sup guys, new to the site
08-04-2008, 09:23 PM
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sup guys, new to the site
i just got a black 2005 RX-8 and came here to get the scoop on stuff. Its pretty much a daily driver. i also have a 2002 corvette with a 416 LS3 as well.
My first question is.......the oil light has come on...how low is the oil at that point? how much should I put in? I know when it comes on in the vette its about 1 quart low...answers?
My first question is.......the oil light has come on...how low is the oil at that point? how much should I put in? I know when it comes on in the vette its about 1 quart low...answers?
08-04-2008, 09:30 PM
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One more thing, the RX-8 consumes oil. You'll be down about a quart of oil approximately every 3,000 miles. The light should go on by then, this is the reason why to always check on your oil level for the 8. I usually top it off every 1,000 miles and change the oil at every 3,000 miles.
08-04-2008, 10:33 PM
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illinois i would use 5w30 in the summer and 5w20 in the winter (if your gonna drive it in the winter personally i would not i know how shitty it gets in the snow) so buy a beater....but if you do drive it 5w20 will help the warm up time
08-04-2008, 10:41 PM
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08-04-2008, 10:46 PM
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Here you go:
If you need more information on oil capacity, go here: https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/diy-max-oil-out-oil-change-90879/
here is how you do it....
after removing the oil filter
1 jack up the exhaust manifold side of the motor (pass side in usa)
2 take out drain plug, let drain till just a trickle comes out.
3 let down the car, jack up the other side.
4 let drain till complete..
5 install drain plug. drop car back to ground.
6 install oil filter.
put 5 qts of oil in car. start car let run for a bit... but dont flood it...
check oil level..... fill as necessary...
i put in over 6 qts when i made this fortunate error...
hope this helps.
beers
after removing the oil filter
1 jack up the exhaust manifold side of the motor (pass side in usa)
2 take out drain plug, let drain till just a trickle comes out.
3 let down the car, jack up the other side.
4 let drain till complete..
5 install drain plug. drop car back to ground.
6 install oil filter.
put 5 qts of oil in car. start car let run for a bit... but dont flood it...
check oil level..... fill as necessary...
i put in over 6 qts when i made this fortunate error...
hope this helps.
beers
08-04-2008, 10:59 PM
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Here you go:
If you need more information on oil capacity, go here: https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=90879
If you need more information on oil capacity, go here: https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=90879
08-05-2008, 12:59 AM
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It's a Cavalier
08-05-2008, 01:45 PM
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Hi Carter! I was wondering if you would make your way over here sometime. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Guys - Vglnte has one very bad *** Vette but he is new to the rotary.
Guys - Vglnte has one very bad *** Vette but he is new to the rotary.