How long do rotary's last?
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How long do rotary's last?
I am buying this $250 rx7 so I will have something to drive when I sell my mustang. Obviously the engine condition is going to be a major factor, but just in general how many miles is normal for these engine? What about gas mileage?
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if you got a heavy foot, youl notice a drain on your pocket compared to engine size. taking it easy and gas milage isnt to bad.
as far as engine goes, the more you baby it, the less life it will have. i redline it once a day to keep the engine carbon deposite free, and change the oil every 4k kilometers or so. i also ATF the engine twice a year(look up atf trick).
good rule of thumb:
n/a - 200K
turbo - 150k
rough estimates here.
as far as engine goes, the more you baby it, the less life it will have. i redline it once a day to keep the engine carbon deposite free, and change the oil every 4k kilometers or so. i also ATF the engine twice a year(look up atf trick).
good rule of thumb:
n/a - 200K
turbo - 150k
rough estimates here.
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Do not do the "ATF trick" unless the engine is heavily flooded. Doing it for no apparent reason is bad for the engine, exhaust, and environment. The "ATF trick" is to start a heavily flooded/carbon locked engine ONLY. It is not a maintenance item, nor a general fix all....
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hmmm...
Got roughly 250,000 Kilometers (155,000 miles) out of the last engine before it needed a rebuilt ('89 Turbo II) didn't chuck a seal or anything...just low compression.
Pushing 300,000 kilometers on the car this summer ( I plan to park at exactly 300,000 kilometers for the winter just for kicks.) (about 186,000 Miles)...full restoration due in about 2-5 years on next re-build (Target is 450,000 kilometers (280,000 miles)...I can't wait for it to roll over to 999,999.99 Kilometers...that will be a hell of a photo. (10-15 years from now providing the SUV's don't bugger her up).
Pushing 300,000 kilometers on the car this summer ( I plan to park at exactly 300,000 kilometers for the winter just for kicks.) (about 186,000 Miles)...full restoration due in about 2-5 years on next re-build (Target is 450,000 kilometers (280,000 miles)...I can't wait for it to roll over to 999,999.99 Kilometers...that will be a hell of a photo. (10-15 years from now providing the SUV's don't bugger her up).
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Originally posted by Aaron Cake
Do not do the "ATF trick" unless the engine is heavily flooded. Doing it for no apparent reason is bad for the engine, exhaust, and environment. The "ATF trick" is to start a heavily flooded/carbon locked engine ONLY. It is not a maintenance item, nor a general fix all....
Do not do the "ATF trick" unless the engine is heavily flooded. Doing it for no apparent reason is bad for the engine, exhaust, and environment. The "ATF trick" is to start a heavily flooded/carbon locked engine ONLY. It is not a maintenance item, nor a general fix all....
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Originally posted by Felix Wankel
Mine has 153k on the original one. **** won't blow up. I'll see what it does at 17 psi in a few weeks.
Mine has 153k on the original one. **** won't blow up. I'll see what it does at 17 psi in a few weeks.
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Only 95K on my 88 TII and it is probably looking at a rebuild soon!! Thats right, previous owner!! Took GREAT care of the body/interior, didn't know JACK about the motor! Now, low compression 
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