28 is, um... really good.. but either way, the car would be fighting against the wind regardless.

i dont like to say this, but i may have a worn engine, as that relates to lost power, which, as previously stated, i may not know if i am losing any or not, but it feels like i should have more

 

yes 28mpg is fantastic. Very few people have seen better mileage than I get, and that is one of them. FWIW I can easily get 21-22mpg mixed driving, and have seen 26-27mpg highway on extended trips. Alas, I can also just as easily get sub-15mpg, and that is much more fun.

 

im starting to have a strange feeling that mileage could be very different for each engine... you got the lucky engine. for me, highly unlucky.. lol

 

Mpg varies from engine to engine but getting just 12 or so means needing a lot of repairs.

 

it does vary quite a bit motor to motor. but low-mid 20's highway should be no problem for a healthy motor with good maintenance, tuning and catless

 

mileage IS different for each engine. Not by a huge fraction, mind you. So, I don't think you have an engine with "bad luck" lol
what have you done so far as to decipher your problem?

 

so far changing the plugs, wires, and coils did nothing. i have a new air filter in there, as well as a cabin filter. going to clean the maf/iat sensor eventually. going to try to get it seafoamed sunday. and.. yeah, thats about it so far

i think i heard something about my 4 speed being able to spin the tires? not in mine.. at a stop in the rain, i can floor it all the way, and it wont spin or anything. now dirt and leafs on the other hand.... lol

 

Did you try cleaning the MAF?

 

Did you read the post from 4 hours prior to yours?

 

Do you notice that any of your wheels get brake dust faster than any other wheels? I recently had a stuck rear driver side brake caliper causing premature brake wear, heat and lower than normal gas mileage.

 

for all that is rotary man..... CLEAN YOU'RE @#!*%!! MAF!!!!! it may not be the be-all and end-all, but it's simple and IT MAY BE the $!%*@^$% CAUSE OF YOUR PROBLEMS!!!!! We have all told you to do this. No more "oh, I have no idea! Whoa is me, I got a bad purchase " bullsh!t until you start trying to SOLVE THE &%^#$@% ISSUES!!!! If you, yourself feel uncomfortable doing it, then ask someone who can help you! If it's just you being lazy, GET OUT THERE AND DO IT NOW!!!!

/vent

 

The funny thing is cleaning the MAF Sensor is the easiest and fastest to do.

 

Jesus Christ soldier. Chill pill time for you.. lol
Fine, I will go to the store after work. Is there anything specific for cleaning the MAF?

Also, no, my brakes arent, uh, locked. Although the rear passenger side would squeak continuously whilst backing up, but I guess switching to new brakes fixed that

 

MAF Cleaner

 

Keep in mind that you'll probably have to replace your engine anyway. 04 A\Ts had the highest engine failure rates and at your mileage i wouldn't be too surprised.
Start saving money!

 

thanks. And I'll keep that in mind.. Who knows, maybe mine is just on it's last strings.. Which I had already been planning for something like that in a worst case scenario

actually the worst case scenario is that they'll void my car's 8 year 100k mile warranty for it being a lemon and I'll have to DImyself. And I have an engine hoist, should help a bit

 

umm... they dont void warrantee's for a car being a lemon

rofl

 

so should I call my dad stupid? That's what he told me. And as insult to injury, he told me, "fine, take it to the dealer. They'll just laugh at me." like thanks dad

 

If you have reliability in mind don't do the rebuild yourself.

 

yes

 

i would aim for a motor swap, not a rebuild..
will do paul, lol.

i'm going to check the stores for the stuff after i get off work, in... 3 hours

 

did you ever clean that maf?

 

yes, it did loads better. but now its getting 0 mpg since i wrecked it last night and just more bullshit is happening.

 

well actually, if its written off it might have as well saved you, cause you may get what you paid for it if not more.. and invest it into another rx8, this time a 6spd and maybe 06 or newer.. Since I stored my car for the winter and took it out, i've been getting 18mpg highway and 15mpg city, now thats down from 24mpg highway and 20 mpg city... `maybe its just the winter gas, but as soon as I get some cash, `its gonna be my plugs wires and coils.

 

yes, thats true.. but my other option is an old school chevelle, and i like both cars, but i guess you cant have them all..