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Do you think something is wrong? RX-8 Running Hot
I just got back from the auto repair place and they had no idea what was wrong with my 05 RX-8. They said take it to Mazda.
Problems:
These problems happen REGARDLESS of how long I drive it. Ever after I just turn it on when my car has been in the garage. Picture of the Temp Guage after 2 minutes of idle: imgur: the simple image sharer Factors to take into consideration: - I live in Las Vegas, NV and it's 105 outside Do you think anything is wrong or are these issues typical? I've had this car for 6 years (4 in Phoenix, AZ) and I don't ever remember these things happening before. Thank you! :kiss: |
U need to change ur coolant mix ratio to 30/70, do the math on ur own
.Make sure its bleed properly .Also, make sure ur radiator is not clogged When was the last time u had ur coolant flushed? And there is a different between just radiator flush and complete flush with engine block drain. Just the rad drain will remove around 60% only, with block drain it removes over 95% If u never flush ur coolant.and change it to a 30/70 ratio in hot desert like az, im fairly sure ur rad is clogged and ur coolant is junk right now. |
Originally Posted by nycgps
(Post 4326538)
U need to change ur coolant mix ratio to 30/70, do the math on ur own
.Make sure its bleed properly .Also, make sure ur radiator is not clogged When was the last time u had ur coolant flushed? And there is a different between just radiator flush and complete flush with engine block drain. Just the rad drain will remove around 60% only, with block drain it removes over 95% If u never flush ur coolant.and change it to a 30/70 ratio in hot desert like az, im fairly sure ur rad is clogged and ur coolant is junk right now. I haven't had the coolant drained and replaced for a long time. Easily over 20k miles. Could not changing the coolant cause these issues, though? |
20k is not a lot, but coolant goes bad on its own so u had ur car for 6 yrs, chances are its bad already, and the heat in az helps to speed up this process
.D a complete block drain and use 30/70 coolant see if it helps. For the block drain location, find my diy thread. Buy the gasket before u drain. Just like a buck or 2. Whole process should take less than an hour, assume u know what u are doing Think about it, i do complete drain on my car at least once a year, as much as 3 times a year,i live in nyc our local temp gone as low as 15 degress and as high as 109 just a month something ago, so now i usually use 50/50. It might be a bit overkilled but i like to keep my cars that way, its a nice way to spend an afternoon like that with ice cold beer and friends, ya know |
Originally Posted by nycgps
(Post 4326543)
20k is not a lot, but coolant goes bad on its own so u had ur car for 6 yrs, chances are its bad already, and the heat in az helps to speed up this process
.D a complete block drain and use 30/70 coolant see if it helps. For the block drain location, find my diy thread. Buy the gasket before u drain. Just like a buck or 2. Whole process should take less than an hour, assume u know what u are doing Think about it, i do complete drain on my car at least once a year, as much as 3 times a year,i live in nyc our local temp gone as low as 15 degress and as high as 109 just a month something ago, so now i usually use 50/50. It might be a bit overkilled but i like to keep my cars that way, its a nice way to spend an afternoon like that with ice cold beer and friends, ya know I'll give it a try and see if it helps. |
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