Hard to get?

 

Yeah ordering a freakin' case, paying shipping, waiting for it, etc. It's a hassle. I wish I could walk down to NAPA and just buy it.

 

getting in the car, dealing with other crazy drivers, stopping at traffic lights. going into the store, have every jo, asking you if they can help you, then paying the clerk, while he deals his sales pitch, then back into traffic, that seems like a hassle

or sit at your computer, wait your already there, go to a website order, and wait for it to show up at your front door

 

Man, where do you shop? Besides, I love driving my car so any chance to do that is a treat and I love going to the auto parts store. Not to mention I have an Autozone, Pep boys, O'reilly's, and and Advance Auto Parts all within a mile of my house.

 

short trips no no

 

Yeah I never go anywhere without fully warming up my car. Going to and from work is usually when I do my stops unless I plan a day of errands.

 

that sucks

 

New update!! Got the phone call today new motor is being ordered today everything was approved with a little fight!! Should have car by middle of next week!! Its only been there about 4 weeks already but ill wait as long as something is getting done.
I ask about using a different oil cause we use 5w20 . he said I can only use 5w20 or the motor will NOT be covered under the warranty and I need to continue to keep record of it!! Im just sooo happy to finally get some good news about the car!!

 

Congrat amber!

Mine's still at the dealership. Went in today and they told me they're waiting on a new tool for checing the barometric sensor. Something about a "new method of testing" Mazda now wants the dealerships to use.
The service manager says everything will be covered, a new compression test and whatever these new tests are.

 

New as of January of 2007! lol

 

Gee thanks! Now, I'm even more worried. They did just open this dealership about a year ago and there aren't many 8's around here... coinkidink? This is my third dealership.... I was hoping for a good one this time.

 

Just get it changed with something better (this is debatable) and tell the place to document 5W-20. All my documents stated 10W30 and they didn't blink and eye but hell the first time they didn't ask me for ****.

 

Ohh they asked for everything!! They said no 1st cause my oil changes were hand written receipts . The dearler had to fight thank goodness its been in the shop for the same problem about 6 times thats what got the new motor approved We suppose to get the car wed. so Ill let you guys know how she runs!! Thanks for all yall help and advise!

 

Okay so I did my first real oil change (first one after breakin oil change) with 100% 0W30 GC. I will be sending a sample to Blackstone for ***** and giggles. I tried but gave up (sturdy MF) on cutting apart the K&N oil filter to see how the magnets on the filter worked.

 

/\ Don't worry the magnets would have done their job..

Every RX-8 should have some form of Oil magnet, sump plug and or Oil Filter, or Both.

 

Use a saw on the filter

 

I have two curved magnets around the drain pan bolt and two SCSI magnets on the filter. I was actually surprised how dirty the oil was because It only had like 1500-2000 miles on it (changed it to 0W30 after the 1000 mile break in).

 

HaHa, I used a hack saw and after five minutes I had barely made any progress. I have never seen a oil filter casing that thick. I should have taken pics.

 

If you make it through you would get large metal filings or swarf clinging to the magnets inside filter..

 

Okay, I have my head in too many threads so I figure I would come back her to state my conclusions as of today at nearly 100,000.00 Texas miles.

Not in any certain order.

1. Premix is necessary.
2. SOHN is necessary if you really plan on keeping this car for a long while.
3. Synthetic 0W-30 or higher is necessary.
4. Max out OIC's of 3,000 to 5,000 miles (at most) or double oil changes are necessary.
5. Checking your oil at every fill-up and topping off as needed is necessary.
6. Warming your car up fully before driving is necessary.

These are optional but needed in my opinion.

1. Quality Oil Temp and Coolant temp gauge.
2. Oil cooler Vent Mod (or one large high quality oil cooler)
3. Higher Capacity oil pan.

Now some questions. Opinions are welcome.

There is such a thing as too much premix (excessive carbon build up). Is there reasonable way to determine how much is just right? I am currently using Lucas UCL as premix but should I use it in my SOHN? Since I don't have a cat converter is there really a reason to use a more expensive premix (protek, idemitsu, amsoil) in my SOHN instead of say Pennzoil synthetic 2 stroke?

 

Still running like a top. 8,000 on her so far. Premix since day one, 93 octane Shell only, Mobil1 0W-40.

 

You need a "dual saw"! lol
I recently watched that tv ad. haha

Good to see your 8 is running well. I've been premixing with Lucas UCL as well since it's cheap & easy to find at wally world. I'm planning on getting a case of Idemitsu through our group buy if that goes through.

 

still going strong?

 

10,000 miles and counting Just replaced the radiator and coolant hoses this past weekend. Mazmart OP kit and tranny flush happening this weekend.

 

sweet. i've only put about 7k on my new engine since it was replaced. been using idemitsu/lucas ucl in every tank.