Highest Mileage A/T Only
So I've looked around the forums quite a lot and I've seen threads like this and wondered, what's the best running auto? I've seen a lot of premature engine failures and a lot of people say the autos have some of the worst track record. Well I say SHUN TEH NON BELIEVERS. I've got an 04 that's nearing the 93k mark and it still has a lot of pep to it. I think the real reason of starting this thread is to show the auto can hit past the 100k mark and beyond just like any other.
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First engine 30k
Second engine 35k (65k on the car) Third engine still going (102k on the car) |
first engine -98,000
second - 122,000 and still going strong.. |
98K on my '06 AT
no problems so far |
First engine failed at 59k
Second Failed after 10 miles (lol weird I know) Third Engine going strong at 65k... |
First engine replaced at 21k (bad housing)
Second still going at 55k and runs fine. It has spent 30k of it's 34k life boosted. |
The issue I see with the a/t is that the engine rarely revs to a healthy rpm unless you manually paddle shift it. I virtually always shift my a/t manually for this reason, and due to the extra tall overdrive, I never engage 6th unless I'm going to be cruising at least 75 mph (and even then the engine is only turning about 2500 rpm).
The upside of the a/t is the car is quieter at cruising speeds, the fuel mileage is a bit better, and (all other things being equal) the motor should get less wear due to fewer revolutions. BUT, gotta keep the carbon cleared out ! |
Just passed 100K on mine, first engine died at 89K running strong ever since!
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I've got 93K on my 2005 RX8 AT. Never had a problem!
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Hit 93k a few days ago. Most I've had to do was replace my SSV.
One thing I forgot to mention to everyone. What fluids do you run? 5-30 oil, premium gas shell or chevron |
1st engine at 1134
2nd engine at 14500 3rd engine at 38000 4th engine at 65000 4th ones the charm so far with 90000 on the car |
Originally Posted by Figs
(Post 3906012)
Hit 93k a few days ago. Most I've had to do was replace my SSV.
One thing I forgot to mention to everyone. What fluids do you run? 5-30 oil, premium gas shell or chevron Gas is what ever is the least expensive. All Az gas sucks, and I run Idemitsu pemix.:yumyum: |
5-20w synthetic
rot gut premium gas...better gas milage every time i swear haha 20.5 - 21.5mpg everytime :) |
Originally Posted by slvrstreak
(Post 3907748)
rot gut premium gas
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thats the stuff!
contaminated water and skunk liquor run-off helps the MPG??? :dunno: hahaha |
Hi,
I'm a new owner of an '06 A/T Shinka. Should I add an additive, such as Z-Max? Any response appreciated. Thanks Gibby |
I've got 73K on mine. I've done all the recommended maintenance. I am going to change the coils, plugs, & wires this weekend. Only problem I've really had that I could not get fixed with the motor is the rough idle & some power loss at low RPM's that started around 45K, and I hope that the coils will fix it.
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74500k on first motor
4k on new motor |
Originally Posted by adamci24
(Post 3892148)
First engine failed at 59k
Second Failed after 10 miles (lol weird I know) Third Engine going strong at 65k... decently strong at 87k right now, despite people claiming that 04 4speed auto should have never existed :icon_tup: |
trying again...
Hi, I'm a new owner of an '06 A/T Shinka. Should I add an additive, such as Z-Max? Any response appreciated. Thanks redline, royal purple ???? Gibby |
Additive? For what? The most I've ever heard people use would be idemetsu premix (think that's what its called) other than that from what I know everything else is snake oil.
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i thought royal purple was just oil..? idk i wouldnt do it, just cuz
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thanks guys... just trying to learn about the rotary.
Dr.8 |
75k on first engine and running strong
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77k on my first engine, awaiting approval for new engine.....Mine just blew ]=
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