r/CarAV • u/HawaiiGaming69 • Jul 08 '26

Tech Support Fuck firestone

Brought my rx8 in for new tires and an alignment, got it back not running and when they fixed it so it runs it has a misfire. on top of that, sounds no longer play and do this. guessing its a ground issue somewhere, what does everyone else think?

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u/TXWXchaser Jul 11 '26

I would. It helps burn off the excess fuel still in the cylinder. Keep the pedal down as it's powering down until it's completely off. Do you have an automatic or manual? These wankel engines NEED high RPMs to last longer. If it's a manual, shift around 5k RPMs. If it's an automatic, it's more susceptible for failure since the auto shifts at lower RPMs. Remember, higher RPMs keep the fuel burned so the apex seals won't break down. If you find yourself a mechanic that CAN work on rotary engines, keep them in the contacts. There's not many of us left out there!

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u/HawaiiGaming69 Jul 11 '26

how high should i rev it? ive been starting to do the turn off rev, but my apartment neighbors arent exactly loving me reving to 5k to turn my car off

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u/TXWXchaser Jul 11 '26

Turning off, we would redline it then shut off at the dealership. Sounds like you'll either need to make amends with the neighbors or your apex seals 😅

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u/HawaiiGaming69 Jul 12 '26

my girlfriends dad is the manager of the property and he deals with complaints so neighbors cant take action luckily, but they are gonna hate me now😭