on cause I know how to get it mounted and all just wanna make sure it gets done right with out spending alot money from a shop or screwing it up cause I messed something up cause I've noticed this bumper little harder to put on then when I put my honda crx together
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I have a small oil leak closer to the passenger side. It's not much but the bottom of the radiator is where the oil is collecting. Am I right in thinking its from the omp? I will take a look at it today when I get home. I sure hope oil has been getting inside the housing. I'm kind of worried all the oil that's supposed to go to the engine has been leaking out.
#835
Question:
Can lack of compression be a reason why I get a slight gas smell at startup?
When I start my car (I use 93 octane, always use premix each fillup [i eyeball the amount, not too too much though], and use 10w30 rotary oil), I get quite the gas smell for a while. I open my garage door and startup to let it warm up. I get lots of gas fumes smell, as well as a moderate amount of whiteish smoke out of the exhaust for a few minutes. Is this normal? If I have the doors closed, I dont really smell the gas fumes so its not like its coming into the cabin, but with the door open I can definitely smell it. Maybe thats normal?
I ask if compression is related because I have a compression test on monday with mazda, but if this is a seperate issue I am not going to bring this problem to mazda. Ill have to bring it to ford because thats where my warranty is since I just bought the car.
Can lack of compression be a reason why I get a slight gas smell at startup?
When I start my car (I use 93 octane, always use premix each fillup [i eyeball the amount, not too too much though], and use 10w30 rotary oil), I get quite the gas smell for a while. I open my garage door and startup to let it warm up. I get lots of gas fumes smell, as well as a moderate amount of whiteish smoke out of the exhaust for a few minutes. Is this normal? If I have the doors closed, I dont really smell the gas fumes so its not like its coming into the cabin, but with the door open I can definitely smell it. Maybe thats normal?
I ask if compression is related because I have a compression test on monday with mazda, but if this is a seperate issue I am not going to bring this problem to mazda. Ill have to bring it to ford because thats where my warranty is since I just bought the car.
#837
Thanks for the advice, ill check em out
#838
next dumb question: If it is not recommended/safe to use synthetic oil in the rotary engine, why does Idemitsu make a synthetic oil that is "specifically" for the rotary engine? I've read through lots of a oil posts on this forum, and I had been wondering that. I use idemitsu rotary oil, but I see in big bold letters on the bottle "Full synthetic", whereas I hear people advise against this.
#839
next dumb question: If it is not recommended/safe to use synthetic oil in the rotary engine, why does Idemitsu make a synthetic oil that is "specifically" for the rotary engine? I've read through lots of a oil posts on this forum, and I had been wondering that. I use idemitsu rotary oil, but I see in big bold letters on the bottle "Full synthetic", whereas I hear people advise against this.
#840
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE CAN WE HAVE A NEWB SECTION - I HAVE LOTS I WANT TO POST AND COMING BACK HERE AND TRYING TO FIND CONVERSATIONS IS A PAIN
OK I cannot find a good plugs and coil DIY.
The coils I have seen look like this
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/j...2/DSCN0720.jpg
from https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/diy-mazda-ignition-coils-pics-178515/
mine however live in a much messier tighter world of attached images (which I cannot yet place properly in post).
I can find coil, I can find plug but I cannot find combined DIY replacement and, as I said my insides do not look like that pic!!
I have not done serious work on a car in 30 years so a little nervous!
About to tackle the air filter but that is a nightmare to get off.
TIA
Steve
OK I cannot find a good plugs and coil DIY.
The coils I have seen look like this
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/j...2/DSCN0720.jpg
from https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/diy-mazda-ignition-coils-pics-178515/
mine however live in a much messier tighter world of attached images (which I cannot yet place properly in post).
I can find coil, I can find plug but I cannot find combined DIY replacement and, as I said my insides do not look like that pic!!
I have not done serious work on a car in 30 years so a little nervous!
About to tackle the air filter but that is a nightmare to get off.
TIA
Steve
#841
Time for boost...
iTrader: (24)
Are you searching the DIY threads?
There are plenty of threads discussing plugs and coils.
I think that your limitation is searching properly. Use the "google" search feature (linked in my sig below) and instead of oil, use key words in your tag (ie DIY coils, DIY plugs, etc)
There are plenty of threads discussing plugs and coils.
I think that your limitation is searching properly. Use the "google" search feature (linked in my sig below) and instead of oil, use key words in your tag (ie DIY coils, DIY plugs, etc)
#842
Are you searching the DIY threads?
There are plenty of threads discussing plugs and coils.
I think that your limitation is searching properly. Use the "google" search feature (linked in my sig below) and instead of oil, use key words in your tag (ie DIY coils, DIY plugs, etc)
There are plenty of threads discussing plugs and coils.
I think that your limitation is searching properly. Use the "google" search feature (linked in my sig below) and instead of oil, use key words in your tag (ie DIY coils, DIY plugs, etc)
BTW finally got the air filter changed. What a pain to remove!
Once again thanks for your help.
ATB Steve
#843
Hey guys sorry for the stupid question, at what speed should I be able to downshift into second.. I try at 25mph and it grinds.. I try Rev matching, and again it grinds.. I also try double clutching and yessir it infraction grinds.. however if I am going >20mph it slides in fine. This is with a warmed up tranny with fresh fluid mt90.
#845
no agenda
iTrader: (2)
Yep Rx8Soldier I searched but found plugs OR coils.... now happier that most people have the same type of black box on the side of the air intake (no one seems to know what it is - 3rd pic above). Anyhow happier to do plugs and coils by copious reading of various threads but still could not find a good combined one.
BTW finally got the air filter changed. What a pain to remove!
Once again thanks for your help.
ATB Steve
BTW finally got the air filter changed. What a pain to remove!
Once again thanks for your help.
ATB Steve
The black box on the side of the according tube is for noise cancellation.
The rotary engine creates a very loud intake sound.
Basically an acoustic silencer of sorts.
#848
I would just wait till I get the aftermarket shocks and install em all at once. Cheaper if you're paying someone, easier if you're doing it yourself.
#849
Question: For small body scratches (half inch ones, or ones a couple feet but very very thing), would you use a toothpick to apply the touchup paint? I heard that some people need to sand the affected area first, but when I mentioned that to some of my friends who have had a little bit of experience with this, they reacted horrified like it was a big problem, and recommended using the tiniest impliment you could find to apply the paint.
#850
Question: For small body scratches (half inch ones, or ones a couple feet but very very thing), would you use a toothpick to apply the touchup paint? I heard that some people need to sand the affected area first, but when I mentioned that to some of my friends who have had a little bit of experience with this, they reacted horrified like it was a big problem, and recommended using the tiniest impliment you could find to apply the paint.