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Old 09-21-2011, 06:07 AM
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I have just racked up 126,000km on my '07 RX8. Love the car and love driving it. How long do these engines last before they need major engine work?
 
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Old 09-25-2011, 11:41 PM
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It depends with the Renesis. Some people have gotten almost no miles to helluva lot of miles. Just stay up to date with oil changes, tuneups & all Mazda PCM flashes & you should be good.
 
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Old 09-27-2011, 06:07 AM
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Thanks Mazmart. Been getting regular services so here's hoping I get many more k's.
 
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Also let it warm up before you rev it up or accelerate hard... that's a killer for rotaries (cast parts & aluminum parts).
 
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Old 10-13-2011, 05:10 AM
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Thanks for the advice Dave; anything to keep her going strong!
 




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