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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 04:55 PM
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Spark Plugs

This may be a dumb question but I will ask anyway. Is there any special steps that need to be taken to change the spark plugs on the RX 8. They need to be done and I don't want to pay the dealer to do it. I am pretty savy with a conventional engine but the rotary has me baffeled. Also does anybody have reasons why an 04 RX8 would miss fire on its second engine. I am about sick of thee miss firing. Love the car but need it to run right. Any ideas will certainly help with the miss fire and how to replace the plugs.
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 04:59 PM
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the misfires are due to bad coils and or spark plugs, if you change out your spark plugs i recommend you change out your coils too
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 04RXATE
Is there any special steps that need to be taken to change the spark plugs on the RX 8.
Yeah...
Step #1- SEARCH
Step #2- Read the DIY when you see the search results: https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...ght=spark+plug
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 05:50 PM
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two differnt types. Don't mix them.
Woble socket set.

more... DIY
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Razz1
Woble socket set.
Agree. Get the 13/16 spark plug socket with a wobble/u-joint.
I got mine from AutoZone for like $6
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