Vehicle Segment:
Compact Sports Car
Target Audience:
Enthusiasts, DIY Mechanics, Owners Seeking to Maintain and Repair their RX-7
Key Competitors:
Toyota Supra, Nissan 300ZX (Z31), Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Firebird
Manual Benefit:
Save significant money on repairs and maintenance
Manual Ease Of Use:
Designed to make repair jobs easy to do
Manual Type:
Full Professional Quality In-Depth Service & Repair Manual
Format:
Digital Download (PC, MAC, Tablets & Smartphones)
Estimated Pages:
Extensive (specific count not provided, implies comprehensive coverage)
Engine System:
Rotary (13B), Fuel System, Ignition System, Cooling System, Lubrication System, Engine Mechanical
Drivetrain System:
Manual Transmission, Automatic Transmission, Driveshaft, Differential, Axles
Suspension Steering:
Front Suspension, Rear Suspension, Power Steering System, Steering Column, Wheel Alignment
Braking System:
Front Brakes, Rear Brakes, Parking Brake, ABS System (if equipped)
Electrical System:
Battery, Charging System, Starting System, Lighting, Instruments, Gauges, Wiring Diagrams, Fuses, Relays, ECU Diagnosis
Body Chassis:
Body Exterior, Body Interior, Doors, Hood, Trunk, Glass, Bumpers, Chassis Components
HVAC System:
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) System Diagnosis and Repair
Maintenance:
Regular Maintenance, Oil Changes, Filter Replacements, Spark Plug Service, Fluid Checks and Replenishments
Troubleshooting:
Diagnostic Procedures, Symptom-Based Troubleshooting, Fault Code Diagnosis
Repair Rebuild:
Component Removal and Installation, Major Component Overhaul, Engine Rebuild, Transmission Rebuild
Diagnostics:
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-I), Sensor Testing, Actuator Testing, Electrical System Testing
Depth Level:
Comprehensive (from basic maintenance to advanced diagnostics and complete rebuilds)
File Type:
Digital Download (likely PDF, ePub, or similar accessible format)
Quality Description:
Professional Quality, Updated for modern devices
Binding Method:
Not Applicable (Digital Download)
Paper Description:
Not Applicable (Digital Download)
Engine Type:
Rotary (Wankel)
Engine Configuration:
Naturally Aspirated and Turbocharged Variants
Horsepower Range:
160 hp (Naturally Aspirated) to 200 hp (Turbocharged)
Torque Range:
150 lb-ft (Naturally Aspirated) to 196 lb-ft (Turbocharged)
Fuel Delivery:
Fuel Injection (Electronic Fuel Injection - EFI)
Recommended Fuel:
Unleaded Gasoline, Octane Rating 91 or higher
Rotor Design:
Two-Rotor, Tri-Apex Seal Design
Transmission Type Std:
5-Speed Manual Transmission
Transmission Type Opt:
4-Speed Automatic Transmission
Transmission Fluid Spec Manual:
Mazda GL-5 75W-90 (or equivalent)
Transmission Fluid Spec Auto:
Mazda ATF J-M3 (or equivalent)
NHTSA Crash Test Results:
Not extensively documented for this era, but generally considered safe for its class at the time.
ABS:
Anti-lock Braking System (Optional on some models)
Seatbelts:
3-Point Inertia-Reel Seatbelts
Airbags:
Driver Airbag (Optional or Standard on later 1988 models)
Oil Change Interval:
Every 3,000 - 5,000 miles or 6 months (depending on driving conditions and oil type)
Spark Plug Replacement Interval:
Refer to manual; typically every 30,000 - 60,000 miles for rotary specific plugs
Timing Belt Replacement:
Not Applicable (Rotary engines use a timing chain or gears)
Engine Oil Spec:
API SG or higher, Viscosity 10W-30 or 10W-40 (check manual for specific recommendations, often synthetic recommended for rotary)
Coolant Spec:
Mazda Long Life Coolant (Blue) or equivalent ethylene glycol-based coolant, 50/50 mix with distilled water
Apex Seals:
Wear of apex seals, leading to loss of compression and performance (crucial maintenance item for rotary engines)
Oil Metering System:
Potential for blockages or malfunctions in the oil injection system, requiring cleaning or replacement.
Cooling System:
Overheating due to inefficient cooling system design or maintenance issues.
Vacuum Lines:
Aging and brittle vacuum hoses can cause vacuum leaks, affecting engine performance and idle.
Mazda Rotary Legacy:
Mazda's pioneering and continued development of the Wankel rotary engine.
Fc Generation Introduction:
Introduced in 1985 (as a 1986 model year), replacing the first generation (SA/FB) RX-7.
Fc Facelift:
Received a significant facelift for the 1988 model year, including revised styling, updated interior, and suspension improvements.
Production Years Covered:
1986, 1987, 1988
Production Location:
Japan
