What are the regular servicing intervals?
03-17-2010, 06:22 AM
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What are the regular servicing intervals?
I must have had rocks in my head since I didn't even bother asking what are the service intervals for the RX-8.
Just got a 2010 RX-8 GT, haven't got it yet, still waiting for delivery.
I just presumed its 1000kms, then, 5000kms, 10,000kms and so on - if anybody knows more please fill me in.
So - what other things do I need to be aware of - fellas, will I need to take another mortgage-on to service this beast or what?
Just got a 2010 RX-8 GT, haven't got it yet, still waiting for delivery.
I just presumed its 1000kms, then, 5000kms, 10,000kms and so on - if anybody knows more please fill me in.
So - what other things do I need to be aware of - fellas, will I need to take another mortgage-on to service this beast or what?
03-17-2010, 07:37 AM
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Your owner's manual has the service intervals, both 'normal' and 'severe' operation. Enthusiasts typically go with the severe schedule just as added preventive maintenance assurance.
Nope, just a little more attention to oil level then most cars since it's designed to use a bit of oil to lubricate the rotor apex seals (somewhat akin to piston rings).
Nope, just a little more attention to oil level then most cars since it's designed to use a bit of oil to lubricate the rotor apex seals (somewhat akin to piston rings).
03-22-2010, 05:25 AM
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Thanks for the advice. I've got no problems taking regular care of my car - it adds to the appeal plus I like to have the bonnet up. If the car does not require any oil, water, air or tinkering for 25,000kms I lose interest in it.
03-25-2010, 10:00 PM
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Read your manual.
In Australia it's every 10k for minor, 20k for a bit more than minor and 60k for major.
However, interestingly enough, Europe does away with the 10k minor and only has a 20k service interval.
Does anyone know why?
https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...&postcount=174
In Australia it's every 10k for minor, 20k for a bit more than minor and 60k for major.
However, interestingly enough, Europe does away with the 10k minor and only has a 20k service interval.
Does anyone know why?
https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...&postcount=174
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03-28-2010, 04:29 PM
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Yeah, the recommended service interval as already mentioned is 10K.
Do yourself (or at least your new 8 a favor) and do an oil and filter change at 1K, 5K and then the regular 10K. I do a regular 5K service.
If you look at a few of Ash8 posts and my post here
https://www.rx8club.com.au/forum/vie....php?f=5&t=849
you will see there is some benefit to smaller service intervals.
Matt
Do yourself (or at least your new 8 a favor) and do an oil and filter change at 1K, 5K and then the regular 10K. I do a regular 5K service.
If you look at a few of Ash8 posts and my post here
https://www.rx8club.com.au/forum/vie....php?f=5&t=849
you will see there is some benefit to smaller service intervals.
Matt
03-30-2010, 02:58 AM
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Yeah - for sure I'll go for a 5K intervals - 10K and with a bit more exhuberant driving style is way too long between the drinks for my new 8.
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