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New to rx8's need a little help

Hi guys i just got my first rx8 and love it. i understand there are a lot of do's and dont's such as letting it run 10mins before driving.

i was just wondering what else i need to do before i turn off the engine and start the engine ect as i know there ain't your average car. just looking for advise aswell so i can make a list and print it out so i know i can look after the rx8

many thanks guys

Hey, welcome to the club. Hope you enjoy your new car. I would recommend revving the car up to 3.5-4K RPM before turning it off.

Also please read this new owner's thread: https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-197/new-potential-owners-start-here-202454/

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Originally Posted by Peekabooo (Post 4290440)

would recommend revving the car up to 3.5-4K RPM before turning it off.

Completely unnecessary unless your ignition is failing.

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How do I shut off an RX-8?
This somewhat ridiculous question keeps popping up recently. Other than the obvious "turn the key counter clockwise and remove",there is literally nothing special that you have to do. You will find people that insist that I am wrong in making this statement, but no, it is just that they are taking one symptom and extrapolating preventative measures even further off base than they already were. For example, you will find people that swear by reving the engine to 4,000rpm in neutral and cutting the key out there, with the revs up. They are doing this under the assumption that the faster spinning rotors will help sweep excess fuel out of the rotor housing, to prevent a flood. The problem with this idea is already explained in the Flooding section above. If your engine is already warm, there is no excess fuel being dumped in! (Except perhaps the fuel needed to rev to 4,000rpm). Shutting it off at 4,000rpm is no different in terms of fuel than shutting it off at 750rpm. If your engine is currently cold, then this could only POSSIBLY have an impact if your ignition or starter or battery is failing, in which case 'yes', it might help prevent a flood. But a flood is a symptom of another issue anyway, and only happens on START, not on SHUTDOWN.

Who said let it run 10 mins before driving?

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Originally Posted by Peekabooo (Post 4290440)

*face palm*

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Originally Posted by Peekabooo (Post 4290440)

You should re-read the owner's thread.

Too many people come in here with the mind set that this car is soo unique that it's some sort of alien that must be treated differently from a regular car lol. Yes it is a rotary, yes there are some things you should def. read up on to know more about this car. Try to redline once a day or a couple times, and try not to shut off the engine before it has warmed up to the middle of the temp gauge. Also look into premixing, and be on top of the oil level because the car does consume oil in order to lubricate the rotors. Other than that you can treat it like a regular car.

^ which 'like any other car' includes 'knowing what can go wrong'. Because every car has their own list :)