Just bought a used 8 advice welcome/please
 

Firstly I am UK based so local for buying is the obvious way to go
I got an Rx8 on new years eve (my first), she is F**king awesome and I am in love with her. I want a long and fruitful relationship with my new red beast so help would be good.

Details about her:
Used 192 05 55plate 29k full Mazda history 1 previous owner, Stealership said usual only used on Sunday blah blah not good sellig point for an 8 me thinks

Idemitsu on way for premix (usa) uk stockist help if poss or better type/brand?
new pipercross panel filter fitted 1 day ago 12.1.11 effect on MPG ?
dexelia 5ltr on way
k&n gold oil filter landed today
BG44k here advice please before/after oil change?

doing oil change ASAP

Spent a week looking round forums, but good confirmation is what I want all real advice wanted
THANKS

Good choice!

Idemitsu is a fine oil, but a bit spendy - any oil that meets the Japanese JASO standard (JASO FD/ISO-L-EGD is the highest rating) will be an excellent premix.

A fine filter, and a good choice to stick with a panel filter.

You couldn't find a better oil than Dexelia.

I would use the BG before the change, to ensure clean oil.

Keep browsing the site, particularly the DIY threads, there are some great tips there.

Welcome,

Thanks for quick response :cool: seems like there is a lot of knowledge around but also a lot of different views par for the course i guess.

I did some homework but knowledge is power as they say so I want others advice to confirm opoinions if you get my RX8 drift
:biggthumpCheers

Please dont just view add something to it preferably constructive and if it saves money as in sellers/retailers in uk all the better

spank you very much

Congrats. It's nice when you see new owners that have truly done their research. Good luck with your "new red beast"! :lol: