Notices
NE RX-8 Forum Serving ME, NH, VT, MA, RI, CT, NY, NJ, DE, PA, WV, MD, VA, OH

oil change

Thread Tools
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Mar 4, 2006 | 04:17 PM
  #1  
acerider127's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
oil change

I just did 1st oil change at 2600 miles. Put in just under the 3.7 us qts with filter change per manual and it still reads a quart low after running it and letting it sit for a while. What's up with that?? Also notice when oil is warm the dipstick has a bit of bubbles or foam on it. Anyone ever have that??? thanks for any replys. Charlie

ps- i'm using mobil 5000 5w-20 with super tech ST6607 oil filter from Walmart. I use these filters on my motorcycles too and they work great!! Highly recomended on various oil filter reviews and they are made by Champion for Walmart. $2.07 each (what a bargain)
Reply
Old Mar 4, 2006 | 04:42 PM
  #2  
ZoomZoomH's Avatar
Mulligan User
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 4,612
Likes: 3
From: caddyshack
i usually end up using 4 full quarts of oil during an oil change, the dipstick always reads right at the full mark when i do that

the foam is condensation of water mixed with oil in the dipstick tube, it is not harmful, however there is a redesigned dipstick that comes with a plastic sleeve that can prevent this from happening, mention 'foam on dipstick' to the dealer next time you go in for service and they will put in the new dipstick under warranty.

i have heard about SuperTech and that they are decent for the price you pay for, but i'm picky so i use Purolator PureOne (the blue casing is sooo purrrty... lol)
Reply
Old Aug 30, 2006 | 10:26 PM
  #3  
CarAndDriver's Avatar
2005 Black RX-8 GT 6M
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 6,350
Likes: 0
From: San Jose Area
Originally Posted by acerider127
I just did 1st oil change at 2600 miles. Put in just under the 3.7 us qts with filter change per manual and it still reads a quart low after running it and letting it sit for a while. What's up with that?? Also notice when oil is warm the dipstick has a bit of bubbles or foam on it. Anyone ever have that??? thanks for any replys. Charlie

ps- i'm using mobil 5000 5w-20 with super tech ST6607 oil filter from Walmart. I use these filters on my motorcycles too and they work great!! Highly recomended on various oil filter reviews and they are made by Champion for Walmart. $2.07 each (what a bargain)
Just posting to say I bought myself four Walmart ST6607 Super Tech Oil Filters for the same price and had one installed my oil change place today. I kept the receipt in case I want to return the other three.

I may just buy the Mazda ones and go with those the next time around.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Skyl3r
New Member Forum
148
Dec 2, 2019 04:51 PM
Silver_Excalibur
Series I Tech Garage
23
Jun 6, 2019 07:23 PM
talonhart2
RX-8's For Sale/Wanted
4
Aug 26, 2015 04:14 PM
akagc
RX-8's For Sale/Wanted
7
Aug 11, 2015 07:07 PM
RotaryRider
New Member Forum
11
Jul 20, 2015 07:05 AM



You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:41 PM.