didn't expect THIS much oil consumption.
i've had my rx-8 for about 2 months. i've only put < 1100 miles on it and still following the break-in rules. but i've already gone through a whole qt of oil (added .5 qt after 1 and again after 2 months) to keep the oil level topped off. doesn't that seem like a little too much oil consumption to be considered normal? at this rate, i don't think it could've made it to its first oil change if i hadn't topped it off. my friend has an rx-8 too and he says his eats 1 qt every 3K miles. i'm not even half way there and i've already gone through a qt. there doesn't seem to be a leak. maybe i'm not checking the oil correctly? warm it up, and wait 5 minutes before checking right? i do drive a pretty short distance on a regular basis, but always warm it up and try to drive a lot on weekends. does that have anything to do with it? will it be better once the engine gets a few thousand miles on it?
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Oil......
The oil consumption seems high for the duration of the break-in, then seems to drop off significantly.
Mine used a jug or two quite quickly, and now, at 30k, seems to use very little. For a good break-in, it's the best oil you'll ever buy! :boink: S |
A lot depends on driving conditions. Stop and go traffic will result in significantly higher consumption, as will high-rpm driving. During periods where most of my driving is in rush-hour it's common for me to be in the 1200 miles/quart range. On the open highway it's more like the 3000 your friend is getting. Iirc, Mazda considers anything better than 600 miles/quart to be "normal". In short, I don't see a problem with what you're getting. If I were one of the people whose 8 never seems to use much oil I'd actually be more worried that the engine was not being lubricated properly.
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Perfectly normal during break-in period and always keep the oil top up, don't wait for a next oil change just to save a few bucks.
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I had the same problem and the dealership indicated I am supposed to add oil between regular maintenance? Apparently the rotary uses oil to lube the engine?
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SilverGuy.....
C'mon now, you're making Edmonton people look dumb.....
You have been on THIS forum since 2003, and yet you have no clue where the oil goes? :spank: Un-frikken-believable. S |
Originally Posted by StealthTL
C'mon now, you're making Edmonton people look dumb.....
You have been on THIS forum since 2003, and yet you have no clue where the oil goes? :spank: Un-frikken-believable. S |
for the first 20K miles my rx8 used 1qt per 1000 miles. Perfectly normal.
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Originally Posted by staticlag
for the first 20K miles my rx8 used 1qt per 1000 miles. Perfectly normal.
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when i drive hard, yes my usually fill is 1qt per 1000 miles. except i change my oil every 2500 so its real quick.
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I drive it hard all the time but I dont really add oil.
I change my oil in less than 3K miles, way before it would be able to burn everything, and I top it off each time I change it. So I think Im good ! :-D |
Originally Posted by StealthTL
C'mon now, you're making Edmonton people look dumb.....
You have been on THIS forum since 2003, and yet you have no clue where the oil goes? :spank: Un-frikken-believable. S I've been here less than a week & I know where it goes. AND, i'm a chick! My first clue was at the oil change sticker my dealer put in my window that said "Check Oil FREQUENTLY" That prompted a question on my part & an explanation on the part of my svc. adv. Okay, so not all dealers may use those stickers & not all owners may ask questions, but surely, you have heard something about it??? |
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Theres a Search button on the top of this forum. You might be an *expert* and never look at manuals. Still Go look at your Manual. *Im a chick* should not be use as an excuse. |
Originally Posted by nycgps
I drive it hard all the time but I dont really add oil.
I change my oil in less than 3K miles, way before it would be able to burn everything, and I top it off each time I change it. So I think Im good ! :-D My dealer recommends checking it every other gas tank fill up. That's approximately every 500 miles. And, there is a mark (added to the dip stick by my dealer) which shows where the "you are one quart low" place is. That way, I know when to add a quart. FYI...it's bad to have TOO much oil too. So, don't add it just because. You have to go through the process of checking the level. I guess it depends on how well you want to maintain your car. |
Originally Posted by nycgps
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Theres a Search button on the top of this forum. You might be an *expert* and never look at manuals. Still Go look at your Manual. *Im a chick* should not be use as an excuse. NOT ME. I was simply saying that I'm a chick & I know what happens to the oil, so what's your excuse if you don't? |
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