Advice for first 30 days
09-12-2005, 12:31 PM
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Advice for first 30 days
Hello fellas,
Ok, meeting up with you guys last week was a mistake. A BIG MISTAKE!! Because everyone asks "Are you excited about getting your car?" or "Not kan cheong meh?" or "Bruther, I couldn't sleep until my car arrived..."
Guess what? Now I cannot get my mind of it as I'm waiting waiting waiting. At this rate, I think I would have finished reading every online article I can about the RX8 and Renesis/Rotary engines by the time my car arrives! :p
(Off-topic: I chanced upon a copy of Car & Driver Sep issue with Long-Term test for RX8 and bought it! Though I think article available on their website.)
Anyway, to keep my mind occupied, can some of you seasoned hands dish out some advice on what-to-do, what-not-to-do for the first 30 days of ownership? In other words, how to do a proper run-in for the car/engine, etc.
All advice is good... more to read!! :D
Thanx!
Ok, meeting up with you guys last week was a mistake. A BIG MISTAKE!! Because everyone asks "Are you excited about getting your car?" or "Not kan cheong meh?" or "Bruther, I couldn't sleep until my car arrived..."
Guess what? Now I cannot get my mind of it as I'm waiting waiting waiting. At this rate, I think I would have finished reading every online article I can about the RX8 and Renesis/Rotary engines by the time my car arrives! :p
(Off-topic: I chanced upon a copy of Car & Driver Sep issue with Long-Term test for RX8 and bought it! Though I think article available on their website.)
Anyway, to keep my mind occupied, can some of you seasoned hands dish out some advice on what-to-do, what-not-to-do for the first 30 days of ownership? In other words, how to do a proper run-in for the car/engine, etc.
All advice is good... more to read!! :D
Thanx!
09-12-2005, 12:52 PM
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From Racing Beat web site
RX-8 Break-In
Mazda's Guidelines
The Mazda RX-8 Owners Manual lists the following information for the break-in period of a new vehicle:
"No special break-in is necessary, but a few precautions in the first 1000 KM (600 miles) may add to the performance, economy, and life of your Mazda.
- Don’t race the engine.
- Don’t maintain one constant speed for long.
- Don’t drive constantly at full-throttle or high engine RPM for extended periods of time.
- Avoid unnecessary hard stops.
- Avoid full-throttle starts."
A review of the Mazda RX-8 Service Manual Highlights revealed the following information regarding break-in:
"A fluorocarbon resin coating has been added to the trochoid surface (rotor housing) for improved initial break-in."
Racing Beat's Guidelines
The Mazda guidelines are reasonable and prudent. If you have any questions or uncertainly regarding the break-in period, we suggest you follow these official recommendations.
We receive many requests for our recommended break-in procedures. The following are Racing Beat's recommendations:
- For the first 1000 miles do not accelerate under full throttle.
- During the first 1000 miles do not exceed 4000 RPM.
- For miles 1000-2000, expand the RPM upwards - but do not accelerate at full throttle.
- Over 2000 miles, full throttle and high RPM is acceptable.
In summary, our guidelines offer a progessive method to increase the working loads placed on the engine.
Oil Change
The Mazda RX-8 Owners Manual indicates that the engine oil and oil filter be changed every six (6) months or every 7500 miles, whichever comes first. Racing Beat supports this recommendation.
Mazda recommends the use of SAE 5W/20 with a quality designation of ILSAC or SL.
Source:
2004 RX-8 Owners Manual - pages 4-7 & 8-4.
2004 RX-8 Service Highlights - page 01-10-4
RX-8 Break-In
Mazda's Guidelines
The Mazda RX-8 Owners Manual lists the following information for the break-in period of a new vehicle:
"No special break-in is necessary, but a few precautions in the first 1000 KM (600 miles) may add to the performance, economy, and life of your Mazda.
- Don’t race the engine.
- Don’t maintain one constant speed for long.
- Don’t drive constantly at full-throttle or high engine RPM for extended periods of time.
- Avoid unnecessary hard stops.
- Avoid full-throttle starts."
A review of the Mazda RX-8 Service Manual Highlights revealed the following information regarding break-in:
"A fluorocarbon resin coating has been added to the trochoid surface (rotor housing) for improved initial break-in."
Racing Beat's Guidelines
The Mazda guidelines are reasonable and prudent. If you have any questions or uncertainly regarding the break-in period, we suggest you follow these official recommendations.
We receive many requests for our recommended break-in procedures. The following are Racing Beat's recommendations:
- For the first 1000 miles do not accelerate under full throttle.
- During the first 1000 miles do not exceed 4000 RPM.
- For miles 1000-2000, expand the RPM upwards - but do not accelerate at full throttle.
- Over 2000 miles, full throttle and high RPM is acceptable.
In summary, our guidelines offer a progessive method to increase the working loads placed on the engine.
Oil Change
The Mazda RX-8 Owners Manual indicates that the engine oil and oil filter be changed every six (6) months or every 7500 miles, whichever comes first. Racing Beat supports this recommendation.
Mazda recommends the use of SAE 5W/20 with a quality designation of ILSAC or SL.
Source:
2004 RX-8 Owners Manual - pages 4-7 & 8-4.
2004 RX-8 Service Highlights - page 01-10-4
09-12-2005, 12:59 PM
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Thanks for the guide! Let's see...
"During the first 1000 miles do not exceed 4000 RPM"
Why sure... I'll just crawl from A to B for the first 5 tanks of fuel (which should burn for a long long time at low RPM right?
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Seriously, how many of you did this? Tell me tell me... it can't be true!
I remember the test drive and I was hitting 4000 RPM from sneezing too hard. lol.
"During the first 1000 miles do not exceed 4000 RPM"
Why sure... I'll just crawl from A to B for the first 5 tanks of fuel (which should burn for a long long time at low RPM right?
)Seriously, how many of you did this? Tell me tell me... it can't be true!
I remember the test drive and I was hitting 4000 RPM from sneezing too hard. lol.
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Originally Posted by sgrenesis
point to note, before break-in the car will drink more than usual.
09-12-2005, 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Kukumalu
Hello fellas,
Ok, meeting up with you guys last week was a mistake. A BIG MISTAKE!! Because everyone asks "Are you excited about getting your car?" or "Not kan cheong meh?" or "Bruther, I couldn't sleep until my car arrived..."
Guess what? Now I cannot get my mind of it as I'm waiting waiting waiting. At this rate, I think I would have finished reading every online article I can about the RX8 and Renesis/Rotary engines by the time my car arrives! :p
(Off-topic: I chanced upon a copy of Car & Driver Sep issue with Long-Term test for RX8 and bought it! Though I think article available on their website.)
Anyway, to keep my mind occupied, can some of you seasoned hands dish out some advice on what-to-do, what-not-to-do for the first 30 days of ownership? In other words, how to do a proper run-in for the car/engine, etc.
All advice is good... more to read!! :D
Thanx!
Ok, meeting up with you guys last week was a mistake. A BIG MISTAKE!! Because everyone asks "Are you excited about getting your car?" or "Not kan cheong meh?" or "Bruther, I couldn't sleep until my car arrived..."
Guess what? Now I cannot get my mind of it as I'm waiting waiting waiting. At this rate, I think I would have finished reading every online article I can about the RX8 and Renesis/Rotary engines by the time my car arrives! :p
(Off-topic: I chanced upon a copy of Car & Driver Sep issue with Long-Term test for RX8 and bought it! Though I think article available on their website.)
Anyway, to keep my mind occupied, can some of you seasoned hands dish out some advice on what-to-do, what-not-to-do for the first 30 days of ownership? In other words, how to do a proper run-in for the car/engine, etc.
All advice is good... more to read!! :D
Thanx!
its good to come for meetups, why?
1. u noe wat u shld do
2. wat u shldn do
3. wat is must do
4. the hiao factor
5. various kits for u to see so that u can be different
6. BE INNOVATIVE and do ur own customed job (dun copy lock, stock, barrel) and make ur car look one of a kind (an aston martin lookalike rx8, familiar???)
7. know more pple
8. see more girls (our girls are all very pretty ok...)
9. be part of the cool gang
10. signed-on members... anyone?
09-12-2005, 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by coupe07
no, contrary to ur beliefs, its not a big mistake. U can be super immune, altho i dun tink that will take long.........
its good to come for meetups, why?
1. u noe wat u shld do
2. wat u shldn do
3. wat is must do
4. the hiao factor
5. various kits for u to see so that u can be different
6. BE INNOVATIVE and do ur own customed job (dun copy lock, stock, barrel) and make ur car look one of a kind (an aston martin lookalike rx8, familiar???)
7. know more pple
8. see more girls (our girls are all very pretty ok...)
9. be part of the cool gang
10. signed-on members... anyone?
its good to come for meetups, why?
1. u noe wat u shld do
2. wat u shldn do
3. wat is must do
4. the hiao factor
5. various kits for u to see so that u can be different
6. BE INNOVATIVE and do ur own customed job (dun copy lock, stock, barrel) and make ur car look one of a kind (an aston martin lookalike rx8, familiar???)
7. know more pple
8. see more girls (our girls are all very pretty ok...)
9. be part of the cool gang
10. signed-on members... anyone?
09-12-2005, 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Kukumalu
Guess what? Now I cannot get my mind of it as I'm waiting waiting waiting. At this rate, I think I would have finished reading every online article I can about the RX8 and Renesis/Rotary engines by the time my car arrives! :p
When are you getting it? What was the final deal from MM? Have fun counting down the days :p
09-13-2005, 01:03 AM
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Of course I was joking lah... just in case it wasn't clear. Will try to meet up when I can, just that Friday nights aren't exactly my "free" nights if you know what I mean.
It was nice meeting up with you guys, and awesome seeing so many RX8's together.
Cal> Getting it sometime in Oct... grrr... can't wait.
It was nice meeting up with you guys, and awesome seeing so many RX8's together.
Cal> Getting it sometime in Oct... grrr... can't wait.
09-13-2005, 02:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Kukumalu
Of course I was joking lah... just in case it wasn't clear. Will try to meet up when I can, just that Friday nights aren't exactly my "free" nights if you know what I mean.
It was nice meeting up with you guys, and awesome seeing so many RX8's together.
Cal> Getting it sometime in Oct... grrr... can't wait.
It was nice meeting up with you guys, and awesome seeing so many RX8's together.
Cal> Getting it sometime in Oct... grrr... can't wait.
09-13-2005, 04:26 AM
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Originally Posted by lohsk
ha ha,... but I got to agree with point 6
09-13-2005, 05:00 AM
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congrates on the buying
how many days to go...... oops :p
take a look at this....
https://www.rx8club.com/australia-new-zealand-forum-37/10-things-new-rx-8-owners-should-know-day-1-a-35405/
how many days to go...... oops :p
Originally Posted by Kukumalu
Anyway, to keep my mind occupied, can some of you seasoned hands dish out some advice on what-to-do, what-not-to-do for the first 30 days of ownership? In other words, how to do a proper run-in for the car/engine, etc.
https://www.rx8club.com/australia-new-zealand-forum-37/10-things-new-rx-8-owners-should-know-day-1-a-35405/
09-13-2005, 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by coupe07
hello.... aston martin volante lookalike...... how many rx8 out there look like an aston martin...... (take note rx8 without the "s" = singular)
I am new here, but this definately sounds like its aiming someone.....
His car quite nice. I like his kit, may get something similar myself.
09-13-2005, 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Emperor
I am new here, but this definately sounds like its aiming someone.....
His car quite nice. I like his kit, may get something similar myself.
His car quite nice. I like his kit, may get something similar myself.
I'm the PR man, remember???
09-13-2005, 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by coupe07
no lah.... no one has it..
09-13-2005, 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by EZZY
congrates on the buying
how many days to go...... oops :p
take a look at this....
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=35405
how many days to go...... oops :p
take a look at this....
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=35405
Hey Ezzy, thanks for the link. Interesting read. I use bookmark so forgot that there are many other sections in this forum, including useful stickies and faqs.
Btw, with the engine eating up oil in the early days, all you fellas carry oil in the car? Would you recommend that I buy the Mazda oil from MM (what price?) on day of collection or any recommendations for local conditions?
Cheers.
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Originally Posted by Kukumalu
Back to the thread...
Hey Ezzy, thanks for the link. Interesting read. I use bookmark so forgot that there are many other sections in this forum, including useful stickies and faqs.
Btw, with the engine eating up oil in the early days, all you fellas carry oil in the car? Would you recommend that I buy the Mazda oil from MM (what price?) on day of collection or any recommendations for local conditions?
Cheers.
Hey Ezzy, thanks for the link. Interesting read. I use bookmark so forgot that there are many other sections in this forum, including useful stickies and faqs.
Btw, with the engine eating up oil in the early days, all you fellas carry oil in the car? Would you recommend that I buy the Mazda oil from MM (what price?) on day of collection or any recommendations for local conditions?
Cheers.
use that to subsequently top up ur engine oil. for future top ups, so long as u r gg back to mazda for servicing, they will use this oil....... its available everywhere and being the basic mineral oil, its actually very cheap.
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Originally Posted by lohsk
It actually looks simple... but it's a real bitch to get it fabricated. Probably that's why no one has it.
It looks great. If only you can do away with the two supporting vertical metal bars and it will look perfect!
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Originally Posted by Emperor
It looks great. If only you can do away with the two supporting vertical metal bars and it will look perfect!
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Back to the thread...
Hey Ezzy, thanks for the link. Interesting read. I use bookmark so forgot that there are many other sections in this forum, including useful stickies and faqs.
Btw, with the engine eating up oil in the early days, all you fellas carry oil in the car? Would you recommend that I buy the Mazda oil from MM (what price?) on day of collection or any recommendations for local conditions?
Cheers.
Hey Ezzy, thanks for the link. Interesting read. I use bookmark so forgot that there are many other sections in this forum, including useful stickies and faqs.
Btw, with the engine eating up oil in the early days, all you fellas carry oil in the car? Would you recommend that I buy the Mazda oil from MM (what price?) on day of collection or any recommendations for local conditions?
Cheers.
Cost S$7 4 half lit in sin. But RM 14 for 1 lit across the big drain.