fistofmeat

Hey all!

I picked up a 2005 RX8 6spd a few months ago after having stared at it for years and convincing myself I need it haha

I'm excited to be a part of this community, and since the car is a bit of a project, I've already been spending many hours perusing the plethora of information available here (I'm using big words so you know I mean it :P) I've got plenty of experience with project cars, but this is the first rotary i'll have committed myself to. I mostly intend to use it for track days and autox, and occasional trips up the mountain.

I'm surprised at how much I love this thing! With the way the power delivery is, driving it feels like I'm on my R1!

I'm looking forward to talking to you all for a long time!

LiveWire

iTrader: (1)

Welcome, always good to have a new member.

Can never have enough of the mountain driving. This car is a downhill monster.

gwilliams6

Welcome !

https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-f...t-here-202454/

RX8 Club’s recommended maintenance schedule, more comprehensive and proactive than Mazda’s schedule.
30,000 miles:
- Replace Ignition coils
- Replace Plug wires
- Replace Spark plugs
- Clean MAF (mass air flow sensor)
- Clean ESS (e-shaft sensor)
- Reset ESS profile
- Clean power steering connections
- Clean battery terminals and clamps
- Replace transmission fluid
- Replace coolant (Mazda FL-22 is highly recommended)
- Replace air filter
- Replace brake fluid (fluid in the brake lines AND the clutch line)
~$300 USD in parts if you shop smartly.


every 60,000:
...all 30,000, plus...
- Clean all chassis electrical grounding points
- Replace accessory belts
- Clean OMP lines
- Replace rear differential fluid
- Replace thermostat
- Clean / Straighten AC condenser fins
- Clean / Straighten oil cooler fins
- Inspect catalytic converter
- Clean / Inspect intake valving
- Consider / inspect all points in 90,000+ as well, many items fail early
~$130 USD in parts if you shop smartly.

90,000:
...all 30,000, plus any 60,000 not yet done, plus...
- Replace coolant bottle
- Replace radiator hoses
- Replace radiator
- Replace front O2 sensor
- Replace motor mounts
- Inspect clutch pedal assembly for flex / weld breaks
~$900 USD in parts if you shop smartly.