Originally posted by ftyler:
4onthefloor,
Are you in line to get that RX-8 engine replaced (recall)?
No, I don't think my car will need a new engine, although I'll go in for the new flash when it comes out. It had to do with an earlier version of the software not squirting in enough oil at part throttle loads. (Rotaries have an oil injection pump that lubes the seals) In extremely hot weather this wore the apex seals and causes a compression loss. My car only has 1400 miles on it and runs great. Mazda is extending the warranty out to 5 years/60k for all owners and the recall is good for any car regardless of miles.
Very few cars will even need a replacement engine. After reading the rx8club forums I'm not worried at all.
