New RX8 owner, gas questions

Asked by Chicago_19 Feb 22, 2018 at 12:33 AM about the 2005 Mazda RX-8 Sport AT Shinka

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Recently bought an Rx8 AT Shinka Edition with great miles for an 05', 63k, and Im concerned with the turning off and turning back on. I went inside to get something, engine was hot, and came back out to start it, and it wouldnt start. I waited 5 mins, then 10 mins, and nothing. Eventually, I waited an hour and it started. My question is, when I pump gas, will I have the same issue? The previous owner was an older guy, very well kept and full inspections on it yearly so  the car is in bad shape at all.

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I’m afraid that if I turn it off to pump gas, and it happens, I’ll be stuck there. It shouldn’t happen, should it? Also, why shouldn’t I top it off?

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RX8, great sports car, but lousy engine. The rotary engine is plagued with issues and you are likely to be very unhappy with that car. Best of luck with it.

That's the exact same issue I've had with mine. I leave it running anytime I go to get gas or go in anywhere. It's worrisome. But ya if I turn it off I have to wait for about 35 40 min till it'll start. It will turn over no problem but just won't fire. I bought an 05 rx 8 like 2 weeks ago and it had 77k miles on it. I've changed spark plugs, wires, new starter, new crankshaft position sensor, which did help a little bit, but it's still happening most of the time. I think on my car it has to do with the air intake but I'm not sure, in so guessing like I've been. I would try the cps sensor first, the crankshaft position sensor, it could solve it problem. After that idk, let me kno if u figure out what it is please. I'll do the same if I find out.

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