In general, yes, it is fairly reliable. However, you do need to maintain it. This means regular oil changes and regularly checking the fluid levels (rotary engines burn a small amount of oil and this amount increases as the engine ages). It also means being gentle on the equipment.
How do I know if my RX8 engine is bad?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpZpbNp1O94
Which Mazdas use rotary engines?
- 1970 Mazda RX-500. Revealed at the 1970 Tokyo Motor Show, the RX-500 celebrated the company's half-century. ...
- 1985 Mazda MX-03. ...
- 1987 Mazda MX-04. ...
- 1995 Mazda RX-01. ...
- 2007 Mazda Taiki. ...
- 2008 Mazda Furai. ...
- 2014 Mazda LM55. ...
- 2015 Mazda RX-Vision.
What was the last Mazda to have a rotary engine?
RX-8
How long do Mazda RX8 engines last?
How long will the RX-8 engine last? There are various answers and speculations as to how long a typical RENESIS engine can last for. Just like any other engine, taking the time to care for it properly will make it last longer than usual, however, that could mean 80,000 miles or less.6 jun 2020
Do Mazda RX8 have problems?
Problem: The RX-8 has the unique rotary style engine, and this version of the rotary engine has proven to be highly unreliable, particularly after 60,000 miles. Warranty companies say that Mazda have unofficially said that these engines do become unreliable and susceptible to problems at over 60,000 miles.
What car has a 13B engine?
Mazda Wankel
Can you 13B swap an RX8?
If you've considered swapping your original RX-8 Engine for a 13B RX-7 REW Engine, our Stainless Steel 13B Engine Swap Kit will make the task significantly easier. Our mounting kit is designed to allow the 13B-REW engine to be bolted directly into your Mazda RX-8 chassis and mated to the factory RX-8 transmission.