View Poll Results: Have you had an engine replacement?
Yes, 2004 model year
42
20.19%
Yes, 2005 model year
13
6.25%
Yes, 2006 model year
4
1.92%
Yes, 2007 model year
4
1.92%
Yes, 2008 model year
0
0%
Yes, 2009 model year
0
0%
No
145
69.71%
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New engines?
04-03-2009, 02:41 PM
#1
New engines?
I know there was a similar thread a while back, but I figured we should see how things have changed since then.
Wondering how many people have new engines, what year, and what mileage. If you had to get a new engine, please post how many miles you had on the old engine(s).
Wondering how many people have new engines, what year, and what mileage. If you had to get a new engine, please post how many miles you had on the old engine(s).
NEW THREAD: Series 1 owners, please vote!!!
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discussion-3/series-1-new-engines-everyone-please-vote-204862/
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discussion-3/series-1-new-engines-part-2-please-vote-204863/
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discussion-3/series-1-new-engines-everyone-please-vote-204862/
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discussion-3/series-1-new-engines-part-2-please-vote-204863/
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04-03-2009, 05:47 PM
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2004 6spd, First motor nothing but synthetic and religious oil changes and checks and it failed at 22k. My second motor has 68k on it with dino oil and is running like a champ(knocks on wood). I drive the **** out of my car also.
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04-03-2009, 06:01 PM
#11
Don't Tase Me Bro!
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61k with original engine. im decarbonizing tomorrow to see if that fixes my low power.. i kept it under 5k rpm for about 3 months since my misfires began. ignition is fixed finally with the bhr ignition. will keep everyone posted
04-03-2009, 06:24 PM
#13
Power!!
04' 6MT replaced at 54K miles. Have 10K miles on factory reman 1.5 years later and running strong.
I believe all '04's and the early '05's made before the recall will all need their motors replaced due to the lube problem.
I believe all '04's and the early '05's made before the recall will all need their motors replaced due to the lube problem.
04-04-2009, 03:40 AM
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Driving makes me :)
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05 MT, 60,000 miles, original engine still going strong. Been to track twice and drive hard daily.
Have used Royal Purple 5W-20 until 50,000 then switched to Royal Purple 10W-30. Oil changes every 7,500. No premix.
Have used Royal Purple 5W-20 until 50,000 then switched to Royal Purple 10W-30. Oil changes every 7,500. No premix.
04-04-2009, 08:52 AM
#24
Vtak just kicked in yo!!
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04 MT 73,XXX
Repairs that I can remember (there's a lot)
20,219 - Purchased car 03/06
22,XXX- Trans leak fixed under warranty
26,XXX - Trans leak fixed under warranty
30,XXX - Trans leak fixed under warranty
36,XXX- Trans Replaced under warranty
39,XXX - Trans leak fixed under warranty
45,XXX - Trans leak fixed under warranty
59XXX- Cat failed / Major engine leaks / Trans leak - fixed under warranty
71,XXX - Throttle body failed, replaced $ 300
73,XXX - Trans leak $ 200
73,500 - Broken Subframe - $ 1100
That is my history not including minor stuff like failing coils, plugs, wires, fogged headlights, 3 sets of taillights, interior pieced breaking, CDs getting stuck in head unit, etc etc.
Overall, Im still a happy owner believe it or not, Mazda took care of pretty much everything up until 60K, and the car hasnt had too many issues now after the expired powertrain. My engine is running very well,shows no noticable signs of loss of compression. I have some time left on my loan but Ive been making some principle payments and I plan on keeping this car once its paid off.
Repairs that I can remember (there's a lot)
20,219 - Purchased car 03/06
22,XXX- Trans leak fixed under warranty
26,XXX - Trans leak fixed under warranty
30,XXX - Trans leak fixed under warranty
36,XXX- Trans Replaced under warranty
39,XXX - Trans leak fixed under warranty
45,XXX - Trans leak fixed under warranty
59XXX- Cat failed / Major engine leaks / Trans leak - fixed under warranty
71,XXX - Throttle body failed, replaced $ 300
73,XXX - Trans leak $ 200
73,500 - Broken Subframe - $ 1100
That is my history not including minor stuff like failing coils, plugs, wires, fogged headlights, 3 sets of taillights, interior pieced breaking, CDs getting stuck in head unit, etc etc.
Overall, Im still a happy owner believe it or not, Mazda took care of pretty much everything up until 60K, and the car hasnt had too many issues now after the expired powertrain. My engine is running very well,shows no noticable signs of loss of compression. I have some time left on my loan but Ive been making some principle payments and I plan on keeping this car once its paid off.
