rx8

victor1

Hi,
Anyone else got a mazda rx8? How often is best to get them serviced?

colm_mcm

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I'd imagine it would depend on the type of driving you do.

victor1

yep did thanks

C_Breeze

Says it in the manual

every 12,000 miles or evey 12months, whichever comes first.

victor1

cheers, Anyone have any other info ya think i may need

C_Breeze

Well, there are a few things to know about the RX-8' and its "quirks"

Do you know anything about them? ... Did you do a bit of homework/research before buying or did you just buy one on impulse!?!?!

victor1

nope, done the research, twin rotary 1.3, likes petrol and oil, rear wheel drive ect ect - just posted to see if anyone has one and has verdicts ect ect

C_Breeze

Well the only thing I would say is, the engines are quite prone to flooding when ice cold.

So in the mornings, for example, do not switch the engine off (or stall it) before it gets a chance to heat up ... (at least 1/4 way up on temp gauge)

Other than that dont be afraid to beep it (redline) to avoid carbon deposit build up

Also check oil every 500miles or every 2nd tank and keep it topped up if necessary

Zube

C_Breeze wrote: »

Also check oil every 500miles or every 2nd tank and keep it topped up if necessary

:eek:

I used to have an Alfa 16 valver that liked oil, but this is ridiculous!

Ferris

Zube wrote: »

:eek:

I used to have an Alfa 16 valver that liked oil, but this is ridiculous!

They are engineered that way, the oil is used to lubricate the rotor seals. The Rx7 doesn't have this feature afaik so the engines only last 60k.

Take your pick 60k engine life or a bit of oil.

C_Breeze

Zube wrote: »

:eek:

I used to have an Alfa 16 valver that liked oil, but this is ridiculous!

whats ridiculous?... checking oil? :rolleyes:

I didnt say it burns the oil, I said just check it and top it up if needs be ... i havent needed to top mine up in 800 miles in the RX-8

And most regular cylinder engines will use 1 full litre of oil every 1000miles and your manual will tell you to check your oil regularly ..... if people would actually bother to read manuals
:rolleyes:

victor1

Yep chking oil is no bother - what type/year rx8 you got?

Ferris

C_Breeze wrote: »

And most regular cylinder engines will use 1 full litre of oil every 1000miles and your manual will tell you to check your oil regularly ..... if people would actually bother to read manuals
:rolleyes:

A tad excessive, 1L oil in 1000mls in a 4 stroke engine. The last 2 car's i've owned wouldn't have used that in 5k. But you're right about checking your oil, I do it every month.