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Just Got my rx8. Should i change my trans/diff fluid?

Old Aug 1, 2011 | 11:31 AM
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Just Got my rx8. Should i change my trans/diff fluid?

Whats going on everyone. I just got my rx8 and it has 91,900 miles. I have tried to search but i didnt find an answer. Im wanted to know if i should change the trans and diff fliud. The car is running great but i juat wanna make im giving it the right maintenance. Thanks.
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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Travis D
Whats going on everyone. I just got my rx8 and it has 91,900 miles. I have tried to search but i didnt find an answer. Im wanted to know if i should change the trans and diff fliud. The car is running great but i juat wanna make im giving it the right maintenance. Thanks.
Yes!

And coils, plugs, motor oil.

Check brake pads and air filter.
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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by REDRX3RX8
Yes!

And coils, plugs, motor oil.

Check brake pads and air filter.
K will do the plugs coils and wires were done at 89k an it has a k n intake. But will deff change trans fluid. Thanks
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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 10:14 PM
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use redline for tranny and diff
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Novoken
use redline for tranny and diff
Royal Purple makes fluid for it too... Is there a significant difference in quality between the two?
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by CrazyJek
Royal Purple makes fluid for it too... Is there a significant difference in quality between the two?
CW around here is that Redline is the way to go. The RX-8 tranny is quite sensitive to oil. I tried 2 other brands before using MT-90 ... big difference!
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 11:56 AM
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I think it's a good idea to replace all fluids after picking up a used car.
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 12:09 PM
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^ Yes, unless you know for a fact that one fluid or another was replaced recently, replace 'em all.
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