Mileage Update-2006
07-28-2007, 07:11 PM
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Well it's been awhile since I posted here, so I thought I might update.
As of July 28, 2007 I have the following to report:
Mileage: 134,254
Tires: 4th set (OEM B/S, Fuzion ZR1, Nankang, Kuhmo)
Engine:
Oil Pan (recall)
Spark Plugs
Alternator belt (damaged on FL Turnpike)
Front Engine Gasket (repair oil leak)
Rebuilt Alternator
Replaced battery (due to bad alternator)
Brakes: Original Stock
Still getting 240-280 miles per tank using mostly 92 octane gas, driving daily commute of 40 miles each way during morning I-4 rush hour in Orlando.
No other major mechanical problems to report.
Still runs smooth and has pep when I want it, gets the marble sounding action when it gets extremely hot outside. Can't figure that out as others have also had the same problem.
Engine oil lasts longer tha it did from day 1, usually get to oil changes before having to add any. Check regularly and still at full or near full mark.
Still waiting for Mazda to call for autopsy of engine.
As of July 28, 2007 I have the following to report:
Mileage: 134,254
Tires: 4th set (OEM B/S, Fuzion ZR1, Nankang, Kuhmo)
Engine:
Oil Pan (recall)
Spark Plugs
Alternator belt (damaged on FL Turnpike)
Front Engine Gasket (repair oil leak)
Rebuilt Alternator
Replaced battery (due to bad alternator)
Brakes: Original Stock
Still getting 240-280 miles per tank using mostly 92 octane gas, driving daily commute of 40 miles each way during morning I-4 rush hour in Orlando.
No other major mechanical problems to report.
Still runs smooth and has pep when I want it, gets the marble sounding action when it gets extremely hot outside. Can't figure that out as others have also had the same problem.
Engine oil lasts longer tha it did from day 1, usually get to oil changes before having to add any. Check regularly and still at full or near full mark.
Still waiting for Mazda to call for autopsy of engine.
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07-28-2007, 09:49 PM
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A 40 mile commute would account for about 20K per year, but you seem to averaging 50K. Do you go home for lunch?
07-29-2007, 09:07 AM
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07-29-2007, 12:56 PM
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He's as bad as Can
Lambert, have you had a compression check done since you passed 100K? I have 98,000 miles on mine and had one done last week. The results show me at the low end of ok. It remined me of this old thread about power loss over time. It could be just the fact that a 100,000 mile motor will not have the same power as a 20,000 mile one. I just thhought it would be interesting to find out compression numbers from other high milage 8's
results are in .psi
Rotor #1 93.125, 92.275, 92.085 @205 RPM
Rotor #2 92.075, 94.105, 95.120 @204 RPM
results are in .psi
Rotor #1 93.125, 92.275, 92.085 @205 RPM
Rotor #2 92.075, 94.105, 95.120 @204 RPM
07-30-2007, 01:30 PM
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October 2004 purchase 2005 BB
Took delivery mid October 2004 = 2005 M/T
55,000KM
Several flashes.
Brake squeel replaced by dealer at 24,000km no problems since.
Very noticeable vibration from motor - felt through pedals & shifter. At times an actual sound of vibration. Intensified when A/C was turned on. Brought to dealer, along with notice of motor mount fix, printed from this site. Repaired by dealer at no cost, runs tight again no vibration.
Chalk another one up to this community ! ( above motor mount problem ) that saved me a lot of wasted time debating with dealer.
55,000KM
Several flashes.
Brake squeel replaced by dealer at 24,000km no problems since.
Very noticeable vibration from motor - felt through pedals & shifter. At times an actual sound of vibration. Intensified when A/C was turned on. Brought to dealer, along with notice of motor mount fix, printed from this site. Repaired by dealer at no cost, runs tight again no vibration.
Chalk another one up to this community ! ( above motor mount problem ) that saved me a lot of wasted time debating with dealer.
07-30-2007, 01:41 PM
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07-30-2007, 06:10 PM
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Still have the original pads & rotors. Lasted pretty good up until last September when I moved to Florida, now the daily rush hour stop and go traffic might begin to take its toll sooner than later. But at first glance they look good still.
07-30-2007, 06:20 PM
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stop flooding ur engines
ur drivng was surely heavy highway, that explains the long life of the brakes....
i got my 06 in march 29th of 06 and have almost 29k on her.....runs better now than ever, never flooded
on my third set of tries and they are at 2/32nds
second set of brakes (front AND rear)
third set of belts
25th oil change
15th tire rotation
and shes still spinnin!
i got my 06 in march 29th of 06 and have almost 29k on her.....runs better now than ever, never flooded
on my third set of tries and they are at 2/32nds
second set of brakes (front AND rear)
third set of belts
25th oil change
15th tire rotation
and shes still spinnin!
07-30-2007, 06:49 PM
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holy cow, that's a ton of highway driving right there!
07-30-2007, 07:52 PM
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58,000 miles as of today. I bought it exactly 1 year ago with 33,000 miles on it. 25,000 miles in one year..........gotta stop driving so much!!! I'm worried I'll be at 100k in no time.
07-30-2007, 08:11 PM
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I drive a bit under 25K a year, 46500 miles as of today, expect to hit 49K after two years of ownership. Will hit 100K quite soon.
No major issues so far. Passed recall test with flying colors at 25K. Will post list of minor issues and history overview when I hit 50K.
No major issues so far. Passed recall test with flying colors at 25K. Will post list of minor issues and history overview when I hit 50K.
08-01-2007, 08:39 PM
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Lambert, have you had a compression check done since you passed 100K? I have 98,000 miles on mine and had one done last week. The results show me at the low end of ok. It remined me of this old thread about power loss over time. It could be just the fact that a 100,000 mile motor will not have the same power as a 20,000 mile one. I just thhought it would be interesting to find out compression numbers from other high milage 8's
results are in .psi
Rotor #1 93.125, 92.275, 92.085 @205 RPM
Rotor #2 92.075, 94.105, 95.120 @204 RPM
results are in .psi
Rotor #1 93.125, 92.275, 92.085 @205 RPM
Rotor #2 92.075, 94.105, 95.120 @204 RPM
08-01-2007, 10:55 PM
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Well it's been awhile since I posted here, so I thought I might update.
As of July 28, 2007 I have the following to report:
Milage: 134,254
Tires: 4th set (OEM B/S, Fuzion ZR1, Nankang, Kuhmo)
Engine:
Oil Pan (recall)
Spark Plugs
Alternator belt (damaged on FL Turnpike)
Front Engine Gasket (repair oil leak)
Rebuilt Alternator
Replaced battery (due to bad alternator)
Brakes: Original Stock
Still getting 240-280 miles per tank using mostly 92 octane gas, driving daily commute of 40 miles each way during morning I-4 rush hour in Orlando.
No other major mechanical problems to report.
Still runs smooth and has pep when I want it, gets the marble sounding action when it gets extremely hot outside. Can't figure that out as others have also had the same problem.
Engine oil lasts longer tha it did from day 1, usually get to oil changes before having to add any. Check regularly and still at full or near full mark.
Still waiting for Mazda to call for autopsy of engine.
As of July 28, 2007 I have the following to report:
Milage: 134,254
Tires: 4th set (OEM B/S, Fuzion ZR1, Nankang, Kuhmo)
Engine:
Oil Pan (recall)
Spark Plugs
Alternator belt (damaged on FL Turnpike)
Front Engine Gasket (repair oil leak)
Rebuilt Alternator
Replaced battery (due to bad alternator)
Brakes: Original Stock
Still getting 240-280 miles per tank using mostly 92 octane gas, driving daily commute of 40 miles each way during morning I-4 rush hour in Orlando.
No other major mechanical problems to report.
Still runs smooth and has pep when I want it, gets the marble sounding action when it gets extremely hot outside. Can't figure that out as others have also had the same problem.
Engine oil lasts longer tha it did from day 1, usually get to oil changes before having to add any. Check regularly and still at full or near full mark.
Still waiting for Mazda to call for autopsy of engine.
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discussion-3/no-more-detonation-%2Amiac%2A-121249/
12-08-2007, 01:58 PM
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Here is a very simple way that I got rid of my MIAC (Marbles In A Can) sound on those hot days. Now I can run reg-87 gas.
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=121249
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=121249
Don't do that if you live in a cold climate. It's needed to help the engine start in sub zero weather.
