JantzenRX-8

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Just changed my oil myself for the first time. It was cake. Thanks for the awesome instructions.

TeamRX8

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Oil Pan Drain Bolt: HE03-10-404
Drain Bolt Gasket: 9956-41-400

note that many fasteners have an odd appearing number like this gasket i.e. #99564-1400, this is a good part number but must be changed to the standard part number format xxxx-xx-xxx

eddybear

Maybe i'm weird but i jus used my gorilla powers and turned the Oil Filter and got it off ... I must say thanks to whoever mentioned tapping the filter before removal, brilliant.

It worked like a charm, when i pulled only like two or three decent drops came out and I didn't even leave it that long either.

Hand pulled & Hand re-tightened, but then i'm built like a gorilla so...

I'd advise the weaklings to buy the F wrench :P

Btw, i did this oil change after 3k and we all know 5w20 syntec looks like Honey, my old oil is like molasses, i mean wat gives...

3k ??? might start changing @ 2k now, it looks awful.

Ross_Dawg

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just did this on Sun. thanks for the great instructions

Riken

Does anyone have a pic of their dip stick? Should I have a F for full and L for low?

Brettus

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should be two marks on the stick - use your powers of cunning and logic to figure out which is which ....

delhi

I finally took a hack at it! Instructions here were great. I've done oil change on my previous cars (all Subarus). before and I have to say due the weird position of the oil filter, it was a bit messy. Also I didn't raise the car so getting the drain plug out was tough. Not easy to leverage as the car is so low. But nevertheless, it's real straight forward. I think in the future, I am going to invest on a Fumoto Valve or those Fram SD2. Makes it much easier. And I used the OEM filters. These are blue canisters.

ZoomZoomH

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the Fumoto valve has saved me SO MUCH time and effort that would've been needed to lift car up and loosen bolt, and then find new washer and retighten bolt. Been using it for 81k+ miles, not one single issue

one of the best bang-for-buck 'mod' I've done for my 8

WTBRotary!

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this question is going to sound dumb, but... assuming you put a whole in the filter to let it drain, your going to need a new one right?!?! sorry its like 4 in the morning here and i wanta make sure im reading this right...

And im also guessing your supposed to change your oil filter every time you change your oil?

Spinning Sushi

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Some people put a hole in their filter so that air can go in so the oil will come out. I personally don't do that, it's just a preference thing.

For example, you have a 1 gallon container of milk, you turn it up-side-down and it comes out VERY slowly. If you put a hole on the bottom of the container, turn it up-side-down, it will come out nice and smoothly and alot faster.

And as for the second question, you absolutely have to replace your old oil filter with a new one, always. If you don't your oil will not flow nicely and you'll get alot of junk in your oil. Your oil filter can even clog itself and prevent flow if you don't change it.

firebirdude

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Yes. That does sound stupid. If you have to ask a question like that, you shouldn't even be changing your own oil.

nycgps

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No need to do that

Just let ur car sit overnight.

no oil will be left in the oil filter.

WTBRotary!

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Not trying to sound rude fire but is this not a forum where you ask questions? im sure at a young age you had questions too my friend... we walk before we run...

firebirdude

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I'm the one being rude. I'll admit. I apologize for it. But you're asking if you need to replace the oil filter if you punch a hole in it. Stop and think about that for a second.

Tigerfootball

I am having the hardest time trying to get the drain plug out. I cannot for the life of me get that thing to even budge. Any words of wisdom? I mean I get the socket on there, and pull as hard as I can and the socket will just pop off and the bolt hasn't moved a millimeter. when I looked at it, the bolt looks like it is kind of deep into the hole, like it was massively over-tightened by the Mazda dealership last time I got it done. this is a great DIY by the way, just can't get that dang drain plug off.

i.s.d_se3p

i have been doing my oil changes for a while now! i have always used castrol GTX, i was wondering if one of you guys might recommend a better oil, if there is one! thanks for the help!....

I8U

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OMG serious answer. Oil brand and weight are subjective here on the forum...use whatever you want, hell use the search bar too. It holds infinite answers to this question.

Greenblurr93

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castrol gtx is fine

solito

HELP!!! Noob question. -Please dont flame me(puts on flame suit) but I need to change the oil filter. -Of course the car isnt running but will it cause air bubbles or something? Just completed an oil change but would like to try a different filter.

Thanks.

firebirdude

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Wow. You have taken noob to another level. LOL!!!!!

Of course you can change the oil filter. It should be done EVERY time you change the oil. Unscrew the existing one and screw on a new one. Nothing special to do before or after. Some people recommend an oil filter cap style wrench (F-size), but I never use em. Just my hands the whole way. It's a tight fit back there, but I've done it many many times now.

solito

Thats Mr. Noob to you son!

Thanks FireBirddude.

CyberPitz

First time changing the oil on the 8 myself, and I must say...a pleasure. Much better than trying to take off the filter/plug of the 7's considering the idiots that had done it prior to me getting the car...everything came off so easily.

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sfredrx8

Hey guys...I own a 2007 Series II RX-8 manual as seen on my signature. I have replaced four quart of oil every time. It is still have a half quart left from full mark. Just curious on how you guys did every oil change.

Juice

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I don't know what you are asking.

Q. Are you asking how much oil it takes to fill the car up after an oil change?

A. That is going to vary on how much you get out, if your oil was low to begin with and so on. I usually refill my oil once every 1500 miles or so to top it off. At 3000 miles It is low again but instead of adding any I just do an oil change. I usually get about 4-5 quarts of oil out this way. The oil system holds about 8 quarts of oil if you include what is in the oil coolers and lines.

To fill a set amount every time you change the oil like I think you are doing is not a good idea. Buy 5-6 quarts so you will have enough. Drain the oil out and change the filter. Fill up the oil until the dipstick reads that it is full. Warm up the car and then let it sit for 5 minutes. Now check your level again. It should be low since some of the oil you just put in is now in the filter. Now take that extra quart or so you have left and fill the car up to the fill mark. Now you are done.

As for the extra oil you have left, it can be used to fill the car up after it burns some. I usually buy 6 quarts and have about 1 left that I keep in the car to keep the oil topped off.

sfredrx8

Thanks for your reply. In short, the amount of oil being changed over the drain level should be constant regardless of the oil level remaining in your enigne. In my case, it will take me 4.5 quart to fill it up to FULL level. In your case, you meant 5 quart minimum, right? One quart left to spare, right?