No start

Asked by GuruCBSYM Feb 16, 2019 at 03:38 AM about the 2004 Mazda RX-8

Question type: General

2004 mazda rx8 wont start.
Discovered oil filter loose and low
on oil. Could this cause no start
Issue

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Since the rotary engine uses oil squirters that take small metered amounts of oil and mix it into the fuel to lubricate the seals, being low on oil (and a loose oil filter) is a BIG issue. Have it towed and serviced ASAP.

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