Coolant level slowly drops with no puddle
Reservoir moves from full to low over a few weeks. No puddle, no obvious hose leak, and the oil looks normal. Is a pressure test the next logical step or is th…
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Mazda RX-8
2006 Mazda RX-8 Sport — dealer says they can't reproduce the problem
2006 Mazda RX-8 Sport, about 62,000 miles. I've brought the car in twice for an intermittent warning and both times the dealer says no fault found. I have vide…
2006 Mazda RX-8 — alternator whine after adding amplifier and DSP
2006 Mazda RX-8 Sport, about 149,500 miles. System is quiet with the engine off, but a high-pitched whine follows RPM once running. Grounds look okay. What is…
2006 Mazda RX-8 — new model reveal: what matters after headline specs?
2006 Mazda RX-8 Sport, about 157,500 miles. Launch stories focus on horsepower and screens, but I care about curb weight, tire sizes, cargo dimensions, service…
2006 Mazda RX-8 — infotainment became glitchy after an OTA update
After a software update the screen occasionally reboots and one saved setting keeps resetting. Is there a normal post-update reset procedure owners should try…
Need advice: Driver seat clicks when cornering
I can feel a small click through the seat base during left-right transitions. Bolts appear tight and the seat motor works. Anyone found a common way to isolate…
2006 Mazda RX-8 Sport — need advice: CPO luxury SUV or brand-new mainstream SUV?
2006 Mazda RX-8 Sport, about 151,000 miles. Budget works for either a lightly used luxury SUV or a new mainstream model with a full warranty. I'm more worried…
2006 Mazda RX-8 — first HPDE in a stock street car
2006 Mazda RX-8 Sport, about 117,500 miles. I am doing my first beginner track day and do not care about lap records. Besides fresh brake fluid, enough pad, go…
2006 Mazda RX-8 — long crank only after filling the fuel tank
The car starts normally most of the time, but after filling the tank it occasionally cranks longer and runs rough for a few seconds. Could EVAP/purge behavior…
Fun daily that still works for one-car ownership
I want something I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weather. Trying to avoid buying a car that only makes sense on…
2006 Mazda RX-8 Sport — question: Inside shoulder wearing much faster than rest of tire
2006 Mazda RX-8 Sport, about 151,000 miles. Front tires look fine from the outside but the inner shoulders are nearly done. Car is lowered a little. I'd rather…
2006 Mazda RX-8 — tires or pads first for a beginner autocross season?
2006 Mazda RX-8 Sport, about 228,000 miles. Budget allows one meaningful upgrade. Current street tires are decent and brakes are standard replacements. Which u…
2006 Mazda RX-8 Sport — intermittent metallic rattle after cold start
2006 Mazda RX-8 Sport, about 8,200 miles. For the first few seconds after a cold start I hear a metallic rattle, then it disappears and won't come back once th…
2006 Mazda RX-8 Sport — recall shows for my model but not my VIN
2006 Mazda RX-8 Sport, about 78,000 miles. I saw a recall announcement that includes my model year, but my VIN currently shows no open recall. Is that usually…
PistonShopper69Community StarterJul 12, 20262006 Mazda RX-8 SportBoston / New England3 replies0 helpful
High transmission temperature after several hard laps
2006 Mazda RX-8 Sport, about 78,000 miles. After several laps the transmission temp rises enough that shifting behavior changes. Car cools down and works norma…
2006 Mazda RX-8 — dealer cannot reproduce an intermittent warning
2006 Mazda RX-8 Sport, about 157,000 miles. I have brought the car in twice for the same intermittent warning and both visits ended with could-not-reproduce. I…
2006 Mazda RX-8 Sport — do shorter oil intervals actually make sense for my use?
2006 Mazda RX-8 Sport, about 22,000 miles. Most of my driving is short trips with a lot of idling, but the factory interval is pretty long. I'd rather not wast…
Anyone else: Buy a welder or bigger air compressor first?
2006 Mazda RX-8 Sport, about 62,000 miles. I do mostly home automotive work and can only justify one major shop purchase this year. Existing small compressor h…
Need advice: A/C is cold while driving, warm at stoplights
2006 Mazda RX-8 Sport, about 118,000 miles. A/C gets properly cold on the highway but becomes noticeably warmer at long lights. It cools down again almost imme…
Question: Clunk over small sharp bumps but not big ones
There is a single clunk from the front over small potholes and driveway edges. Big smooth bumps don't reproduce it. End links look intact. Any good way to isol…