Should I replace apex seals, etc inside of engine?

Asked by Rx8queen Sep 14, 2018 at 01:54 PM about the 2005 Mazda RX-8 6-Speed

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My husband bought my dream car for me as a
birthday present. Rx8. Only problem I dont know
when the last time it was actually taken care of.  
So here is my main question. Should I replace
everything inside the engine, Apex seals, etc?
There are other things that needs replaced also.

3 Answers

F_O_R answered 5 years ago

I would not replace the seals unless they are bad. You can do routine maintenance like changing fluids, hoses. filters etc.

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Rx8queen answered 5 years ago

The only issue is the engine makes a knocking sound when I start it up. White smoke comes out. I never worked on a rotary engine. Always been a jz motor.

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