New owner, 09 sport, 6 speed.
01-18-2017, 01:41 PM
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New owner, 09 sport, 6 speed.
Hey everyone!
I've had my rx-8 for about a week now. I was so excited to finally get my dream car.
I have the Sport version, and so far so good. Only problem is yesterday I noticed a trim piece fell out while I was driving I guess. I was wondering if anyone knew where I could find this piece? It's the piece that goes around the fog light with the chrome. Anyway, I love everything about it. It had decent miles, and only 2 previous owners. I couldn't believe how smooth it shifts into gears. I can't wait to see what's in store in the future with this beauty.
01-19-2017, 07:50 AM
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Welcome. Love that colour. Read up about proper care of this engine, there are a few things you need to know.
As for the trim piece, try ebay or a local junkyard. Sometimes there are people in the for sale section of this forum who part out whole cars. Obviously the dealer should be able to get it for you, but it may be expensive.
As for the trim piece, try ebay or a local junkyard. Sometimes there are people in the for sale section of this forum who part out whole cars. Obviously the dealer should be able to get it for you, but it may be expensive.
01-19-2017, 08:25 AM
#6
Congrats on your dream car! Time to start reading, lot of great material here! Always try to search because most likely, your question has been already asked and answered! If you ever have a dumb ?, theres already a thread for that so ask away!
01-19-2017, 11:39 AM
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40th anniversary Edition
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.
At 100k, anything original in the cooling system is really suspect and failure prone. It represents the biggest threat to your engine.
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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.
At 100k, anything original in the cooling system is really suspect and failure prone. It represents the biggest threat to your engine.
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