The 5 Most Common Mazda RX-8 13B Engine Problems
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The 5 Most Common Mazda RX-8 13B Engine Problems

The beloved Mazda Rx-7 with the 13B-REW engine was produced up until 1995 (and until 2002 in Japan). Nine years later, Mazda finally released the highly anticipated RX-8 which continued in production until 2012. While the Rx-7 was touted for its tuning capabilities, the Rx-8 was unfortunately left in the dust. The Mazda RX-8 is…

5 Most Common Mazda 13B REW Engine Problems
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5 Most Common Mazda 13B REW Engine Problems

The Mazda 13B 1.3L Wankel rotary engine was in production from 1972 to 2002. Its best known variant is the 13B-REW engine in the legendary 1992-2002 Mazda RX-7. With sequential turbocharging and a rotary design, the 13B is capable of great performance. However, rotary engines aren’t well known for their reliability or longevity. The 13B…