DIY: RX-8 Oil Change for dummies
05-30-2005, 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by S3/P3/E2
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This is where the warning bells go off. Am I willing to chance my life on the "emergency" scissors jack graciously provided by Mazda (you know, the one that was provided without a spare tire unless you ordered it)? Short answer: oh hell no.
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This is where the warning bells go off. Am I willing to chance my life on the "emergency" scissors jack graciously provided by Mazda (you know, the one that was provided without a spare tire unless you ordered it)? Short answer: oh hell no.
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06-07-2005, 01:01 AM
#102
Originally Posted by syntrix
Anyone fit the Mobil M1-110 yet?
And when I meant cheap Mazda filter, I was referring to the PRICE of the filter. The internals are the same, and motorcycle filter has to work MUCH harder than a car filter. So rest assured, that little filter must be doing great things for the rotory!
And when I meant cheap Mazda filter, I was referring to the PRICE of the filter. The internals are the same, and motorcycle filter has to work MUCH harder than a car filter. So rest assured, that little filter must be doing great things for the rotory!
06-12-2005, 04:35 PM
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Thanks to all the previous posters. First oil change today at 2300 miles. Used the pureone filter, fram sd-2 sure drain and castrol oil (4 qts). Everything went smoothly, except the factory filter, which was very much more than "hand" tightened.
Had I not read this thread, my experience would probably have been much different, thanks again RX8club!
Had I not read this thread, my experience would probably have been much different, thanks again RX8club!
06-12-2005, 05:10 PM
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Sd-2.....
Istalled a Sure Drain valve (SD-2) a while back, and just changed my oil for the second time with it installed. 
Very impressed, the brass cap covers the ball valve, keeps it nice and clean, and it drained reasonably quickly - I cut the drain hose down to a couple of inches, so it just clears the bottom of the car.
Capped, the whole thing is WAY lower profile than the Fumoto setup, which needs the 'extender' so sticks out even more.
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Very impressed, the brass cap covers the ball valve, keeps it nice and clean, and it drained reasonably quickly - I cut the drain hose down to a couple of inches, so it just clears the bottom of the car.
Capped, the whole thing is WAY lower profile than the Fumoto setup, which needs the 'extender' so sticks out even more.
S
07-05-2005, 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by mjcampb
Thanks to all the previous posters. First oil change today at 2300 miles. Used the pureone filter, fram sd-2 sure drain and castrol oil (4 qts). Everything went smoothly, except the factory filter, which was very much more than "hand" tightened.
Had I not read this thread, my experience would probably have been much different, thanks again RX8club!
Had I not read this thread, my experience would probably have been much different, thanks again RX8club!
07-06-2005, 12:13 AM
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Originally Posted by silentgame
is anyone using synthetic? I've always used Mobil 1 full synthetic in my two vtec cars and i drove them to hell and back with no problems.
08-16-2005, 12:51 PM
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Yes, there were images but they disappeared some time ago and the mods have not been able to resurrect them. I happen to have the first part of the thread saved on my hard drive and will send you a zip file that includes the images. PM me with an e-mail address and I'll send them now.
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10-22-2005, 09:14 AM
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Has anyone used one of these for their oil changes, god it makes it that much easier...
http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog....4500&SKU=10122
http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog....4500&SKU=10122
10-22-2005, 09:23 AM
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I would be concerned that some significant quantity of oil, including the heavier metalic particulates that settle to the bottom, would remain in the oil pan. Not to mention that I can crawl under the car many times for that kind of money.
10-22-2005, 10:32 PM
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anyone try using a magnet at the bottom of the oil pan to take up additional metallic particles?
i know tranny pans have em... maybe i'll just stick some magnetic strip on the bottom of the pan outside... then once in a while take off the pan and clean it up...
i know tranny pans have em... maybe i'll just stick some magnetic strip on the bottom of the pan outside... then once in a while take off the pan and clean it up...
10-22-2005, 10:48 PM
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Ever having problems getting off that stock oil filter because it is on too tight? Go to Napa and purchase the wrench (STL 63600) $14.00, spins it right off. This wrench is setup like a claw, as you are turning it, it applies more pressure to the oil filter... Really worked great on my 05'.
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10-22-2005, 11:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Gerael
anyone try using a magnet at the bottom of the oil pan to take up additional metallic particles?
i know tranny pans have em... maybe i'll just stick some magnetic strip on the bottom of the pan outside... then once in a while take off the pan and clean it up...
i know tranny pans have em... maybe i'll just stick some magnetic strip on the bottom of the pan outside... then once in a while take off the pan and clean it up...
10-23-2005, 05:26 AM
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Originally Posted by kraeji
What type of oil filter wrench are you guys using for the OEM filter?
10-23-2005, 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Gerael
does it pick up stuff?