david_kim5

so im making this thread because i want to change my oil at home but i do not know where to begin.

what kind of oil is recommended for my 8?
what kind of filter is recommended?
where is the filter located?
how much oil should i put?

JessiahC

iTrader: (5)

David, I appreciate your enthusiasm in changing your own oil, it's a good thing to do to save some cash.

However, the topic of oil has been debated since 2003. What I can recommend is go ahead and spend some time searching threads on the forum, and seeing what other owners had to say first, then form your own opinion about it. Not much need for another oil thread after the many we already have.

Best of luck to you!

@!!narotordo

Only use 5W-20 and Mazda oil Filters k oh and keep all your oil receipts.

david_kim5

Jessiahc: yes sir! and thank you.
@!!narotordo: thank you for the knowledge, i'll make sure that's what i do.

WTBRotary!

iTrader: (6)

FWIW dont take only one person's advice... thats not smart, not saying he is wrong but in general, seek advice from several people and go from there...

yiksing

Do the "Raise driver side, passenger side, driver side again" to get more "old" oil out of the car and only refill the amount you got out.

Eish

The manual will recommend oil type. that will be a good start.

dillsrotary

Ironically you posted in the DIY section, yet didn't find the DIY thread.

https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=12455.html

That'll be $5 for finding the thread for you, you can paypal me

david_kim5

=O it is in the DIY thread.
sweeet!!!!!!

hehe ill personally hand deliver you the five monopoly dollars ;]