RX8 Ownership Video

This is the 'Product Update' dvd that was sent to me when I owned my RX-8. It has some useful info about how to handle a flooded motor, and just preventative maintenance. I do not own the license to this media, and it is property of Mazda North American Operations

[@Rebel69rock]

I have a 2004 Rx8 with 77000 miles/123000km on it and she runs perfect everyday. I use it to get me to work and on the weekends I have fun on country roads or the track. All I do is use premium petrol and top up the oil every 1000 miles/1600km. Let her warm up properly every morning and rev the engine slightly before shutting down. A rotary engine can be easy to look after if done properly and the Rx8 is one of the best cars I've ever driven.

[@MrLoong32]

You are great! are you still driving it daily and weekend?

[@calumbutler2871]

Rebel69rock which year does the RX8 have a display system that pops out the dash bored? I'm looking for one.

[@TomDeVito]

Out of all the high end sports cars that are available today the RX 8 is still my dream car

[@TomDeVito]

***** A man can dream can't he? lol

[@TomDeVito]

***** So?

[@Renzeil]

***** A dream car needn't be as expensive as a Bugatti or Lamborghini... everyone has their own taste and preference... and their own dream car(s), and you can't put a price on that

[@TomDeVito]

Renzeil Thank you :D Someone that actually get's me

[@nismotech]

***** My dream car is a 1999 Nissan Skyline GTR. Not everyone's dream car will be the latest or the most expensive Ferrari or Lamborghini =) (With that mentioned. I wouldn't mind having a F355 as well........lol)

[@pathfinder.george]

Finally got mine a couple days ago. I am familiar with all of it's flaws, but they all fade ones you take it for a drive. Brilliant experience. Best decision ever. Every car enthusiast should take one for a drive.

[@ferengoid]

+Detc0re Had mine over 4 years now. I still love it and there's nothing like the rotary engine - literally! Plus they're dirt cheap to buy as used cars.

[@RyMann88]

+Mark Ferris The RX8 will be my next car, solid aftermarket (better than Honda), great price point and unique engine.

[@benjamink.1264]

+Detc0re Im thinking about making an RX-8 my next vehicle purchase. I am very much looking for a "drivers car", would you make the assumption that for this price point i couldn't do any better? I am not worried about the prolonged time i must spend with my vehicle, seeing as i prefer being behind the wheel than anywhere else.

[@ferengoid]

+RyMann88 Right on! I had mine out autocrossing a couple of weeks ago, it's such a precise vehicle and very stylish too - I hope the next generation of enthusiasts will pick up the torch and keep this car on the road for years to come. It may be that the RX8 is the last rotary car we have, and it would mean that eventually they will be collectible. I'm starting to think that might happen, since Mazda is backing off plans for a successor. Correct me if I'm wrong but that's my take on it! Good luck!

[@ferengoid]

+Detc0re ps you guys, don't forget to get a proper compression test before you buy one. If it's low (lower than 6.9) it will need a rebuild or replacement soon. A Renesis should produce around 8psi if it's healthy. I'm not saying you shouldn't buy a car with a tired engine, but factor that into your offer. Happy Hunting!

[@stichy420]

Show me one Rx8 owner that ever gave a crap about improved emissions! HA!

[@wjricanrx-8640]

omg....my rx-8 was flooded just now and doing the simple method shown on the vid actually fixed my car lol. i cant believe it's not butter!

[@amyasseektruth8246]

I love my 8 and push it everyday!!! I look for excuses to take a drive, then... red line !!! fuck emissions - fuck fuel costs - Don't buy one if you're going to cry to fork out cash for fuel - the sound, the feel, the everything. I LOVE MY RX8

[@robsonrissotrainer]

haha u r everywhere on than have an 8 just like me lol. love mine too

[@amyasseektruth8246]

robson risso hahahaha just shows my love for the 8. I just subscribed to Richard Viscasillas ------------ interesting videos concerning rotary engines. Besides the Mazda Rotary I'm a massive fan of Audi ----- especially this one --------- watch?v=tdXhvTwUa8U

[@robsonrissotrainer]

Ohh yeaa this is awesome, I love corvette too lol,that's gonna be my next car and my 8 will be here next to him, I will never sale him. I love taking care of every little thing, oils,premix, everything

[@robsonrissotrainer]

Just found a guy testing all those fuel treatment and showing what works what doesn't and I am surprised with the true. Tape on youtube Chris fix and check that out

[@amyasseektruth8246]

robson risso thanks (will do)

[@_tim]

Very handy, thank you! Just picked an RX8 up, it's great to hear this type of information from an official source.

[@Tazz92SHKing]

I just bought one for a early birthday gift to myself. Love it so far, so much more I need to learn about rotory engines.

[@ValenNitto]

Is it still working?

[@realghostboii]

Is it still working Tazz92SHMuzic?

[@Tazz92SHKing]

+ValenNitto yeah its still working.

[@Tazz92SHKing]

+steelersrock1775 its still running good i barely drive it too cause i work alot and drive the company car so my Rx8 is my weekend car u can say. but when i go out i haul ass in it on the streets

[@eddtru]

+Tazz92SHMuzic hahaha awesome dude, what brand of oil do you use?

[@TokiWartooth6666]

it forgot to say that temperature gauge is useless. if it move to the right your engine is done for. It wont move until 235F and the engine is in the danger zone for overheating at 220F. So the needle could be in the middle and you could have a really hot engine.

[@terryhanks2314]

Oh my thanks 4 the heads up

[@zachdechazal4543]

Reduced emissions? John Cena: Are you sure about that?

[@mischiefpwns]

Reduced compared to the RX7 I think they meant.

[@bmwracer94]

Very cool find man. Thanks for posting this!

[@Salinator69]

You can use full synthetic 5W 20 too

[@Phoxxxx]

Bought my 2004 rx8 Gt With 28k miles on it last year. Love the car.

[@krise3315]

Hello, I am considering buying a 2004 rx8 with 15 k km on the new engine, is a hassle worth it?

[@krise3315]

The*

[@LeeVai666]

the oil level warning light illuminates when your apex seals are gone.

[@ferengoid]

People moan and groan about the Renesis engine, but really, at the pricepoint of a used RX8 (they're stupid cheap) you can afford to spend some $$. Think of it another way - if you bought a typical BMW or something you're going to lose more money in depreciation every year than you'll spend on your RX8. Not to mention that if you get a higher-end used car the repairs are astronomically expensive. The new Porsche GT3 RS has a titanium exhaust, imagine how much that's going to cost when it goes! Probably as much as a new Renesis...

[@ve2430]

Lol how does an exhaust go exactly? And my 2003 bmw is dirt cheap to maintain along with the parts

[@sensorieskin7367]

@ 4:16.... thats a weird way to get out of your car man.

[@jbaz964]

I would like more info for troubleshooting as to why my 2005 rx8 stalls while the a/c is on. It over loads the engine and the rpms rise and fall till it stalls! I changed the plugs, cleaned maf sensor and cleaned throttle body. What else do I need to do?

[@remotaurog]

Bought a 2007,rx8 2 weeks ago,I got it cheap,engine is good,starts first time every time hot or cold,it needed a dipstick,parking light bulb,passenger door light,coolant level was low,I cleaned the air filter,next I have to fix the central locking and some chip marks on the rims and the rear plate bulbs ,everything else works.The tire pressure was low on two tires,I think the last owner just added oil when it needed it.

[@skhalish97]

How does it run now ?

[@adamskaocelot8382]

Celtic Tiger is it still running?

[@remotaurog]

Yes it runs like clockwork, everything working, great buy.

[@adamskaocelot8382]

Celtic Tiger I'm very hyped I'm going to pick one up after I get my tax return back

[@mw4382]

I have a 2009 Rx8 that is flooded how do i unflood? Most of the videos ive seen are for the 04/05

[@kt81776]

2:58 prays it passes smog every 2 years

[@iCadaverx]

How often should I change the oil, and what sort should I use?

[@darkscyde]

This came with my 2004 RX-8

[@aidanhigby7333]

it's sad to think that there are people that actually flood their rx8's :( you really shouldn't be able to flood your engine if you actually care about your car and know what a rotary engine needs

[@justinthomas7942]

Aidan Higby I'm buying one soon- can you message me and help me with how to take care of it

[@aidanhigby7333]

unfortunately I don't have mine anymore, the main thing to know is it isn't a car you can turn on to move around and turn straight off it pretty much needs to be up to operating temp before you bother trying to turn it off and make sure you keep your eye on the oil and keep it topped up and change it roughly every 5000kms. as long as it is up to operating tempo before you switch it off you shouldn't be able to flood it, if you have to move it in a driveway or something take it for a short drive before you turn it off. also when you first turn it on to drive when the engine is cold let it warm up for at least a minute then baby the car for the first 5 minutes of the drive or so until it is up to operating temp (keep it below 4k rpm and preferably stay around 3k rpm) then when it is at operating temp you can drive like a madman.

[@dullen87]

what year model is this for ? I'm looking at the 2004's

[@joshuafinley644]

I always wanted an RX-8, but I try to find the 2nd gen models (2009-2012) because it seems like they have less problems than the 1st gen models. Every forum, video, or info you find about the RX-8, it always talks about its problems and those issues always ties to the 1st generation cars. Maybe the 2nd generation cars don't have as much issues as the older ones, there's rarely any videos or info on the 2nd gen's problems. If there isn't any problems, the 2nd gen RX-8s would be better than the older RX-8s since Mazda made changes to the Renesis and the car after 2008

[@johnnyrocket3994]

When EGTs are in the 1600 degree range everything gets burned when on the stock tune.

[@Domas64]

Reduced emissions :) lol. Reduced from RX-7 maybe :)

[@tokyowarfare6729]

Was thinking the same.

[@cloroxbleach69493]

Do not use 5W20 it's too thin, us 10W30 and always premix the appropriate amount of 2 Stroke oil when filling up gas

[@SuzhouChen]

Reduce Emission....... hahahahahahahahahahahahaha

[@tossom89]

it dosnt live long if you dont know how to take care of it. I´ve seen plenty with 200.000+ km . You first have to understand that is very diferent from a piston engine and it needs diferent things to properly take care of it and yes it uses fuel comparable to a modern v8 engine and yes it uses more oil than a piston engine but i think its worth it because its smoother and has very linear torque that for me makes it predictable and fun to drive at the limit but is just my personal preference

[@conorlydon4839]

"reduced emissions", i died!

[@cloroxbleach69493]

5W20 is too thin, most Rotary techs and mechanics recommend using 10W30 at the minimum to reduce wear to the seals

[@danielavery8038]

Summertime fun.....

[@doktorbimmer]

RX8 OWNERS PRODUCT UPDATE Continued problems with premature engine failure and defective engines and or componets replaced under the NHTSA manditory recall program and Mazda's extended warranty program. Paschal v. Mazda Motor of America, Inc., case number 8:14-cv-00594, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. approx 50,000 of the 69,000 RX8s recalled for premature engine failures and failures to start when hot (flooding) their owners may be eligible to compensation under this action even if your engine was replaced or is now out of the extended warranty period... the case is based on the issues with the replacement engines failing and costs related to the failures and defects.

[@hontoniarigato7956]

This mainly applies to the original owner that bought the car. If you take your car to Mazda they're not going to do anything for free. You have to provide physical proof; all receipts and paperwork for every possible oil change, maintenance, everything from the day the car left the dealership. If there is an oil change paperwork missing for 1 month they will not help you. Also all the paper has to reflect the correct method of maintenance if just 1 shows otherwise then they won't help you. Any type of performance modification or aftermarket parts is automatic NO. I know I've had this conversation at 2 different Mazda dealership, no offense but Mazda of USA is scum. They don't know jack shit about the RX8 and they're just there to jack you out of your money. If anyone wants a Class B Sports car you need to be serious no more ricer days.

[@doktorbimmer]

Hontoni Arigato It applies to anyone who continued to have or still has problems related to defective engines despite having their original defective engine replaced or repaired under the engine recall and owners who's cars are no longer covered by the extended recall warranty. If the the court decides that Mazda was negligent in its efforts to solve the defects owners will still be eligible for compensation even if the maintenance records are incomplete... if Mazda sold defective parts they have to make good regardless how the product was handled after it was sold.

[@doktorbimmer]

Hontoni Arigato The RX8 ended in 2011 model year and Mazda ceased all production of Wankel engines back in June of 2012... Mazda would really like to forget about all of the problems and move on with its new line of Skyactiv powered cars and its all new MX5 sportscar.

[@hontoniarigato7956]

doktorbimmer Yes that is correct BUT You have to "prove" to Mazda that whatever problem you're having was not caused by improper care. For example if you have an aftermarket Intake that is not sold and installed by Mazda then they're going to throw that back at you. You can't just walk into Mazda and get a free anything it doesn't work like that. From the day the car left the dealership you have to show documents for every scheduled service and Prove to them that the problem you're having is from the engine itself and Not because you mishandled it. That's why if you buy a used RX8 its very little chance the previous owner(s) will have all serviced records from the day it left the dealership. You can call any US Mazda dealership they will tell you the same.

[@doktorbimmer]

Hontoni Arigato No, you do not need to contact Mazda. I think you are confused with the extended warranty compliance program.. Everyone that was included in the mandatory NHTSA Recall would have received a letter from Mazda.. The class action law suit is something completely different and does not require you to contact Mazda or the dealer. If you are eligible to be included in the class action lawsuit must contact the law office of the plaintif... if they have not already been in contact with you... the number of eligible owner is expected to increase so you may not have been contacted yet. If the court decides in favor of the plaintif you would receive a compensation payment or payments for damages... that's just how these things work. Cheers!

[@johnnyrocket3994]

Its for all RX8s.

[@mw4382]

fixed it yesterday.

[@TheBrownGarage]

only thing that keeps me away from rotaries is the infamous 60k-80k engine rebuilds, good for a race car, not for a daily, plus bad gas mileage and flooding issues

[@kristianhollund6497]

Flooding's a non issue unless you didn't get it updated or never change plugs.

[@hontoniarigato7956]

I use to drive a Civic Si and when I bought my RX8 I never turned back. Everything I modified in that gay civic came stock and was even better on the RX8 I just couldn't believe it. I wasted 15K on that god dam civic so far I've only spent 6K on my RX8. I've had it for 4 yrs no problems whatsoever you just gotta be a professional and get away from all the ricer Hot Ebay Nights stuff. That's why people are having such a hard time with their 8 because of spending their money on a new radiator they got a giant fart cannon exhaust instead and some Invader body kit.

[@TheBrownGarage]

idk how you ended upspendin that much on your civic, i spent 2500 for a ex, baught a gsr swap for 2500 and did sport shocks and springs. im doin brakes/tires next. my idea was be faster than an si for cheaper then an si

[@DystopicEdits]

Hontoni Arigato Civic Si? LMAOOO are you having financial troubles? You do know that they are completely different from the RX-8 right...

[@TheBrownGarage]

since he owned a civic and rx8 im pretty sure he knows that theyre completely different...... wow just checked CL to see it for my self, rx8s are cheap AF i could sell both my civics and get 2 rx8s plus a few grand left over haha

[@MrThewicked8]

Reduced emissions XD made my day

[@hakuneman2320]

So much negative comments, like in Russia. Rotary engine is awesome, but it requires better materials for it parts, and more precession assembling. Also it requires more experienced owners, owners of rotary cars should know more about cars then typical drivers of family van. And it’s too late for rotary engine, because combustion engines era is almost gone.

[@jrhette]

You got that right!

[@ricko56]

ma rx 8 a 127 500 km , et tourne bien aucune fuite d'huile , respecter les niveaux et temps de chauffe ,

[@rotary_inside1274]

If the fact about rotary engine did not last long, compare how many rx8 or rx7 owner rebuild their engine to non rebuild owner?real rotary owner should know this compare to riser. Nothing last forever.different only how long and how good you taking care of the engine even for the piston

[@christianleo9525]

So my tire pressure light wont go off, and tire pressure is completely fine. ???

[@dafiltafish]

Christian Leo check to see if the sensors are working.

[@seanek9]

Lol, when you check the oil you don't let it drain back to the sump!!! The whole idea is to know how much oil the pump has available when the engine is running.

[@banpowel9784]

Wrong petrol and the engine packs up? Wait 5 minutes for car to warm up....or engine packs up......wait 5 minutes for engine to cool down....or engine will pack up.......looks like rx8 owners spend most of there time (waiting) 😳

[@recondystopic1584]

Fuel consumption is a problem here!

[@recondystopic1584]

We all know the RX-8 is a high maintenance car. The main reason the RX-8 was discontinued was because of the crappy fuel and oil emission standards in Europe. You're the one with poverty. :/

[@MrTremaine182]

***** I'd have to step in here, whilst I find the lack of Torque an issue in my RX-8 R3, Eryk Pyts has exaggerated a lot there. I have no issues when overtaking, for commuting I tend to keep the car around 2,500 RPM and just drive normally, if I'm driving more spiritedly, I tend to be at no less than 4,000 RPM, during these spirited drives, the car is getting rev'd like mad to make anything happen - but that's part of the characteristics of the rotary engine.

[@MrTremaine182]

***** A bitch to drive? If you see keeping revs up to get the best out of it then you shouldn't be buying a sports car as you don't seem to fully get it. The RX-8 is an absolute joy to drive, working through the long gears and hearing the unique rotary whine is quite simply a pleasure. The high maintenance and expensive running costs are just a small compromise to the truly outstanding chassis and suspension setup. The 8's ability to properly tackle a corner so dynamically is astounding in a car that can be picked up so cheap. The car was marketed to the wrong demographic at launch which has caused a very mixed opinion to be had on it over the last 10 years, it should have been marketed as being what it is, a fantastic, simple, back to basics drivers car.

[@bentennyson2398]

***** RX8 192 has 190bhp and the RX8 231 has 228bhp.

[@bentennyson2398]

***** Then change your plugs.

[@rotary_inside1274]

Is there any sport car in the world are fuel saver car? Provide 1 please or don't compare with normal daily basis car which is design to save money :p

[@UmmmmRamos]

Lotus Elise

[@nismotech]

rotary_inside 16' VW Golf R (AWD, 290+ HP, 26 AVG MPG) or a Toyota Corolla S (Some might call it a sports car.....^0^ )

[@Psyrecx]

nismotech Neither of those are sports cars, just because some people consider them 'sporty' doesn't make them a sports car.

[@christianlea9143]

2015 Chevrolet Corvette. it has cylinder deactivation and gets good mileage on the highway.

[@UmmmmRamos]

Everyone stayed quiet about the lotus Elise

[@AdrianFRacing]

Is it true that an Rx-8 engine can only last 70'000-100'000km?

[@olmah526]

Follow normal procedures and it will last probably around 150000

[@AdrianFRacing]

ook

[@6Italia0]

it will last as long as you want it to, all you have to do is take care of it correctly and keep up with REQUIRED maintenance that is normally only recommended for others and using correct start/stop procedures.

[@jmsantiago1]

Olmah L. more than original procedures.

[@ValenNitto]

Long term effects are unknown with synthetic oils........does that mean it never lasted that long to test it

[@RyMann88]

+ValenNitto It just means they never did a test because any hard results would take too long to find.

[@Cupat1]

"Reduced exhaust emissions" who the fk are kidding!

[@billtolles7406]

#ZoomZoom

[@gabrielgee5]

Im Thinking of buying an Automatic Rx8, but seeing people spend tons of money on it is kind of changing my mind.. Is there.anything i should know of these cars if i buy one??

[@jessebowen3725]

gabrielgee5 You'll hate yourself for loving it so much.

[@dafiltafish]

gabrielgee5 1- the automatic is actually a lot more fun than most will have you believe despite the 30hp missing from the manuel version. I recommend learning stick, but if you don't want to the RX8 auto is a far better choice than most cars its age. 2- If you dump a little bit of 2-stroke oil into the gas tank when you fill it up you essentially make the gasoline a secondary lubricant, circumventing many common issues with the apex seals. 3- It is a sports car. Treat it like one. It can be used every day, but it isnt a mustang or a miata, you need to be attentive to your car's needs. 4- being a total car nerd is a requirement. You say you aren't one now? Give it time, my friend. 5- Resist the urge to give it hugs, no matter how much you end up loving it. A word on rebuilds: As far as when the dreaded day of engine rebuild comes, have a plan. At independent shops rebuilds can cost about $2000-$3000 and if you have some money set aside for it it is a nearly painless process. Even then it isnt that expensive, the car's reputation damaged its resale to the point where it costs about as much as a 350z after you factor in the rebuild, and since your insurance will see it as a "1.3L sedan", you will come out ahead with the RX-8 making it quite the economical choice... I know "economical" and "RX-8" in the same sentence, but it is true. Anyway, happy car shopping, I do recommend this car to anyone willing to love it as much as it deserves.

[@MrOutlanderturbo]

motor eats everything, oil, gasoline, and many liters and does not live long, good luck, in Russia there are a maximum of $ 3000-4000, Do not worry

[@85funnyguy]

I want one, but the flooding scares me.

[@Leo9ine]

Flooding is the least of your worries but they can still be reliable if you know what you're doing. Read - www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-197/new-potential-owners-start-here-202454/

[@reifukaiyukikaze]

reduce emmision? wut?

[@MrFredHoogendoorn]

Reduce emissions. Are they mad?

[@Zacherdio]

Fred hoogendoorn Its shocking they so blatantly lied about that :D

[@MrFredHoogendoorn]

***** Hahaha I just watched it again. Pretty damn weird. The amount of hydrocarbons will probably be high as fuck. As well as Nox and Co.

[@johnnyh117]

every 3k miles with the proper non synthetic oil

[@Vandantcyclone]

I want a 2011 One.

[@bentennyson2398]

Im going for a 2005 model because 12 month roadtax is £280, 2006 and above its £490.

[@hontoniarigato7956]

Ben Tennyson nice choice BT, also the 09 and up model is a joke. They made it heavier, slower, and didn't add anymore hp or torque ;T

[@Vandantcyclone]

Hontoni Arigato got a 350 im good

[@NETWizzJbirk]

Um, they are full of doo doo when they say "reduced exhaust emissions"... vs. what? A diesel?

[@doktorbimmer]

*Today is the anniversary of the death of the Wankel engine, 5 years ago today June 22, 2012 at **4:30**pm the RX engine assembly plant at Mazda Ujina #2 shut down and shortly there after was dismantled to make way for a brand new engine assembly facility at Ujina #2 specifically designed to manufacture Mazda's successful new signature Skyactiv-G ® line of reciprocating Otto type engines*

[@culzz]

why cant they just make a 6 cylinder RX8?! the car looks awesome but that rotary engine is just a big nope

[@hitmanlee3673]

+culz I don't think you know what the "RX" stands for in "RX-8". RX stands for Rotary Experiment. If they made a 6 cylinder version, it wouldn't make sense to call it a RX-8, because it wouldn't be a rotary engine.

[@siliev333]

i'm asking the same. i would buy it without thinking .

[@danielbrzenski2811]

LEGIT.PLAYZZ it’s as good as it’s going to get trust me it’s imperfectly perfected ...

[@james118225]

The emissions are so low i pay 500 quid a year for them hahahahahahahahahahah

[@kt81776]

2:00 what a joke

[@2girls1freak]

superior technology lol. one of the worst engines ever made