sup guys, new to the site

Aug 4, 2008 | 09:23 PM

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sup guys, new to the site

i just got a black 2005 RX-8 and came here to get the scoop on stuff. Its pretty much a daily driver. i also have a 2002 corvette with a 416 LS3 as well.
My first question is.......the oil light has come on...how low is the oil at that point? how much should I put in? I know when it comes on in the vette its about 1 quart low...answers?

Aug 4, 2008 | 09:26 PM

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It means you're dangerously low. Go check your dipstick and then follow this chart:

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Originally Posted by Nubo

[|--------------------] 1.8 quarts low
[-|-------------------] 1.6 quarts low
[-----|---------------] 1 quart low
[------------|--------] 1/2 quart low

Aug 4, 2008 | 09:28 PM

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Also, you should always check your oil level at every gas fill-up, it's a good common practice for any car, especially the 8.

Aug 4, 2008 | 09:30 PM

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One more thing, the RX-8 consumes oil. You'll be down about a quart of oil approximately every 3,000 miles. The light should go on by then, this is the reason why to always check on your oil level for the 8. I usually top it off every 1,000 miles and change the oil at every 3,000 miles.

Aug 4, 2008 | 09:36 PM

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how many quarts go in? and what oil weight does the dealer use? 5w-20?

I just want to add the same stuff until I change it to what i want

Aug 4, 2008 | 09:38 PM

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yeah it's low you need to check it every other oil change! welcome to the addiction

Aug 4, 2008 | 09:39 PM

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the dealer would have put in 5w20 but depending on your location you should use 5w30 or 10w30

Aug 4, 2008 | 09:40 PM

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im in Illinois where we have humid hot as hell summers and cold as **** dry winters

Aug 4, 2008 | 09:46 PM

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Welcome to the club man, Lets see some pics of the 8 and the vette!

Black is the best color btw..

Aug 4, 2008 | 09:47 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by vglnte1

how many quarts go in? and what oil weight does the dealer use? 5w-20?

I just want to add the same stuff until I change it to what i want

Geez... I just told you how much oil you need...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Renesis SE3P

It means you're dangerously low. Go check your dipstick and then follow this chart:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nubo

[|--------------------] 1.8 quarts low
[-|-------------------] 1.6 quarts low
[-----|---------------] 1 quart low
[------------|--------] 1/2 quart low

Mazda recommends 5w-20 non-synthetic oil.

Aug 4, 2008 | 10:15 PM

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your retarded pls sell ur car

Aug 4, 2008 | 10:33 PM

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illinois i would use 5w30 in the summer and 5w20 in the winter (if your gonna drive it in the winter personally i would not i know how shitty it gets in the snow) so buy a beater....but if you do drive it 5w20 will help the warm up time

Aug 4, 2008 | 10:41 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Renesis SE3P

Geez... I just told you how much oil you need...

Mazda recommends 5w-20 non-synthetic oil.

i meant total amount of quarts...i havent looked in the book or even lifted to hood yet. ive been to busy building the vette.

Aug 4, 2008 | 10:43 PM

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Quote:

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Welcome to the club man, Lets see some pics of the 8 and the vette!

Black is the best color btw..

no pics of the 8 yet. but here is the vette

Aug 4, 2008 | 10:46 PM

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Here you go:

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Originally Posted by swoope

here is how you do it....

after removing the oil filter

1 jack up the exhaust manifold side of the motor (pass side in usa)

2 take out drain plug, let drain till just a trickle comes out.

3 let down the car, jack up the other side.

4 let drain till complete..

5 install drain plug. drop car back to ground.

6 install oil filter.

put 5 qts of oil in car. start car let run for a bit... but dont flood it...

check oil level..... fill as necessary...

i put in over 6 qts when i made this fortunate error...

hope this helps.

beers

Quote:

Originally Posted by swoope

normally if you do the car flat, you put in ~ 4 qts...

if you do it this way you get out ~ 6 qts... as i said this happened by accident. i put 4 in ran the car and the dipstick was dry....

this is why i suggest 5 qts.... dry dipstick bad....

beers

If you need more information on oil capacity, go here: https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/diy-max-oil-out-oil-change-90879/

Aug 4, 2008 | 10:59 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Renesis SE3P

Here you go:

If you need more information on oil capacity, go here: https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=90879

cool, thanks for your help

Aug 5, 2008 | 12:59 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by vglnte1

no pics of the 8 yet. but here is the vette

Nice car. LS3 stroker is a nice setup... what is it putting down, 490-520 rwhp? I also see the Nitto drags on the back. Getting them to hook?

Aug 5, 2008 | 04:15 AM

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Quote:

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cool, thanks for your help

No problem. Glad to be of help.

Aug 5, 2008 | 08:31 AM

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Renesis SE3P wins this thread. Thanks for the ascii dipstick chart man!

Aug 5, 2008 | 10:48 AM

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hmmmmmm215 in the morning.....johns a tweeker...

Aug 5, 2008 | 11:11 AM

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nice lookin vette

Aug 5, 2008 | 11:26 AM

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Congrats on the 8 and welcome to the club. Nice vette.

Aug 5, 2008 | 12:33 PM

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welcome to the addiction

Aug 5, 2008 | 12:34 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Renesis SE3P

It means you're dangerously low. Go check your dipstick and then follow this chart:

lol, ascii art dipstick readings...

Aug 5, 2008 | 01:45 PM

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Hi Carter! I was wondering if you would make your way over here sometime. Let me know if you have any other questions.

Guys - Vglnte has one very bad *** Vette but he is new to the rotary.