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Red flags when scouring through used Mazda engines

When you’re review possible used Mazda engines candidates for you to use on your auto, keep in mind a few things, specifically concerning rotary engines. Always on the brink of innovations, Mazda engines have been both successful in the pistons or rotary versions of its engines. It’s interesting to note that Mazda first produced rotary engines during the 60’s and 70’s, being the last model to adopt one the RX-7, then focused on building conventional piston motors, and in 2003 made a furious comeback with their improved rotary that powers up the fast RX-8. The main advantages of Mazda’s rotary engines are also their main disadvantage, making them a double edged sword for the auto fanatic. This main advantage, as you might already know, is that using this type of engine means that only two parts are moving while you drive. This also means that if the rotating engine somehow manages to mess up, you’re going to have to replace big parts of the engine instead of single pistons or timing belts. For instance, if a rotor’s apex seal somehow manages to fail and break, it will make the other two subsequent seals also shatter because of high RPM and bits of metal dancing around in the combustion chamber. If you choose to go with a used rotary engine also make sure that the seller didn’t keep the engine stored and static for too long, for this could mean serious rust damage.
 

 

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