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Old 03-24-2008 | 04:27 PM
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rx-8 Eating Oil?

Ok so this may sound stupid ... but i just got my rx-8 and have not driven it enough to know .... Does the rx-8 actually eat oil, is this a myth? if not how much oil does it eat on average (yes i know you will tell me to check my dip stick ... but im still asking!)


again ... sorry if i sound retarded im new to this car :P
Old 03-24-2008 | 04:29 PM
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Oh my god ...
Old 03-24-2008 | 04:30 PM
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it is designed to use oil to lube the motor. I check my dipstick every 3-4 fill up. Usually add about 1/3 of a quart then.
Old 03-24-2008 | 04:30 PM
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Oil is injected into the combustion chamber to lubricate the internal seals. This oil comes from the engine sump. You should be checking your oil level at least every other fill of gas. You may not need to add oil at that time, but you need to check.
This is a very basic question. You need to start reading the FAQ's and the forum Stickies to get up to speed on the car.
Old 03-24-2008 | 04:31 PM
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it's normal for the RX8 to use oil. Search around a bit on this forum and read your owners booklet.
Old 03-24-2008 | 04:31 PM
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Mine drinks it... It doesn't eat it.
Old 03-24-2008 | 04:32 PM
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tom: welcome to the forums!

The first thing I would suggest is to sit down and read your owner's manual. Please don't take that as a jab at you, but it's actually what I recommend to all new owners. There's a ton of good info in there and it even adresses the oil consumpion. (which is normal)

Second, I'd recommend checking out the search function on this forum. I find that there's an answer to almost any question a new owner might have.
Old 03-24-2008 | 04:33 PM
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tom: welcome to the forums!

The first thing I would suggest is to sit down and read your owner's manual. Please don't take that as a jab at you, but it's actually what I recommend to all new owners. There's a ton of good info in there and it even adresses the oil consumpion. (which is normal)

Second, I'd recommend checking out the search function on this forum. I find that there's an answer to almost any question a new owner might have.
thx but quick question ... is there a manual online believe it or not i got my 06 rx8 without one
Old 03-24-2008 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Tom3k
thx but quick question ... is there a manual online believe it or not i got my 06 rx8 without one
oh my god ...

Tell me you dont know Mazda made your car ...

Tell me you dont know Mazda's site is www.mazdausa.com ...

Tell me you dont know Mazda has an *owner* section on their site ...
Old 03-24-2008 | 04:36 PM
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yup!

go to www.mazdausa.com.
- click on owner's section
- register with site (you'll need your VIN, have your registration handy)
- you can download a PDF version.
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NY: play nice...
Old 03-24-2008 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Jedi54
NY: play nice...
I am nice !

Practically I gave him all the answers ... I didnt curse or anything .... why you yell at me for ~~~~ *sob*
Old 03-24-2008 | 04:40 PM
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lol ok ok ... iv got it

1 - im an idiot

2 - im reading the manual right now

3 - i expected this to happen lol
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I hate Jedi now ! :angry:
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Originally Posted by nycgps
I am nice !

Practically I gave him all the answers ... I didnt curse or anything .... why you yell at me for ~~~~ *sob*
note that I did not use caps locks or excessive amounts of "!!!!!". Meaning, I am not yelling.

Originally Posted by nycgps
I hate Jedi now ! :angry:
No you don't, you luv Jedi like a fat kid loves cake.
Old 03-24-2008 | 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by nycgps
oh my god ...

Tell me you dont know Mazda made your car ...

Tell me you dont know Mazda's site is www.mazdausa.com ...

Tell me you dont know Mazda has an *owner* section on their site ...
ROFL

most likely the douche who sold it to him didnt say a word about it or didnt know because the dealerships do not train there sales personel good enough.
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Originally Posted by Tom3k
Ok so this may sound stupid ... but i just got my rx-8 and have not driven it enough to know .... Does the rx-8 actually eat oil, is this a myth? if not how much oil does it eat on average (yes i know you will tell me to check my dip stick ... but im still asking!)


again ... sorry if i sound retarded im new to this car :P
You have had your 8 for more then a month now. Just where was the oil level on the dip stick? There are 1.8 quarts between the two marks so when it gets down below half you can add one quart. You don't have to keep toping it off, just don't let it get below the low mark. The manual is your friend....
Old 03-24-2008 | 05:12 PM
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The Renesis has an Oil Metering Pump (OMP) that injects a small quantity of oil into the engine to help lubricate its rotary parts by design. So no, the RX-8 DOES NOT "eat" oil. Historically, old engines, or poorly designed engines, or poorly maintained engines have been known to "eat" oil, which is NOT what the RX-8 does.

(Thread titles like this ("rx-8 Eating Oil?") are one of the reasons the RX-8 gets a bad reputation… just the words a newbie quickly researching the car needs to see. )

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Old 03-24-2008 | 05:15 PM
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You have had your 8 for more then a month now. Just where was the oil level on the dip stick? There are 1.8 quarts between the two marks so when it gets down below half you can add one quart. You don't have to keep toping it off, just don't let it get below the low mark. The manual is your friend....


iv had it a month but have only driven about 300km

had a crap load of snow ... i have winter tires on it but still
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(Thread titles like this ("rx-8 Eating Oil?") are one of the reasons the RX-8 gets a bad reputation… just the words a newbie quickly researching the car needs to see. )
I disagree.
If the title were, "OMG, RX-8 eats oil!!!!" then I could see it scaring newbies off. This at least has a "?" at the end which implies that he's asking. Newbies 'quickly searching' are inquisitive little creatures so I'm sure they'll click on the link and see our answers.
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Originally Posted by nycgps
oh my god ...

Tell me you dont know Mazda made your car ...

Tell me you dont know Mazda's site is www.mazdausa.com ...

Tell me you dont know Mazda has an *owner* section on their site ...

wow! if you took the time to say this how about instead tell him to do a search or just give him a sraight answer,I know the subject its been brought up a million times before, but damn,I've been part to of many real racing community but never in one like this:banghead one were you ask one questiopn and you get stupid replies like this one in return.
Old 03-24-2008 | 06:12 PM
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racesharK: good to have ya! Most of us try and help when we can, even NY is very helpful but I guess we all have our moments. (his big pet peeve is people not searching)
Old 03-24-2008 | 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by RACESHARK
wow! if you took the time to say this how about instead tell him to do a search or just give him a sraight answer,I know the subject its been brought up a million times before, but damn,I've been part to of many real racing community but never in one like this:banghead one were you ask one questiopn and you get stupid replies like this one in return.
when u were in school, you

1. Went straight for answers sheet in the back of the book OR
2. tried to solve the answer on ur own

I did option number 2. what about you ?
Old 03-24-2008 | 06:31 PM
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forums like this one are meant to help one another,or I'm wrong,all I'm saying this is the only place were you get bash just for asking a question,and your right the person should do a search,but if he did'nt ,at least give him the answer or tell to do a search or something not just stupid replies like that,just because somebody might be asking a dumb question does'nt mean there stupid maybe they just need some guidance,unless your were born with the almighty knowledge of the 8.

p.s.

Sorry if it seems I'm trying to hijack the thread,it is not my intecion at all.
Old 03-24-2008 | 06:44 PM
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i know now after owning the rx8 for 1.5 months wat these guys have gone through for 4 years lol... same question again and again.

we need to sticky the better search method, one without the forum

type in google

site:rx8club.com querygoeshere

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