Oil change
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Oil change
So i just acquired an RX8 and was wanting to change the oil. But the manual says that you need a tool for the filter? what? Also It looks sort of like i have a small leak. Gaskets maybe? Idk ive never had a rotary before.
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Hello and welcome!
First things first, before you even do your oil change, read this whole thread. Actually, read it a few times. Let it sink in.
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discuss...t-here-202454/
Second, searching this forum before asking questions is incredibly important. We've all been here for awhile and some of us get cranky seeing the same n00b questions asked over and over. For instance, there has been a DIY on changing the oil in the RX-8 since 2003 located here: https://www.rx8club.com/do-yourself-...dummies-12455/ Just DON'T use 5W-20. 5W-30 at the least.
Personal favorite way to search is employ Google. If you type in a new Google search "site:rx8club.com what you're searching for", you'll get tons of useful responses.
As for the oil around the pan? I would clean up that area real good with brake cleaner and some rags and see if it comes back. That way you'll know you have a leak.
Good luck! O and now go read that first thing I posted again.
First things first, before you even do your oil change, read this whole thread. Actually, read it a few times. Let it sink in.
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discuss...t-here-202454/
Second, searching this forum before asking questions is incredibly important. We've all been here for awhile and some of us get cranky seeing the same n00b questions asked over and over. For instance, there has been a DIY on changing the oil in the RX-8 since 2003 located here: https://www.rx8club.com/do-yourself-...dummies-12455/ Just DON'T use 5W-20. 5W-30 at the least.
Personal favorite way to search is employ Google. If you type in a new Google search "site:rx8club.com what you're searching for", you'll get tons of useful responses.
As for the oil around the pan? I would clean up that area real good with brake cleaner and some rags and see if it comes back. That way you'll know you have a leak.
Good luck! O and now go read that first thing I posted again.
Last edited by rickeo; 04-21-2013 at 07:57 PM.
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you need a tool for the filter? what?
I just took a quick look at the DIY. Besides using heavier oil, as rickeo suggests, get an OEM Mazda oil filter from a dealer. There are past threads from folks who know their stuff indicating that the OEM filters are as good as the best aftermarket ones, and better than typical.
The absence of a long "Which is the best filter" thread tells me that's a solid conclusion.
Ken
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