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Old 03-25-2013, 02:07 PM
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I have a Mazda RX8 2005 with 138k miles on it. It usually starts like a champ on a cold start but i've noticed that lets say I go to the gas station turn off the car and put gas. After i try it start it again in about a 5 minute period it sorta struggles to start. I really dont know where to start looking to see how to fix the problem. I've also noticed that when i fill it with Premium gas it has a better chance of starting better than with that unleaded. Any ideas of where i should start?
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Do you have the original motor/ignition coils?
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Compression test after the tune.
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Yes it's still the original engine
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Read the new owners thread in my signature. It's a common subject. Don't just assume your engine is toast, it could be something else.
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Originally Posted by GARCIAC951
I have a Mazda RX8 2005 with 138k miles on it. It usually starts like a champ on a cold start but I've noticed that lets say I go to the gas station turn off the car and put gas. After i try it start it again in about a 5 minute period it sorta struggles to start. I really don't know where to start looking to see how to fix the problem. I've also noticed that when i fill it with Premium gas it has a better chance of starting better than with that unleaded. Any ideas of where i should start?
Thanks!
The car REQUIRES premium.
So that's the first place to start.

The new owners thread is the second place to continue your journey.

Hot re-start issues tend to be:

Weak ignition components (ignition coils, spark plug wires, spark plugs)
Weak Starter motor
Weak Battery
Weak Fuel pump
Weak Engine Compression

Most people who have hot re-start issues tend to find that the upgraded replacement starters are a good cure, if their engine compression is good, and their ignition system is good.

BC.
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