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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 04:43 PM
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I havent Had my Car long enough to have to change the oil yet just wondering if it anymore difficult then changing it in another car and what do you use to get under it a jack or what? and just wondering what the best breaks to put on the back tires are? thanks
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 04:57 PM
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you dont put "brakes" on tires. but with a stock car just use oem pads or some nice hawk hps ceramic

oil change is the same but the filter is on top of the back of the motor, hard to get to.

use 5w30 or 10w30 synthetic blend or royal purple synthetic.
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 04:57 PM
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It easy to change the oil on the 8. Just need a jack to get under the car to get to the oil drain plug. Remember to always change the oil drain plug seal. Cheap insurance. And go to the auto parts store and get a cup oil filter wrench. I do not rmember the correct name for it. An oil filter wrench will not work not enough room.
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by invasion08
And go to the auto parts store and get a cup oil filter wrench.
Its an F-type cap wrench.
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 08:04 PM
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I havent Had my Car long enough to have to change the oil yet just wondering if it anymore difficult then changing it in another car and what do you use to get under it a jack or what? ....
The Do It Yourself Forum is full of great DIYs. Check out DIY: RX-8 Oil Change for dummies. I use ramps.
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