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jtmhjh 08-11-2009 07:12 PM


Originally Posted by Vlaze (Post 3163811)
Oh you big manly man you. Don't forget the 710 sauce.

:hahano:

Are-Ex-Eight 08-11-2009 09:53 PM


Originally Posted by ken-x8 (Post 3161503)
First, welcome to the world of rotary engines.



I recommend 5w30. That's what Mazda specifies everywhere except the US and Canada. Since you're in southern California, you could use the heavier grades that a lot of people recommend, without doing any harm.

IMHO, synthetic is just a waste of money in any car if you change oil every 3000 miles.



Just let it run for about 10 seconds after starting. That's what the owner's manual says, and is reasonable for any car to let oil pressure build up, let things settle down, etc. After driving, if it's warm, just turn it off, no revving. If you don't drive it far enough to warm up, then you let it idle til it is warm and rev to 3k before shutting it off.

Idling is generally not good for any car. You might need to idle in very cold weather for the fast idle and enrichment to finish off, but other than that cars are best warmed by driving gently.

Redlining is recommended for rotaries. Usually you can do it legally only in first or second gear. Shift at higher rpm than you're used to. The power comes in at high rpm, and it's not hurt by revving. In fact, revving a rotary engine is good for both the engine and your soul.

As far as revving ordinary cars - don't forget the classic "Italian tune up." :)

Read the FAQs and stickies for more tips. And browse the site enough to get a feel for who the knowledgable people are and who are not.

Ken

Good points except the one in bold. If you only knew the true difference. Synthetic oil undergoes a much cleaner manufacturing process and truly is better for ANY engine, I really don't care what people/manufacturers/dealers/mechanics say.

Coming from the chemical process side of it.

EDIT: Oh and if you change your own oil it's really not that expensive to use synthetic.

ken-x8 08-11-2009 10:29 PM


Originally Posted by Are-Ex-Eight (Post 3164461)
Good points except the one in bold. If you only knew the true difference. Synthetic oil undergoes a much cleaner manufacturing process and truly is better for ANY engine, I really don't care what people/manufacturers/dealers/mechanics say...

I don't doubt that it's better. It's just that it's way beyond what's needed for street use when you change every 3000 miles. 3000 mile changes with dino is even considered by some to be overkill.

Ken

StormyWankel 08-12-2009 09:14 AM


Originally Posted by gusrb84 (Post 3163523)
BTW, I redlined my rx8 yesterday for the first time, and i think i'm going to fall in love with this sexy beast

Oh you will...when I hit 9k for the first time, even the person driving next to me looked over with a grin on his face :). You are definitely in the right place as far as new-owner info. I have learned a ton about driving/maintaining my 8. As many have said before me, welcome to the addiction my friend...enjoy the ride!

ferg 08-12-2009 09:18 AM

just hold down the gas peddle for a few sec


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