Questions tagged [rx-8]
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Coolant in the cat, can it be saved?
The catalytic converter on a 2007 Mazda RX-8 is full of engine coolant. Is there any way this can be saved or do I need a new cat? It seems to me that coolant won't melt the cat like unspent fuel or oil would, And water molecules pass through here…
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What is the reason for hardwiring ground wires for cooling fan and a/c compressor?
I have a 2007 Mazda RX8 and am getting it ready for the hot summer weather. Put a new a/c compressor in only to find that it stays running whether or not the switch is on inside the car. This lead to the discovery that the previous owner had…
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Mazda RX-8 tires squeak when turning while accelerating
This happens a lot when leaving parking lots and making right turns. If I have to turn while accelerating, the rear tires squeak even when I'm not pushing that hard. It sounds like I'm burning out and doing "displays of power" but I'm not. I find it…
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