Okie i just got my first rx8. It's on its way here from the east coast, be here around 2-3 weeks.
It is a 04 Tit Gray.
40,000"KM"
6spd
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I dont think it has been drove around to much in the past few months, as i got it from an Auction.
I have a few questions, what things should I do as soon as i get, "eg; Oil change, top fluids, ect.
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Also being as it's only got 40,000km on it will it still have any warranty's on the car?
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This is also my first Rwd Car, and car with over 140Hp, any tips on driving is it much different then fwd?
"not my first stick shift"
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also if you can direct me to any post's on the site that will give me basic info; eg starting, warming it up, ect.
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Thanks for all the help, and I am very excited to drive my new 8

 

Search function ftw?

 

This is Not Wow "Ftw"

 

Never said it was, regardless, search function is at the top

Or you can check out stickies, and the FAQs

 

FAQ + Search = answers

 

Make sure that all updates have been done to it . Check that out at your Mazda dealership. You'll still have some warranty . Your first RWD go slow till you get used to what your doing .

Good Luck...............

 

https://www.rx8club.com/australia-new-zealand-forum-37/10-things-new-rx-8-owners-should-know-day-1-a-35405/

 

That's a pretty nifty thread

 

thank everyone.

 

you're welcome.

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I was just looking around the site, and i came to this "premix ", after reading this, i still have a few ?. "Do you Put 8oz of that oil straight into the gas tank?"
Also; what Brand/ w? oil should it, also can you use "synthetic oil?"

 

that would be stupid, and as to brand. read a bit more.

beers

 

DONT take your traction control off!

 

yes.

 

Straight into gas tank, Idemetsu is a decent brand.

 

woah o.O
you put oil straight into the gas tank?

 

Like, Castorol or MobileOne??!!?

WTF? That's wack...


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Not regular engine oil, use ready-made premix or two-stroke oil.

 

Think of it like a motorcycle/weedeater type of deal. We can use two stroke to lubricate our seals...

 

ah~
just never heard of this before so it kinda shocked me.

 

You don't have to, it's kind of an 'extra' care step.

If you think of piston rings rubbing on a cylinder - they have combustion on one side and oil on the other. Our apex seals have 'combustion' on both sides, they have a hard life with little lubrication. A little lube in the fuel can make a big difference.

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WELL.
i didnt understand everything u said but i got the main point.
so last question, everytime u fill the tank u add in the oil?

 

hmm. i never looked at it that way before. very interesting

 

Yeah and usually it will absolutely fry your fuel filter in a matter of months, but it is your call.

 

So wait, people who have been premixing for years and never had to repair their fuel filter are making **** up?