1. Understand how the engine and rotary works 2. Use stock pump to put oil into the pump or premix it (premix if the stock pump doesn't work) 3. Let the car warm up before driving (let the choke pull itself in) 4. Don't let it get too hot (if the temperature gauge goes up too much, let off) 5. Add a higher flow cooling system 5. In the winter, don't crank it too much with the gas on 6. When you turn it on during winter let it run for awhile 7. Don't hold it over the redline 8. Take it easy on rain and snow 9. Go to an open parking lot and feel how the back end kicks out to put it back in line

@crestofr

5 ай бұрын

I want it to kick out tho 😈

Owning a rotary sounds like a full time job. EDIT: a full time job where you pay money instead of getting paid.

@johntelekom9712

4 жыл бұрын

More like an abusive relationsship with a really hot girlfriend

@jerms6642

4 жыл бұрын

@@johntelekom9712 LMAO 😂

@jlo13800

3 жыл бұрын

My GF had an rx-7 and she filled it with nothing but amsoil dominator synthetic 2 stroke oil and had the stock oil injector. Thats some good oil for the 2 stroke rotaries. She turned up the OMP some more to achiev total loss burnoff lubrication.

@axelsoto6978

3 жыл бұрын

@@johntelekom9712 aren't those the best type of relationships..

@bluspectre2042

2 жыл бұрын

@@johntelekom9712 Accurate. She's too good to let go!

I just got a 1989 Mazda RX7 GTU about a week ago, and I love that goddamn thing to death. It has gotten me out of my lowest and saddest point of my life I was in the last couple of months. :)

@perpetualboner5513

4 жыл бұрын

So a car that you only got a week ago has some how made you feel better in lets say 3 months before you even owned it?

@Jameshasconnected

4 жыл бұрын

@@perpetualboner5513 no, he was saying that three months prior he was feeling really down

@kelpshake421

4 жыл бұрын

if its the one in your pic, its made a lot of others smile too. keep on brotha!!

@danieldacey8757

4 жыл бұрын

I just got an 88 vert, its a beaut :)

@brittanymillerry2327

3 жыл бұрын

Hoping that’s what my project car does 🤞

I know the video is 4 years old but this is the first channel I have found that isn’t just “it’s hopeless, sell it and buy a new one” +1 subscriber

"congrats on buying your first rotary" me: *watching this video on my bicycle trying to buy my first icecream this year*

@adamkooo3385

Жыл бұрын

Holy shit Kyle Katarn :O Jka everywhere i go

I drive my 8 everyday! 136k on the original engine and still running like a top!

@herculesrockefeller2984

7 жыл бұрын

136k may be impressive for a rx-8. But thats not an impressive feat for any other car.

@pmm4177

7 жыл бұрын

That's why it's commented on a video about rotary engine vehicles

@reach6805

7 жыл бұрын

Didn't you just buy your Rx-8 less than a year ago? The engine was probably replaced previously lol

@pmm4177

7 жыл бұрын

Reach​ no, I've had it going on 2 years on the original engine. The person I got it from is my best friend and he is friends with the original owner. The engine has never been replaced

@reach6805

7 жыл бұрын

You made a video of it when you got it on KZread.

premixing a rotary engine is the best way to ensure reliability. had a good experience with my FD

@juansierra1561

6 жыл бұрын

Zishaan Manoga Could you message the whole 9 yards on the daily maintenance.

@kwekumensah5642

4 жыл бұрын

What is a premix?

@cliffbartram4974

4 жыл бұрын

@@kwekumensah5642 premix put some 2 stroke oil in when you fill up with fuel. Plenty of videos on it.

@kwekumensah5642

4 жыл бұрын

@@cliffbartram4974 thx

@joelstatosky1817

3 жыл бұрын

@@kwekumensah5642 It will pretty much help you with most of your issues. If the engine has already been rebuilt you will also be fine

another good tip is to just read read read! learn all about the engine and understand how it works. compression checks are good too. also if you have to shut the car down before it's warmed up, in order not to flood it, rev it up and hold the rpms for a second and turn the key off while revved. this will get rid of the excess fuel at cold idle and keeps the plugs from fouling. Zach. you need to start getting paid by Idemitsu. I swear you always have that quart of oil with you.

@motakai3898

6 жыл бұрын

God damn man, you're everywhere! What is up with all of the hate on new cars and anything remotely rotary?

@connivingkhajiit

6 жыл бұрын

doktorbimmer rotary engines are wankel engines. Are you confusing the terms radial and rotary

@connivingkhajiit

6 жыл бұрын

doktorbimmer yeah? Then whats the differencr between a rotary and a wankel engine

@connivingkhajiit

6 жыл бұрын

doktorbimmer the one that burns gasoline

@ethanstewart1809

6 жыл бұрын

Nick White I

I've been researching rotary engines because I'm buying an RX 8, and this is so far one of the ONLY well done videos that really explains what I need to know. Thank you man!

@QuincyStick

Жыл бұрын

Well did you ever get one?

@twodays8041

Жыл бұрын

@@QuincyStick Nope, got a automatic Hyundai Veloster lol. Still love the RX 8, but I don't have the funds, time, or handy skills to own one haha! But hey, maybe one day :)

only bought an rx7 to drift it, premixed on the rotary for several seasons, everything ran fine when i pulled it for a v8, no regrets either. rotary engine is very reliable as long as your pre-mix everytime you fill up...it'll never give you low end torque though.

@MacJunior696

7 жыл бұрын

if you wanted low end torque you shouldnt have bought a rotary

@walter.s.dempsey

7 жыл бұрын

That's why he got rid of the rotary.

@MacJunior696

7 жыл бұрын

Should have bought a diesel if he wanted the torque

@anthonytoscano1244

Жыл бұрын

@@MacJunior696 how tf you gonna drift a diesel

@cone7073

Жыл бұрын

@@anthonytoscano1244 same way you drift a car with a gas engine

I'm considering a 12a first gen. I found one with about 80k surprisingly. This might be a good investment for a driver and first rotary.

@rucarnuts13

7 жыл бұрын

1InfinityShade - 12A's, if they're taken care of, can go forever. Make sure you check the compression if you can. Mine has her all original 12A at 158K miles and she's still going strong.

@25thofbaam7

6 жыл бұрын

Dr. Weird thank you I'm looking to buy a rotary first gen for my first car

you talk better than technicians I've come across. good video.

All of your videos are so informative. The way you explain things is so easy to understand. I've always had a soft spot for these engines. Their bad reliability reputation is NOT deserved. They have TONS of HP and with that amazing sound and high revs owners tend to drastically abuse these engines causing things to fail over time. Like you say, treat them good and they will treat you the same. Also, A good tip for all older carbureted or direct injectes engines can benefit from some 2 stroke oil here and there if you use lower grade fuel. Their internals were not designed to run on ethanol blend gasoline and older diesels had the benefit of higher lubricity in the diesel back then.

I dig it bro. I'm on a learning curve right now with my FD so I'm watching everything I come across on youtube. Cheers mate, keep the rotary alive!

@giovannisuarez9321

7 ай бұрын

Im in the same boat😂

This is an amazing video! As an RX8 owner, you hit every point spot on!

Yes ! Thank you ! Keep up more stuff related to maintinence, and maybe some videos touching the topic of a rebulid ?

Really helped me and cleared many misconceptions. Thanks

Thank you so much for your content it’s been so helpful in my journey to learn about, and one day buy my first Rx-7 FC

Very nice video dude. All the stuff you told us was pretty much useful. Keep going

Watching this to prep for my future FD RX7. Thanks man!

might be getting an 87 RX7 soon, this is really helpful!

Nice review! My first two cars were 1st gen RX-7s, a 12A and 13B. I loved the choke on the 12A, but eventually (and after years of hard driving) it would easily vapor lock. The poor car was abused by then and I sold it for parts for $400. I replaced it a 13A GSL-SE, which was like driving a luxury sports car. What a beautiful, fun car! I ended up selling it with 174k miles on it. To this day it’s sitting in a garage waiting to be restored, and it still starts I'm told.

Thankyou I know a lot about cars but rotary’s are a whole new world so this was very helpful

This is super super helpful, I’m having to put a new engine in the rx-8 I just bought and this is for sure going to help me in the long run.

@sandervanderkammen9230

2 жыл бұрын

Sell it now... before the engine fails again.

Brand new rotary owner, appreciate the info man good vid

Love your videos homie. I've got a '79 my dad picked up the year I was born (we e-mailed!) and I love your enthusiasm for the flaming Doritos! Pretty sure my baby needs a rebuild after ~40 years and ~130k on the clock. It's in storage meow so out of sight out of mind. But I miss 'er!

I recently picked up a 82 FB. Been doing a bit of work on it and I need to replace the oil cooler, but I'm really hyped about it. I've been learning a lot over the last couple of months about rotaries and just cars in general but I have a ways to go.

I’ve just got a Rx7 fc, thank you for the advice!

What's up Lexington! I'm planning to drop an offer on an RX-8 tomorrow. I was an Rx-7 owner for 7 years, (and Lexingtonian since birth). Thanks for the refreshing video realness!

Loved the intro!

so just to summarize, premix is key, let it warm up and try not to over redline it...make sure to redline it often & if it doesn't want to crank then just leave it for a while before trying again as to not flood it? anything else. Great video, thanks please do more tips for new rotary owners!!

Thank you for the tips! Just bought a 93 rx7

I’m planning to daily a FD RX7. Thanks for the help!

I don’t own a rotary, and probably won’t for years. But they have peaked my curiosity, and this had fed it.

'They're not cheap to replace, they're like $7 or $8 a plug' HAHAHAH WHERE ARE YOU BUYING YOUR PLUGS!

@D34DA11V3

7 жыл бұрын

Wanted797 7 or 8 bucks a plug lol that's cheap as shit especially for plugs

@SLF496x

6 жыл бұрын

Wanted797 pepboys

@SLF496x

6 жыл бұрын

Michael Bridgestales I get mine for 5 sometimes

@TheAntiBully

6 жыл бұрын

lol plugs by me for most cars are $4-6

@michaelh65

6 жыл бұрын

Wanted797 try Amazon or eBay got plugs (ngk) with ngk wires and brand name coil packs for under 200

Tip 1: Bring lots of money and expect 4cyl performance with the fuel economy of a semi and the maintenance of a ferrari

@georqedubyakush6066

7 жыл бұрын

Hercules Rockefeller and the exhaust note that rivals a chorus of angels

@someweeb3650

7 жыл бұрын

A 2 rotor should preform like a 6 cylinder, but incredibly small and high revving. Fuel economy more like a lower end muscle car, and with comparable power.

@herculesrockefeller2984

7 жыл бұрын

+Some Weeb. The Renesis only made about 180whp. Thats 20whp less than a F20C. Wheel torque would be around 130ftlbs or less. Thats mid to high level 4cyl performance and you'd have to drive it like a grandma just to see 20mpg. Most had side seal failures before 100k mi and very few make it to 200k mi. There's a reason why rotaries died. They suck at almost everything they do. Trust me, Ive owned a few

@someweeb3650

7 жыл бұрын

If you have seal failures before 100k, you're doing something wrong. I've seen many go above 130k on the same apex seals.

@herculesrockefeller2984

7 жыл бұрын

+Some Weeb there were lawsuits for the defective side seals on the early rx-8's (2004-2008). topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/lawsuit-news/24261-mazda-hit-rx-8-engine-defect-class-action-lawsuit/ This was just one of several lawsuits on the rx-8. I know there was another one for HP claims. Before the car was released I remember Mazda ads claiming 280hp, then it was released at 247hp, which then dropped to 238hp and then they got sued and had to drop it to 212hp or something like that. Mazda was offering free scheduled maintenance to those who kept the car or had to buy the car back from disgruntled customers, Ive also heard they were offering up to $7k in cash returns for those who kept them but I can't confirm that: ezinearticles.com/?Mazda-RX8-Horsepower-Controversy&id=47018

awesome video man!

@dali4897

6 жыл бұрын

Just make your own video explaining this information and stop being an underdog in the comments.

Shit, i was skeptical, but you have a decent quality video, bud. Good job, keep it up. This guy knows his shit

great video, considering buying and efini rx7 type r and this really helps considering its my first rotary

@ringsrides4376

7 жыл бұрын

If you're in the us I can import you one =p

5 years later im here! great video man

Nice video man... I subscribe, you rock and roll...

That moment when you have NO INTEREST AT ALL in buying a car with a rotary, but you stop by a video just to see what its like. I like to explore different areas of the automotive world. Like motorcycles, trucks, go karts (lol), sports cars, drag/rally/autocross. Just about everything lol. I don't really like looking at super cars because they seem to be lame and have no character in my eyes. Maybe someday if I'm somewhat making a good living I'll get me a rotary car.

this helped a lot bro thank you!! also i just bought my first rotary few weeks ago it's a rx8. i was wondering if they are hard to start on a cold start during the winter. i have a long crank already. it's about 2-3 seconds and it turns over. it's like that everytime and i read up and people said only worry about your engine if it is turning over at different times. anything i should worry about?

Keep up the good work 👌🏼🙏🙏

if you just bought an RX-7 or anything with a rotary engine if you haven't already found the local mechanic that specializes in rotary engines do so take it there first find out what's what RX7 community is fairly small and most places there is not usually too many mechanics so it's very easy to find out who did the previous work if you know where to look. that way if you don't do the work you can find the qualified guy you can learn lots from them you ever have any problems you know who to ask plus they'll know where to get parts cuz if you go to a place that doesn't usually stock RX-7 parts it becomes a special-order item they had to bring in so it's going to cost you double and if you go to a local Mazda dealership it's also going to be very expensive

Nice Vid! Question: What are some good sticky racing type tires for a 1990 rx7 convertible?

"just like any other sports car" yeah sure just went thru a whole tank of gas in 2 days

@robertinaust

5 жыл бұрын

Learn decent driving skills otherwise you'll find everything you drive will be uneconomical.

@BenDover-fk2yd

5 жыл бұрын

@@robertinaust um how exactly is better driving skills going to get me better fuel economy? Tf😂

@MilesPrower1992

4 жыл бұрын

@@BenDover-fk2yd you serious?

Looking at picking up an SA or FB. My biggest concern is oiling lol. It's mainly going to be an autocross toy so I might just premix. 225/45 RE71Rs on 15x7 wheels with BC coils should be a ton of fun.

Great video thanks for this

Thanks for the info im getting a 1985 12a rx7 with only 70k miles I'll make sure to follow what you said

I'm new to the car world so i only know about Lamborghini and Ferrari but this Rx7 i saw in reels caught my attention

@sandervanderkammen9230

11 ай бұрын

Mazdas are dirt cheap for a good reason...

I'm only 16 and a half years old now but when i am old enough i buy the mazda rx 8 immediately because i love every part of it

@truckloadofrhymes1

4 жыл бұрын

Do yourself a favour don't buy an RX-8 or any rotary vehicle unless you have deep pockets. RX-8 their junk and you usually have to replace the motor straightaway motor and transmission easily going to be 12 ,000 and that's for a basic stock replacement like it would be from the dealership. That's not aftermarket anything in the way of performance do your research to make sure there a local garage in your area works on rotary engines otherwise you going to pay a premium for mechanic

@JB-tb2qp

4 жыл бұрын

Truckloadofrhymes canada agreed, the RX8 is the worst rotary in my opinion

@jitterrypokery1526

4 жыл бұрын

@@JB-tb2qp im also thinking of getting an rx8 but the rx8 im looking at has its engine completely rebuilt and swapped with an rx7 fd engine

Nicely done.

I like the way you talked about it and I had be4 but never understood why they have 2 oil pan and I been trying to find out where the hell are they at

Go Cards!! 😂 nice video man!

Great video bro

I like this it’s very helpful

Very informative just bought a 2004 rx8 and was wanting to know what to do and what not to do with it

@sandervanderkammen9230

11 ай бұрын

Sell that POS immediately!

This video helped alot. I’m looking to buy an fc(this will be my first rotary) any tips?

I use both an external oil pump, and premix. Never can be too certain, especially with these rotaries...

Man! I love your videos, I don't see your videos on other cars, just videos based on rx7 and Rotary engines, as I am a very big rotary fan! The way u explain things about the rotary engine in such an easy manner and provide so much knowledge, no one else does it like this man! Amazing content! Keep making rotary videos, Hail rotary!.......

Dam dude ur rx7 is clean!!

Plan on getting one as a weekend toy. Civic still my daily

what do you think of the short-shifting method when warming up the car?

Zack I really appreciate your comments and wanted to ask you this: I just me a 1985 RX/5 spd. without the engine and a friend of mine made me got a 2004 RX8-6 spd. My plan is to rebuild the RX7 (85) that's my dream little sport car (group B looking car) and will be good to transfer the 04 engine to the 85 body? will the transmission be good idea as well? I have a friend who have offered me a rx7 racing transmission. What about a Weber in the 04 engine? i love that sound and I don't have to get complicated with the electronics, as much right? need y our inputs, please

I daily my black RX8 and run a 3 inch 100 cel catalytic converter so I can premix as well, engine is 135k so far no issues. I drove a RX8 with a decat and the smell was terrible, something I couldn't live with. The high flow cat though is a great option and allows to use premix

Oh sweet you’re from Kentucky too. So am I. I have a problem I’m looking into buying a 1991 Mazda rx7 for $800 before I leave for the Marine Corp ,but what should I look for before buying ?

Love U man ❤️

coooool thanks so much bro! also you look a bit like evan shanks

I sold my 8 engine blew 🙃 still love her tho

Living the Rotary life = 🚫💰

@connivingkhajiit

6 жыл бұрын

doktorbimmer if you treat it like a piston engine it will die on you. If you treat it like an actual rotary it will run as long if not longer than most piston engines. You dont see 2 stroke engine owners treating the engines like 4 strokes. Also quit typing in only bold headass

@connivingkhajiit

6 жыл бұрын

doktorbimmer the wankel does not not have strokes. It actually has power cycles.

@christiansallade857

6 жыл бұрын

doktorbimmer you probably also believe a 13b could be 3.9 liters of displacement then

@kevinandries8742

6 жыл бұрын

doktorbimmer over the subject of the FC and rotarys in general, they're just a different approach to the normal four stroke engine with suck, squeeze, bang, blow. The rotary has four power cycles which are technically the same as strokes, but in terminology its important, otherwise confusing. If you would just put some effort in a research, you will quickly understand how the rotary works and at the same time why we can't directly compare these to piston engines due to the major difference in design, and due to that design why it's so moneydraining to maintain if not taken care of, as performance engine it really can't beat piston engines today though, but a racer used to win a world Championship in LeMans with a mazda rotary engine. Nowadays having a rotary engine would be a fun challenge or great idea for a project car. To be able to drive the already getting rare mazda rotory in an rx-7 is a unique experience unlike the more reliable and conventional piston engine. I'm 16 and live in europe, so I've never actually owned a car, let alone a rotary, but I'm saving up for getting an rx-7 fd3s due to the challernge, fun and unique experience, as well as the pride I would bear driving a rx-7 with a rotary. Also the driving experience is different too, as explained in this video, you can't use like your normal engine.

@kevinandries8742

6 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the long comment, got kinda carried away...

Still loving my 2007 Mazda RX-8. How long will it last? I have no idea but I have loved driving it for years and had the same amount of issues as my old Corolla so it's not too bad

Currently got my eyes on a '79 RX7. Supposedly 74k miles, not sure what specific engine it has but pretty sure it's a 12A, with idling issues. Looks to be quite the project, but fun as well.

Do you think I could get an fd as a first car? I'm trying to get a fr for track days and for some reason I'm finding a lot of fds on sale at an import company near me and I was wondering if it would be drivable or maintainable at my level of experience, or should I wait so it can be my 3rd or 4th car?

Just want to know how or what ways can u flood your engine on my RX8 ? One morning I had to start the car and move it out of the driveway switch it off straight away the next day I try to start it and it would only crank, it wouldn't kick over, any information about this topic will be greatly appreciated Cheers.

I don't own a mazda rx7 sa yet but i bought the Haynes repair manual to learn about the car. They talk about the emission control system which sees ms/is quite complicated. Do you guys keep it? is it hard to fix if it goes wrong ? thanks

Thanks for this video! My dad owns a 1985 GSL-SE and I'm getting an '83 very soon, I'm sure these tips will come in very handy. One quick question, do you think it's a good idea to put a 13B in an '83? If it's not a terrible idea I would like to do that eventually.

@ShootingCars

6 жыл бұрын

Swiggity369 I put a 13b from a 1987 into mine. I love it! You can see it on my channel by searching "rotary life"

Really appreciate the informative video. I have a 12a and have put a-lot of time and money. Still learning. I dont think I am currently getting any fire. I cranked it on a cold day like you were saying and letting it run and then I get a little gas and I stopped. I think I had fouled the plugs, so I cleaned them up and put a new set in as well. Still not able to catch. Any insight on what I should do at this point? Also, I checked another video and it referred to checking the voltage on the coil right now. I don’t think I’m getting proper voltage to the coils. Thanks for your time and energy. I will research some of your other videos or if you have one to refer me to please. Good day. John

@sandervanderkammen9230

11 ай бұрын

Dead engine....

I found some blue FB with some sort of clean looking body kit near my house, sure it is wrecked up but cant hurt to take a look right?

Make a video on how to check the OMP to see if it is functioning properly or not before you decide to pre-lube

living it with rotary for 5th good year

Good advice keep the videos coming #rotaryforlife

@erniebrinkrotaryhemi7336

6 жыл бұрын

by the way dokoterbimmer is a fake as ernie brink

Haven't bought any rotary. But want to so I'm watching this.

It’s kinda hard taking care a car with a rotary engine on Arizona because during the summer it gets hot as hell here and I’ve been thing getting a rx8 with low mileage

Just got my rx8 😍

Looking at a 2006 rx8 rn 3500 and needs a fuel pump bout 160,000 miles on it wanted to make it a daily driver but im new to rotary motors and was wondering if i should pass up on it mostly i just like the body but always been curious of rotary

I'm looking to buy my first rotary engine in a 2005 rx-8 any suggestions on a good premix

I have a question about my rx8, I bought it Nov. of 2016, my first rotary and dream car and don’t wanna lose it, but my car hasn’t been able to start since last week. Before that it has had some issues turning over. It does crank, just something isn’t igniting. I’ve had a few people check it out and the fuel pump is working. I haven’t had a chance to change out the spark plugs lately and I’m thinking that’s what the issue is. Every time I plug in an OBD reader it’s only giving me a code for a low voltage O2 sensor bank 1 sensor 2. You wouldn’t mind giving me tips on how I could or should fix it would you? If you want I can post a video on my page tomorrow or whenever you reply showing my issue. Btw, I’m trying to avoid the mechanic due to the lack of money, but I’m thinking about getting her towed to one soon.

hey man I bought a Mazda rx8 and and I'm having hot start issues it's turns on fine in the mornings and late afternoon but during the day it takes a while for it to turn on..should I be worried? what should I do?

Trying to get an FC Turbo II as my first car so this is helpful

@adamkooo3385

Жыл бұрын

Did u end up getting one?

Should I get a turbo timer just like any other old turbo cars if I`m buying a turbo FC?

i got my eyes on a 12a FB i really want to get my hands on a rotary/platform before they all are priced out of reach. I remember seeing this with the 911/s over the last 15 years, as well as the 240z.

Just got an Rx8. 40th edition...at 50K miles. The machine is a beast but it does eat gas like kandy. But its a bad ass kar. Knt say no to that. Nice Vid.

question, how long would you say is too long to hold the engine at high rpm. because i know Rotary engine's excell at high rpm

if you don’t mind, what cooling mod did you put on you rx? i have an fb myself and i’m trying to keep it running for as long as i can, would be helpful, thanks

What cooling system would you go for on a FC S5?

hey i think i may have fouled spark plugs how do you know if their fouled i have a small oil leak and i have to top it off with oil every so often and one morning i toped it off with oil and all of us sudden when i start driving it and give it gas it starts backfiring like crazy or at least sounds like it is backfiring is this due to fouled plugs

are there aftermarket omps, you can buy that are higher pressure?

I don’t even have one but it never hurts to learn😅(😢I’m saving up for one)

I’m definitely gonna buy one

@sandervanderkammen9230

2 жыл бұрын

Very bad idea... this guy is an idiot, Wankel engines are obsolete because they are horribly unreliable and inferior to reciprocating engines.