Hey all!

I literally just registered now so im very much new. I also am receiving my first Rotary tomorrow. The RX8. I have seen all over that these cars are quite crazy on maintenance and are problematic cars, but I'd rather like to hear from the RX8 community themselves what would be the best way to maintain the car? I want to do my best to maintain this car since its going to be my daily driver

 

Welcome, read the new owner stickies.
Everything you need to know is there.
Probably most importantly, Always Premium gas, & check, top off motor oil every other tank.
Have fun!

 

Read the threads that are stickied in this section. They'll help you the most.

And welcome.

 

Read the stickies!
Read them again!
Print them for the bathroom!

It is a concentrate of the most useful information you can start out with. I feel like it's helped me already.

 

congratz and welcome..

did someone tell you about stickies ??lol

Dont be scared of that redline every once in a while enjoy that rotary raoaring at 9k rmp ;-)

 

rule 1 don't shut it off right after you start it to prevent flooding
rule 2 check oil often
rule 3 premium fuel
rule 4 redlining is beneficial so enjoy it



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Hi All! Thanks for the replies. I did a search and found loads of info on the sight. Im currently going through them. These cars are quite a bit to handle maintenance wise. Luckily I wont be doing really any racing and just enjoying the car everyday. Will definitely print the information out. Its like doing a short course in car maintenance ^_^

 

Actually Cypher it's the long course. You'll constantly be learning about this car. You have come to the right place for that learning experience though. This forum has some of the best minds, builders, racers of strictly rotary engines you will ever find. What year 8? MT? Engine compression test numbers? Mileage? There are many different reliability mods that can be done for this car i would suggest you do some reasearch on those. Things like an Ignition kit from BHR, Or the Sohn Adapter. Anyway welcome, enjoy the experience.

 

Welcome to the club

 

Congrats. Throw up some pics when you get it. And welcome.

 

Welcome.

The year and model will help.

If an older one, check out my $100 thread below. Lots of good stuff there.

 

I dont know the compression yet. I never had it tested. Ill hopefully have it done this Saturday coming. Year model is 2006, MT. Has a second engine in and the new engine has done around 25 000miles. Will post some pics this weekend when I wash the car!

 

Thanks will go and have a look at your thread! Its 2006 model, Hi Power model around
25 000miles on the clock. Has a new engine from mazda.

 

Thanks for the welcome! Will definitely post up some pics this coming weekend when i have her washed and looking great.