HELP my engine had problem
10-13-2011, 09:02 PM
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HELP my engine had problem
I am new to this place, so hey =)
I got my rx8 this year around March in toronto from a small dealer,
everything seems fine with the car, no record or anything
the car was only owned by one owner and she didnt drive it too much
The car looks pretty new, she brought it in 05 and milage is around 48000now
but when i got it it was like 38800..i got it for $15000CAD
I had no problem with the car, just once time when i was starting it i didnt really catch it so i had to turn it second time and i got it.
other than that everytime when i check engin oil i pull out the needle it has white creamy look things stickin on to it. i have no idea why.
today i was driving home from work, and i stepped on break for red light and try to turn right, but when i step on gas it start making loud noises, and the car wont move fast. it still moving abit like when it was on N.
And the nosies is really loud i got scared and parked called for CAA for toll truck and then i tried to start the car for 2,3 times, it even got worse, hard to start and making loud nosies but no smoke was coming out and engine was shaking like crazy. and the engin light is on
I dont know whats going on and every body is telling me its gonna be super expensive to fix it. but i dont even know what the problem is?
is there anybody who might be able to help me? THANX!!!!!!!!!!
I got my rx8 this year around March in toronto from a small dealer,
everything seems fine with the car, no record or anything
the car was only owned by one owner and she didnt drive it too much
The car looks pretty new, she brought it in 05 and milage is around 48000now
but when i got it it was like 38800..i got it for $15000CAD
I had no problem with the car, just once time when i was starting it i didnt really catch it so i had to turn it second time and i got it.
other than that everytime when i check engin oil i pull out the needle it has white creamy look things stickin on to it. i have no idea why.
today i was driving home from work, and i stepped on break for red light and try to turn right, but when i step on gas it start making loud noises, and the car wont move fast. it still moving abit like when it was on N.
And the nosies is really loud i got scared and parked called for CAA for toll truck and then i tried to start the car for 2,3 times, it even got worse, hard to start and making loud nosies but no smoke was coming out and engine was shaking like crazy. and the engin light is on
I dont know whats going on and every body is telling me its gonna be super expensive to fix it. but i dont even know what the problem is?
is there anybody who might be able to help me? THANX!!!!!!!!!!
10-13-2011, 09:08 PM
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Very Very Very common concern with the noobs
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I'm sorry to say it doesn't sound good, however without knowing what the CEL (MIL) is (the engine light) there isn't much more we can do for you.
Is it a Automatic or a Manual?
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10-13-2011, 09:20 PM
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White creamy stuff on the dip stick is typical and means nothing.
Very Very Very common concern with the noobs
edit:
I'm sorry to say it doesn't sound good, however without knowing what the CEL (MIL) is (the engine light) there isn't much more we can do for you.
Is it a Automatic or a Manual?
Very Very Very common concern with the noobs
edit:
I'm sorry to say it doesn't sound good, however without knowing what the CEL (MIL) is (the engine light) there isn't much more we can do for you.
Is it a Automatic or a Manual?
im sorry i dont know much about cars, i just got it cos i liked it.
Sorry i dont know all the high tech name for cars, =( but im really worried.
10-13-2011, 09:21 PM
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10-13-2011, 09:27 PM
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read these
FAQ’s https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-197/rx-8-faq-please-read-before-posting-959/
New and Potential Owner’s, Start Here https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-197/new-potential-owners-start-here-202454/
Congratulations, you got an 8 https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-197/congratulations-you-got-8-a-202548/
New Owner FAQ’s https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...&highlight=FAQ
Also, make sure you read the “stickies” in each sub-forum
FAQ’s https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-197/rx-8-faq-please-read-before-posting-959/
New and Potential Owner’s, Start Here https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-197/new-potential-owners-start-here-202454/
Congratulations, you got an 8 https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-197/congratulations-you-got-8-a-202548/
New Owner FAQ’s https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...&highlight=FAQ
Also, make sure you read the “stickies” in each sub-forum
10-13-2011, 09:32 PM
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definitely could be the cat. But, with that power loss, I'm betting either plugs/coils or low compression.
Hell, it could even be fuel pump!
Without having that code (Check Engine Light) read, (which you can do at auto zone, part source for free), it'll be hard to diagnose...
Hell, it could even be fuel pump!
Without having that code (Check Engine Light) read, (which you can do at auto zone, part source for free), it'll be hard to diagnose...
10-13-2011, 09:39 PM
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Taking it to the dealership is by no means a "solution" as there are more than enough testimonials on this forum that prove the dealerships no "SWEET F ALL" about rotaries.
That being said ... if you still have the car and you can drive it safely
We are all meeting this Sunday and I have code reader with me ... I can read the code and give you an idea of what you might be in for.
The loud noise you spoke of is not that specific ... I mean if you had an exhaust leak ... that would be a loud noise ...
Did the noise come from:
The engine
Up front
Back
Underneath
From gawd lol joking ... maybe
edit: Detail about our meet this Sunday
https://www.rx8club.com/canada-forum-35/rx8-closing-meet-cruise-sun-oct-16th-2011-a-223365/
That being said ... if you still have the car and you can drive it safely
We are all meeting this Sunday and I have code reader with me ... I can read the code and give you an idea of what you might be in for.
The loud noise you spoke of is not that specific ... I mean if you had an exhaust leak ... that would be a loud noise ...
Did the noise come from:
The engine
Up front
Back
Underneath
From gawd lol joking ... maybe
edit: Detail about our meet this Sunday
https://www.rx8club.com/canada-forum-35/rx8-closing-meet-cruise-sun-oct-16th-2011-a-223365/
10-13-2011, 09:42 PM
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Taking it to the dealership is by no means a "solution" as there are more than enough testimonials on this forum that prove the dealerships no "SWEET F ALL" about rotaries.
That being said ... if you still have the car and you can drive it safely
We are all meeting this Sunday and I have code reader with me ... I can read the code and give you an idea of what you might be in for.
The loud noise you spoke of is not that specific ... I mean if you had an exhaust leak ... that would be a loud noise ...
Did the noise come from:
The engine
Up front
Back
Underneath
From gawd lol joking ... maybe
That being said ... if you still have the car and you can drive it safely
We are all meeting this Sunday and I have code reader with me ... I can read the code and give you an idea of what you might be in for.
The loud noise you spoke of is not that specific ... I mean if you had an exhaust leak ... that would be a loud noise ...
Did the noise come from:
The engine
Up front
Back
Underneath
From gawd lol joking ... maybe
10-13-2011, 09:49 PM
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Okay
So I'm getting the feeling that you are a woman and you are not particularly interested in diagnosing the problem yourself.
That's cool, just trying to figure it out.
I would suggest that you take the car to a Mechanic you trust not necessarily the "dealership" unless you have a good relationship with them.
So I'm getting the feeling that you are a woman and you are not particularly interested in diagnosing the problem yourself.
That's cool, just trying to figure it out.
I would suggest that you take the car to a Mechanic you trust not necessarily the "dealership" unless you have a good relationship with them.
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