Not sure what the differences are but I've read the few how-to's on this site and will get a hex set for my ratchet since it's a recessed hex plug on the series 2. Do those kinds of plugs use washers? If so, is there a certain type/brand I need to go with or are they all standard/generic?


According to Amazon those fit the series 2.

 

Ah, guess I'll just use some super glue, or some caulk. No one seems to know so it's whatever I feel like securing the thing with right?

Edit: Never mind, the ones on Amazon that I linked had the OEM part number in them from Mazda. So they are OEM-alike. Good enough.

 

As long as you don't lose it when you drain the oil, you're good.

I changed mine when it started to look tatty, about five years ago.

No need to fixate on it......

 

What stealth said, only other reason to change it is if its leaking.

 

I went to drain the oil on my new-to-me rx8 and sure enough the drain plug hex opening is rounded off. I could use a tip or 2 on how to get that bugger out of there.

 

try a hex bolt extractor

 

 

then get a Fumoto oil drain valve for your S2. Search site for Fumoto F106

 

you could also JB Weld a small Allen key end into the oil plug then use an appropriately sized socket to remove it for oil changed

 

Thanks guys. I ordered a hex/screw extractor set.

edit: It worked like a charm. Hopefully I can get the extractor out of the plug now.