Highest Mileage RX-8
#201
Life After 8K RPM....
Just an Update.. My 8 has just hit 250k Kms. Needle stoped working at 241k Kms..
Also, discovered the Engine was replaced at 35k kms in 05 so I take my previous statment back lol.
My 8 has been awesome through out the winter, started just fine during -41 c, delivered great performance in snow storms with Ice Blazer winter tires, had to add 30 pounds in the trunk for traction. Rest all has been great, its just catchin rust in the rear panel at a fast pace.
Also, discovered the Engine was replaced at 35k kms in 05 so I take my previous statment back lol.
My 8 has been awesome through out the winter, started just fine during -41 c, delivered great performance in snow storms with Ice Blazer winter tires, had to add 30 pounds in the trunk for traction. Rest all has been great, its just catchin rust in the rear panel at a fast pace.
#208
85K on an '06 - having some issues, got SSV solenoid and BHR ignition setup en route. Might need to do O2 sensor after that, gonna have fuel pump/filter replaced soon to be safe. Hoping to break 150k before selling but we'll see!
#210
#213
I would love to test it, but can't unless Mazda released aggregate, factual data.
I would bet that the largest % of Renesis failures occur:
1) In very hot areas, especially if coolant system maintenance has been lacking;
2) In automatic RX8s, given their one oil cooler versus two in the 6MT;
3) In vehicles that have been modded heavily;
4) In vehicles where owners have been using 5W-20 oil and have failed to keep it topped off and changed at short (3,000) OCIs .
I am not saying there haven't been issues where owners have been diligent, with 6MTs, even in more moderate climates; I'm speaking of statistically more likely than not failures.
By the way, I'm at 103,000 miles on my 2005 6MT on original motor and she runs like new. I can't find a decent replacement for this car. I've tried and given up. Any vehicle I have driven that has its balance of handling, comfort and positive traits is at least 2x as much, and even then, many of these higher priced cars lack the complete goodness of the 8.
#215
in the following format
2004.original.118000.manual.10w30.17552.sunoco 93
my specs are above. 118k and runs great.
#218
Any suggestions on a great supplier for accessories and parts for my 2005 RX8...119,000 miles..very poor mileage per gallon..10 mles per gallon city. any suggestions as to a possible origin of this problem. any information will be appreciated
J.E.F.
J.E.F.
#219
Is it misfiring, running rich, lean, low rpm, high rpm, idling rough, etc.?
Get a scanner or have someone do a diagnostic scan.
#221
In my search for an RX-8 if found this one on ebay with 232,000 miles!
Mazda RX 8 No Reserve | eBay
Mazda RX 8 No Reserve | eBay
#222
In my search for an RX-8 if found this one on ebay with 232,000 miles!
Mazda RX 8 No Reserve | eBay
Mazda RX 8 No Reserve | eBay
#224
I have a 2004 rx8 6spd mt. its at 134,000 miles. I'm scared.
You guys made me scared saying nobody passes 60,00
What can I do to maintain my car? And there is no apparent problems so far. Engine was never changed or anything.
What can I do to maintain my car? And there is no apparent problems so far. Engine was never changed or anything.
#225
I had 85754 on mine before she over heated and water seal failure forced me to rebuild . At tear down all major components were with in specs . Apex seals were rounded over on one edge .
I replaced all bearings and a new eshaft , pineapple racing water seals , atkins apex seals . we upped oil pressure , new OMP lines ,
I replaced all bearings and a new eshaft , pineapple racing water seals , atkins apex seals . we upped oil pressure , new OMP lines ,