Mazda RX-7 FD3S (13B-REW) Complete Maintenance Schedule
12 years at Mazda R&D Hiroshima (2003-2015). Lead engineer on 13B-MSP RENESIS development team. Certified Mazda rotary powertrain specialist. Currently operates an independent rotary rebuild service and consults for RE Amemiya and Goopy Performance.
Updated Apr 12, 2026
Complete 1992-2002 Mazda RX-7 FD3S maintenance guide with service intervals, costs, parts lists, and common 13B-REW 1.3L Sequential Twin-Turbo Rotary issues.
Mazda RX-7 FD3S (13B-REW) Complete Maintenance Schedule
What Is the Comprehensive Maintenance Schedule for the Mazda RX-7 FD3S?
The Mazda RX-7 FD3S maintenance schedule covers all factory-recommended service intervals from 3,000 to 90,000 miles for the 13B-REW rotary engine. This comprehensive guide includes specific service tasks at each interval, DIY versus shop cost comparisons, required tools for each job, and common issues unique to the FD3S platform.
Comprehensive maintenance schedule for Mazda RX-7 FD3S (FD3S). This guide covers all factory-recommended service intervals from 3,000 to 90,000 miles, including DIY vs shop cost comparisons, required tools, and common issues specific to this vehicle.
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12 years at Mazda R&D Hiroshima (2003-2015). Lead engineer on 13B-MSP RENESIS development team. Certified Mazda rotary powertrain specialist. Currently operates an independent rotary rebuild service and consults for RE Amemiya and Goopy Performance.
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Hiro Takahashi is a former Mazda R&D engineer who spent 12 years working on rotary engine development at Mazda's Hiroshima research center. He contributed to the RENESIS engine development (13B-MSP in RX-8) and the final production variants of the 13B-REW for the RX-7 FD3S Spirit R. Since leaving Mazda in 2015, Hiro has worked as an independent rotary specialist and writes about Wankel engine technology for global enthusiast publications.
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