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Old 08-07-2012, 07:34 AM
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2007, 15 000 miles, coil change?

Hi, after reading that coils go bad after 35 xxx miles, I started to wonder if I should change mine. The things is: my 8 has very low mileage compared to its year. It's a 2007 GT MT with only 15 000 miles... I wonder if coils go bad with AGE or just with mileage... If anybody could share their experience changing 5 or some year old coils but with low mileage.

My car seems to run fine but then again, I only had it for 5 000 miles...(the last 7 months) so I have no idea if it's in tip top condition.

Thanks for your input!

Bill

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Old 08-07-2012, 10:13 AM
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The only way to know for sure is by purchasing a coil tester.
https://www.rx8club.com/do-yourself-...-wires-222641/
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Good idea ideed!
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I found some interesting info on the Japanese RX-8 modified magazine the other day.
They actually recommend change plugs every 6,000km (around 10k miles).
And also listed other leading plugs, including the rx-7 ones.
The rx7 plugs has been discussed i know, just saying what was listed on the mag.
I'll post the info once I get home tonight...
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Listed spark plugs:
RE8A-L
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RE7A-L
RE7C-L
RE6A-L
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