Notices
Series I Tech Garage The place to discuss anything technical about the RX-8 that doesn't fit into any of the categories below.

Proper rotary etiquette

Thread Tools
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Jul 6, 2005 | 03:13 PM
  #1  
johnnyo's Avatar
Thread Starter
Defensive Driving: FAILED
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 52
Likes: 0
From: North Central Oklahoma
Proper rotary etiquette

just need a few pointers for maintaining and operating my new rotary engine car...

whats best way to break it in, and for how many miles?
and how do i go about turning the car on/off properly so it doesn't flood..?
anything else i need to know?

is it normal for a rotary engine to generate so much heat?
Reply
Old Jul 6, 2005 | 03:20 PM
  #2  
ZoomZoomH's Avatar
Mulligan User
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 4,612
Likes: 3
From: caddyshack
some creative searching on this forum will answer all your questions... it's a good exercise to get familiar with the forum... have fun at it
Reply
Old Jul 6, 2005 | 03:31 PM
  #3  
therm8's Avatar
Bummed, but bring on OU!
 
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 2,036
Likes: 1
From: Charleston, SC
Question 1: goto racingbeat.com, they have a recommended break-in procedure
Question 2: goto owner's manual, mine's in the car or I'd tell you what page.
Question 3: spend alot of time reading these forums, lots of good info, but #1 is: do not baby the car constantly, hit redline at least once per drive and you'll have a happy engine with no carbon buildup.
Question 4: yes, you're doing 3x(approximately) the work in a package that's half as big.
Reply
Old Jul 6, 2005 | 03:42 PM
  #4  
Nubo's Avatar
Lubricious
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 3,425
Likes: 4
From: SF Bay Area, California
Originally Posted by johnnyo
just need a few pointers for maintaining and operating my new rotary engine car...

whats best way to break it in, and for how many miles?
Don't worry too much. Even the owners' manual says it's not a big deal, but offers some recommendations.

and how do i go about turning the car on/off properly so it doesn't flood..?
a) don't turn it off until it's warmed up
b) If you ignore (a), then hold the revs to 4000 for 10 seconds and turn the key off while it's still at 4000. This helps purge any raw fuel.

anything else i need to know?

is it normal for a rotary engine to generate so much heat?
insufficient data.
Reply
Old Jul 6, 2005 | 05:44 PM
  #5  
johnnyo's Avatar
Thread Starter
Defensive Driving: FAILED
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 52
Likes: 0
From: North Central Oklahoma
i'm a busy person, who has the time to search when i can make one post and get the answers quickly. thanks nubo and therm8
Reply
Old Jul 6, 2005 | 05:47 PM
  #6  
wedge357's Avatar
ShinkaMan #748 SV6P
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 536
Likes: 0
From: Lake Worth, FL
Originally Posted by johnnyo
i'm a busy person, who has the time to search when i can make one post and get the answers quickly. thanks nubo and therm8
Nah, you're just a newbie here that's why they're easy on you. Don't get in the habit though or you'll hear it from people later. :D :D :D
Reply
Old Jul 7, 2005 | 09:16 PM
  #7  
Rival's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
talking like that will get you plenty of enemys. These questions are really rotary 101 and has been covered over amillion times. And yes there are known to run hotter than piston engines. And by doing the breakin procedure properly can increase engine life by alot.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
ASH8
General Automotive
2029
Apr 10, 2026 02:06 PM
Eraser
RX-8 Parts For Sale/Wanted
22
Aug 11, 2023 11:31 AM
Austin22
New Member Forum
5
Sep 23, 2015 04:46 PM
teamdipngo
New Member Forum
10
Sep 14, 2015 02:47 PM
Fickert
Series I Major Horsepower Upgrades
7
Sep 9, 2015 01:21 PM



You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:50 AM.