I have 163,000 miles on my RX-8. If you have more, please share and let me know what you use in your car/special techniques to extend the engine life.

 

I think Elf has the most, last I heard he was around 210,000 or 220,000

 

Ummm ... over here: https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discussion-3/200000-mile-club-210536/

... and here too: https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discussion-3/100-000-mile-club-158709/


227000 miles

 

^ Damn!...with the original engine too...wow! Never knew it will exist with the rx8...lol

 

Are you guys over 200000 on original engine?? I am at 130 and people in my area are acting like it never happened before. Also could really use some help at the moment doing clutch and flywheel swap and want to change rear main seal and also any seals on trans can someone plz send me part numbers or a link I can not seem to find a kit for a 6speed. Any help greatly appreciated.

 

Sorry to bring back old post but I could really use some help

 

Also when money is tight and you don't own a 54mm socket this is how we get it done lol a little redneck engineering but it worked I will take a pic of finished product today.

 

I did check with local Mazda dealer and they only had rear main seal. I am now looking for input shaft seal and seals where the shifter go into trans. I noticed a little gear oil in the belt houseimg so want to change it. Also has anyone used the grease trick to get pilot bearing out? I cleaned and inspected it and all rollers are there and work fine maybe don't change? Seeing a lot of bad reviews on aftermarket ones going bad . I am also having a hard time finding the three tooth puller to rent and don't want to spend 165$ on one or wait a week for shipping. Buy the way my homemade socket worked like a dream lol. I use non synthetic oil only castrol gtx and I change it every 1500 miles or when oil starts changing color. I got sick of doing plugs and coils two to three times a year so also did the Ls swap love love love it