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08-31-2009, 12:52 AM
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finally got one
so i just got a used 05 white water pearl grand touring six speed with 33xxx miles on it today for a really good price. this is my first rotary and im kinda new to this stuff. does anyone have any suggestions or tips they could throw at me so i dont ruin the car in the first week? 
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08-31-2009, 07:56 AM
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Welcome. Follow the maintenance schedule religiously. Was there any service records from the previous own? since it has over 30xxxx miles I would change the spark plugs if it hasn't already been done. Change the oil every 3k too.
08-31-2009, 06:37 PM
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so i was reading a sticky for the new owners and it said something about updating the computer in the engine or something like that for the 05. i dont really understand that. anyone know what this is talking about?
08-31-2009, 06:39 PM
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There are recalls for your PCM, basically, they reflash it to a newer version which increases the OMP flow and lean out the gasoline along with many other stuff, this will help your engine last longer. The best way to see if it's updated is to either call MNAO and give them your vin number or go to a dealership and find out.
08-31-2009, 07:06 PM
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how about this premix stuff. i read alot about it but i dont really know what to do with it and does anyone recommend any specific brands? i know this a rather newbish question >.<
12-16-2009, 11:24 PM
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dont trip seach premix and then scroll a lot thts how i did it
how old are u im 17 and i drive a winning blue
lets chill dud
i like in la crescenta not th far away
how old are u im 17 and i drive a winning blue
lets chill dud
i like in la crescenta not th far away
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12-17-2009, 01:59 PM
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Welcome to the club and enjoy the car! Let the car always to reach temperature, check oil level and coolant. Spend some time on the forum and you will learn tones of stuff.
12-17-2009, 06:42 PM
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Welcome and congrats... redline once a day...never shutoff cold...check the oil every other fillup... I would change the plugs and clean the MAF and throttle body...with your mileage for sure call a dealership and check that the recalls/updates are current...
Enjoy the ride
mine is the blue the wife's is the yellow...
Enjoy the ride
mine is the blue the wife's is the yellow...
12-17-2009, 09:12 PM
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I don't want to steal your thread but I bought mine today too! Red 05 6spd. The entire way to pick it up and back I was looking for other 8's but I didn't see one and I was kind of sad. :/
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