Extensive Break-In Instructions
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Extensive Break-In Instructions
I have seen an extensive write up on engine break-in. Does anyone have the link? I've searched and can't find it anymore. I can't guarantee I'll follow it, but I would like to read it over.
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I didn't think there was any particular engine "break in" required for the RX-8, other than the obvious things such as no 9k shifts when the car is cold.
Am I wrong?
Am I wrong?
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This it?
https://www.racingbeat.com/RX8%20Break%20in.htm
...and by the way, I am at just over 1300 miles and have definitely NOT followed their procedure... havin' a lotta fun though...
https://www.racingbeat.com/RX8%20Break%20in.htm
...and by the way, I am at just over 1300 miles and have definitely NOT followed their procedure... havin' a lotta fun though...
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Originally Posted by Rob Tomlin
It's interesting that Mazda and RB recommend changing oil only every 6 months or 7500 miles!
an eye on my oil pretty regularly. I didn't start to see any contaminates in my oil until ~3000 miles (I now have ~3800 and last topped off the oil at 3500). Until that point I had honey colored oil, which is slowly starting to darken. I will be changing mine at 5000 mile intervals, since summer driving in Texas qualifies as "harsh conditions" (extending driving over 90 deg F). Based on what I've been seeing when I check the oil, I think the 5000 mile interval is appropriate for me.
As they say, YMMV
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Thanks guys. I'm going to follow the RB program exactly. Probably don't need to, but what the heck it will make the car seem newer longer.
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I wanted to do RB's break in, but couldn't stand waiting 2000 miles. So I did a hybrid of Mazda's break in and RB's: Kept it under 4k revs and no full throttle for the first 600 miles. Then gradually increased rpms for the next 600 miles. After 1200 miles I started to let her rip.
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I don't get it:
1. It's a machine - it doesn't require stretching, tendon warm-up, etc. - it gets to operating temp' and that's it
2. There are no rings to seat - big issue in pushrod motor break-in
3. I have built 350 hp V8s and taken them to 7,000 rpm within 20 miles - and these V8s are utilizing Flintstone-era technology compared to the 1.3 L in the RX-8
Is it because the motor is that advanced (compared to my old Flintstone V8s)?
I've got 285 miles on my RX... I just don't think I could possibly wait 'till 2,000 miles to start playing... 600? Maybe.
Please inform (read: counsel) a newbie.
-Mark
1. It's a machine - it doesn't require stretching, tendon warm-up, etc. - it gets to operating temp' and that's it
2. There are no rings to seat - big issue in pushrod motor break-in
3. I have built 350 hp V8s and taken them to 7,000 rpm within 20 miles - and these V8s are utilizing Flintstone-era technology compared to the 1.3 L in the RX-8
Is it because the motor is that advanced (compared to my old Flintstone V8s)?
I've got 285 miles on my RX... I just don't think I could possibly wait 'till 2,000 miles to start playing... 600? Maybe.
Please inform (read: counsel) a newbie.
-Mark
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