# \#rx-8 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/rx-8/5308.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Not sure what to do with my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-sure-what-to-do-with-my-car/188522)
**Author:** [@Rotorhed88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rotorhed88)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2023, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-sure-what-to-do-with-my-car/188522 "2023-01-24T20:13:59Z")
So I have an 04 rx8. I’ve had it for roughly 5 years. The engine was compression tested at Mazda 4 years ago and was said to be failing. I’ve driven it practically everyday since. It’s a fun car to drive but I can’t affo… --- ## [2007 Mazda RX-8 — rev up before turning off?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-rx-8-rev-up-before-turning-off/159915)
**Author:** [@CarolynIAllmon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarolynIAllmon)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 4:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-rx-8-rev-up-before-turning-off/159915 "2020-02-29T04:12:50Z")
I replaced the engine on this car in 2017; want to keep it forever. What is your advice about reving up the engine before turning off? dealer says i should do this to burn up excess gas and prevent flooding but have go… --- ## [Cracked dash - 2009 Mazda RX-8](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cracked-dash-2009-mazda-rx-8/138557)
**Author:** [@Johnny35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Johnny35)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2019, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cracked-dash-2009-mazda-rx-8/138557 "2019-04-15T20:46:59Z")
I also purchased this Mazda Rx8 new in 2009. I have noticed the passenger dash cracking. At first it was small lines, and I thought it was the normal look of it, but over time the cracks got bigger. I went to my Mazda de… --- ## [2009 Mazda RX-8 engine flooding](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mazda-rx-8-engine-flooding/116724)
**Author:** [@Maureen22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Maureen22)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2018, 5:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mazda-rx-8-engine-flooding/116724 "2018-05-04T05:54:52Z")
engine flooding - why does this happen? --- ## [The sound of a stock wankel rotary engine on a Mazda Rx8](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-sound-of-a-stock-wankel-rotary-engine-on-a-mazda-rx8/100337)
**Author:** [@lifeafteramurderseen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lifeafteramurderseen)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2017, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-sound-of-a-stock-wankel-rotary-engine-on-a-mazda-rx8/100337 "2017-02-27T02:09:47Z")
Have a listen to the stock exhaust sound on my rx8. This will be a great memory for when i modify the full exhaust :slight\_smile: --- ## [2007 Mazda RX-8 brakes squealing- is dealership lying to me?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-rx-8-brakes-squealing-is-dealership-lying-to-me/79309)
**Author:** [@jillianfish](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jillianfish)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2013, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-rx-8-brakes-squealing-is-dealership-lying-to-me/79309 "2013-05-15T17:58:29Z")
I just bought a 2007 Mazda RX-8 as a trade in from a dealership (not a Mazda dealership). The day after I brought it home I noticed the brakes were squealing. Not all the time, but more often than not (it seems to happ… --- ## [Mazda RX8 - catalytic converter clog - lead to engine damage - what next?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-rx8-catalytic-converter-clog-lead-to-engine-damage-what-next/78734)
**Author:** [@Mindwave](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mindwave)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2013, 6:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-rx8-catalytic-converter-clog-lead-to-engine-damage-what-next/78734 "2013-04-17T06:29:18Z")
Over the last seven months, I have replaced the brakes, transmission, hoses, tires, and various other components via the Mazda dealership. The car is almost 10 years old and has 96,000 miles. I have taken the car in to… --- ## [RX-8 - Violent Shuddering After Sometimes Driving ~30 Minutes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rx-8-violent-shuddering-after-sometimes-driving-30-minutes/68066)
**Author:** [@rx8girl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rx8girl)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2011, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rx-8-violent-shuddering-after-sometimes-driving-30-minutes/68066 "2011-09-21T14:46:46Z")
About a month ago, approximately once per week, my 2004 Mazda RX-8 automatic has begun to violently shudder so badly that once on the highway I was towed to a garage after hours but after the tow/wait of 2 hours, it drov… --- ## [Mazda Recall 4206F - not being honored - advice?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-recall-4206f-not-being-honored-advice/63944)
**Author:** [@jessisantos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jessisantos)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2011, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-recall-4206f-not-being-honored-advice/63944 "2011-04-25T22:00:25Z")
I have a 2004 RX-8 and from the time of purchase (I was a second owner) i've had to replace the spark plugs countless times. I didn't think much of it but when my car finally starting acting up (it would die out when idl… --- ## [Car's engine warning light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-engine-warning-light/60285)
**Author:** [@hamleshooka](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hamleshooka)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2011, 3:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-engine-warning-light/60285 "2011-01-22T15:52:15Z")
Just to inform u all helpers that my Mazda engine warning light has gone off of its own accord without me having to do anything!I guess the code reset and itself by itself. Hope this is the case.Thanking u all for your h… --- ## [Car's coolant light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-coolant-light/60168)
**Author:** [@hamleshooka](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hamleshooka)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2011, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-coolant-light/60168 "2011-01-20T16:07:44Z")
My Mazda RX-8 yellow symbol light-looks like an engine almost- is on constantly.The car was recently towed. Engine works fine.I noticed some call this Engine warning light, others emission light, and also water coolant l… --- ## [Emission light is on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/emission-light-is-on/60152)
**Author:** [@hamleshooka](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hamleshooka)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2011, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/emission-light-is-on/60152 "2011-01-19T15:44:20Z")
My Mazda RX-8 has been towed and now its emission light is constantly on. I've been told that this could be due to gas sloshing that may has set a code. If so, how can I re-set the code ? Is this a big problem? Can I con… --- ## [Automatic passenger side window](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-passenger-side-window/60032)
**Author:** [@hamleshooka](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hamleshooka)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2011, 1:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-passenger-side-window/60032 "2011-01-18T01:02:46Z")
Automatic passenger side window does not function.The driver side window is working fine.Can I fix this myself easily? --- ## [Car's engine warning light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-engine-warning-light/60026)
**Author:** [@hamleshooka](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hamleshooka)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2011, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-engine-warning-light/60026 "2011-01-16T19:39:05Z")
My car is a 2005 Mazda-RX sport. It was parked outside in the -14C Celsius and towed away to the next street .I now notice, for the first time, that the engine warning light is on constantly as I drove it today.Yesterday… --- ## [Odd sound coming from underneath passenger side seat when in neutral, clutch released](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odd-sound-coming-from-underneath-passenger-side-seat-when-in-neutral-clutch-released/52055)
**Author:** [@kpteoh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kpteoh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2010, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odd-sound-coming-from-underneath-passenger-side-seat-when-in-neutral-clutch-released/52055 "2010-12-21T16:27:51Z")
Hi all, I've got an '04 RX8 which is making a whirring sort of noise (faint, but not loud enough that you can hear it from outside the car), when I've got the car in neutral with the clutch pedal released. Any clue? It g… --- ## [Strange noise while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-noise-while-driving/57534)
**Author:** [@eugjoy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eugjoy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-noise-while-driving/57534 "2010-11-13T19:51:43Z")
While driving yesterday I heard a loud noise that sounded like someone sharpening a tool on a grinder. I stopped checked under the car and could see nothing there that would cause the noise. While car in neutral I chec… --- ## [Engine code P0420 Bank 1](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-code-p0420-bank-1/56288)
**Author:** [@map209ubg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/map209ubg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2010, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-code-p0420-bank-1/56288 "2010-10-12T15:44:54Z")
Is this a sensor(s) and/or the catalytic converter that needs replacement? --- ## [What is the true value](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-true-value/55207)
**Author:** [@talan7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/talan7)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2010, 2:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-true-value/55207 "2010-09-17T02:15:47Z")
I own a 2004 Mazda RX8 with 130,000 miles. I recently replaced the motor and flywheel at 128,000 miles. How do I now calculate the value as I might want to trade it in. I put over 5 grand into her. It's a rotary engine, … --- ## [Rotary engines](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rotary-engines/38861)
**Author:** [@Clukasiewicz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clukasiewicz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2010, 9:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rotary-engines/38861 "2010-07-30T09:42:50Z")
How often should you do a full oil change with a rotary engine? --- ## [New car advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-advice/50387)
**Author:** [@sadiegirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sadiegirl)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2010, 4:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-advice/50387 "2010-06-18T04:38:47Z")
I'm very interested in the Miata but find it a bit small. I owned three RX7s back in the day and loved them. RX8 seems to get mixed reviews. More functional space is a plus but expense and needing to "baby it" seem to… --- ## [To Keep or Not to Keep](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-keep-or-not-to-keep/48224)
**Author:** [@IrmaFritz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/IrmaFritz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2010, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-keep-or-not-to-keep/48224 "2010-05-04T15:19:18Z")
Hi Tom & Ray, I'm a long-time fan from Auburn, WA, "the little Detroit of the West." I was named after a neighbor's daughter, but my husband calls me LaDouce. (You're both old enough to have seen the movie!) My dilemma i… --- ## [Car's ignition locked](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-ignition-locked/46584)
**Author:** [@hamleshooka](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hamleshooka)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2010, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-ignition-locked/46584 "2010-03-25T13:46:29Z")
my car's ignition is locked.Car's battery is flat and they have towed the car down the block a few meters. I could turn on the key in the ignition before the towing but not any longer. Does this have anything to do with … --- ## [Car's switch locked](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-switch-locked/46583)
**Author:** [@hamleshooka](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hamleshooka)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2010, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-switch-locked/46583 "2010-03-24T19:27:24Z")
My car's Mazda RX-8. The battery is flat.The car was left outdoors for over 2.5 months. They also towed it few meters down the same block!I could turn the switch before with no reaction due to flat battery. However, and … --- ## [Mazda RX-8](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-rx-8/44382)
**Author:** [@Clueless2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless2)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2010, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-rx-8/44382 "2010-02-13T20:33:52Z")
I am storing a 2004 Mazda RX-8 for a relative and have just found out that I should have been starting the engine at least once a week in order to keep the seals from drying out. The car has not been started for approxi… --- ## [Does R E + H = Practical Solution?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-r-e-h-practical-solution/36205)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2009, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-r-e-h-practical-solution/36205 "2009-09-06T20:31:08Z")
A recent article tells of Mazda's research into a practical method of utilizing (H) hydrogen in (R E) rotary engine cars, like the RX-8. It can be brought to market fairly fast, unlike most other hydrogen fueled con… --- ## [04 MazdaRX8](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-mazdarx8/34709)
**Author:** [@bastanautocenter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bastanautocenter)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2009, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-mazdarx8/34709 "2009-08-08T21:58:30Z")
I have like the car, but yhe check engine light coming on more often then othere cars that I owned . --- ## [Rx-8](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rx-8/21914)
**Author:** [@Clinton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clinton)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2008, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rx-8/21914 "2008-11-10T16:49:31Z")
Hi, I found a decent deal on an RX-8, and was just looking for general experiences/advice/opinions on the car. I'm looking at a bunch of different comparable used cars, but I'm leaning toward this one since I can get a g…