Hey guys just got my RX-8, i was wondering what gear to cruise on a 35-45 mph and how many RPMs should it be on regularly to cruise. Wasn't sure on what to get it to on the rotary engine. I heard it's good to shift at around 4-5?

Again like I said just got it, if you guys could help me out, it would be much appreciated. Thanks.

Any other important tips on it that would help the car please post!

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drive it as you would any other car, just make sure you to get it into the higher RPM's from time to time; it's good for the engine.

If you're cruising at 45 mph, what gear you are in will affect RPM's quite a bit. I'd probably be in 5th or 6th at that speed if all I'm doing is cruising and don't need the extra power

 

correct me if i'm wrong ( anybody ) if you are just cruising try keeping it under 3750 rpm, thats when the 6th port opens up and your fuel economy drops.

 

i hate how everyone thinks this is such a crazy magical car that you cant drive like you drive any other car in the world..... Dude, its a car... plain and simple..... drive it like you would drive any other car in the entire world.... difference is, if you dont check the oil, its a bigger problem with this car than any other "normal" car......

 

I just think people are more cautious because they love their car and want everything to be perfect with it. I personally watch every little detail on my car so it runs smooth, and have yet to flood it once.

 

Haha thanks Speed, I would have to agree, I know it's a car, but it is new to me, and I want to make sure I do everything right. It really is just because I love it...and I would enjoy having it for a long time to come.

 

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