Folks,

I recently had a low tire, turns out it had a nail in it. I didn't get any warning from the TPMS at all.

Turns out that was for good reason, seems mine is not equiped with the system according to my Canadian Mazda dealer.

I was under the impression that the only option on a 2004 GT was the NAV package. Can anyone shed some light on this issue?

 

TPMS is standard on US RX-8 only. I guess you people know how to use a tire preasure gauge.
We don't so we get TPMS as will ALL USA cars in the years ahead.

 

thats because us fat, lazy americans are too dumb to figure out how to use a tire pressure gauge

 

Funny it is covered in my owners manual

 

It should be followed by (*some models). The owners manual is the same on all 8's

 

I've been saved by a TPMS in previous vechicles. Even if you know how to use a tire pressure gauge it's not going to help you on the freeway. My light went on a number of years ago. I was able to figure out which tire and how bad it was. I called AAA and went music shopping while they fixed the tire for me. I'd much rather have that then constantly checking the tire pressure everytime I drive the car.

 

You may want to thank the Ford Expoder/Explorer for this little phenomenon.

Get a nice digital tire pressure gauge and check them as precribed in the manual. I know it may slip your mind from time to time but at least do it before a road trip.