Essential RX maintenance & modifications
This thread is to educate those who are new to rotary or plan on buying a rotary engine vehicle as to the essential regular maintenance required to keep your ride running without a hiccup....
My advice would be the following:
1. keep boost less than 1.0bar
2. keep water temps under control (i.e. less than 110 degrees celsius)
3. ensure sufficient fuel especially under high revs & boost (check/replace filter regularly)
4. change plugs every 10,000kms or less (top end will hesitate if worn)
5. get boost & water meters (& boost controller if changed dp, air filters & exhaust)
6. change radiator to 2 or 3-core for better cooling
7. ensure rubber hoses are good (especially near turbos) USE high quality clamps!
8. flush cooling system regularly & add water wetter & less than 20% coolant (preferably toyota or nissan brand)
9. replace / partially remove thermostat
10. ensure radiator fans can operate at full speed (or that they operate - no kidding can not work at all) However, this was due to dipstick accessory shop person thinking he is too smart for the car owner (me)
11. DO NOT OVERHEAT YOUR ENGINE!!!!!!!
12. DO NOT BOOST HIGHER THAN 1.0bar ON A REGULAR BASIS!!!!!
13. LET YOUR ENGINE WARM-UP BEFORE THRASHING IT DOWN THE ROAD!!!!!
This thread is to educate those who are new to rotary or plan on buying a rotary engine vehicle as to the essential regular maintenance required to keep your ride running without a hiccup....
My advice would be the following:
1. keep boost less than 1.0bar
2. keep water temps under control (i.e. less than 110 degrees celsius)
3. ensure sufficient fuel especially under high revs & boost (check/replace filter regularly)
4. change plugs every 10,000kms or less (top end will hesitate if worn)
5. get boost & water meters (& boost controller if changed dp, air filters & exhaust)
6. change radiator to 2 or 3-core for better cooling
7. ensure rubber hoses are good (especially near turbos) USE high quality clamps!
8. flush cooling system regularly & add water wetter & less than 20% coolant (preferably toyota or nissan brand)
9. replace / partially remove thermostat
10. ensure radiator fans can operate at full speed (or that they operate - no kidding can not work at all) However, this was due to dipstick accessory shop person thinking he is too smart for the car owner (me)
11. DO NOT OVERHEAT YOUR ENGINE!!!!!!!
12. DO NOT BOOST HIGHER THAN 1.0bar ON A REGULAR BASIS!!!!!
13. LET YOUR ENGINE WARM-UP BEFORE THRASHING IT DOWN THE ROAD!!!!!