Icedbs Turbocharged January 29, 2011 Share January 29, 2011 Hi all, Thinking of buying a 2nd hand RX8. May I know what are all the maintenance that has to be done for this car? Is it expensive? Also, how is the FC like? Thanks ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowrx8 Clutched January 29, 2011 Share January 29, 2011 Hi all, Thinking of buying a 2nd hand RX8. May I know what are all the maintenance that has to be done for this car? Is it expensive? Also, how is the FC like? Thanks FC is between 6l to 9l per km. Rem not to go to those so called rotary specialist to service ur car.. U can get better n more sincere mechanic from other more honest workshop tat will not rip u apart. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog70 2nd Gear January 29, 2011 Share January 29, 2011 (edited) This car only takes mineral engine oil and needs to service every 5000 km. Edited January 29, 2011 by MadDog70 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legendary Clutched January 29, 2011 Share January 29, 2011 This car only takes mineral engine oil and needs to service every 5000 km. Not true... Synthetic Rotary engine oil works best Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowrx8 Clutched January 29, 2011 Share January 29, 2011 (edited) Use Idemisu mineral racing Engine Oil 4litre at only $30 for every 5000km Good to know the Spare part agent of mazda. As u can get the spares direct from them, and juz neg the larbour with ur preferred workshop. U can save alot from there. Not advisable to mod this car, as it's really sad to see ppl spend so much yet so little gain. It's not tat scary to own a rx8, juz dun be the next carrot victim Edited January 29, 2011 by Yellowrx8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ER-3682 Twincharged January 29, 2011 Share January 29, 2011 FC is between 6l to 9l per km. Rem not to go to those so called rotary specialist to service ur car.. U can get better n more sincere mechanic from other more honest workshop tat will not rip u apart. Should be 6-9Km/L not 6-9L/Km.!,This car also 'drinks' Engine oil,1L/1000Km. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EventH 1st Gear January 29, 2011 Share January 29, 2011 you got any sincere mech to recommend that can do rx8? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowrx8 Clutched January 29, 2011 Share January 29, 2011 Should be 6-9Km/L not 6-9L/Km.!,This car also 'drinks' Engine oil,1L/1000Km. Haha.. Paiseh... The more u loop the car, the more it drinks the engine oil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xyberz9 Neutral Newbie February 2, 2011 Share February 2, 2011 Hope all ur questions have been answeredz.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyl Neutral Newbie March 16, 2011 Share March 16, 2011 FC is between 6l to 9l per km. Rem not to go to those so called rotary specialist to service ur car.. U can get better n more sincere mechanic from other more honest workshop tat will not rip u apart. HI, my name is kelly, i am from a market research company. I am looking for 2 Mazda RX8 MALE owners who are interested in attending focus group discussion for about 2 hours. we are compensating you with a cash incentive of $240 for taking time out on 24th or 25th of march 2011 . location is at Toa Payoh. This is not a scam. If you wish to find out more about us, kindly google us at facebook and internet. www.elementsofresearch.com. hope to hear from someone soon!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robo 2nd Gear March 16, 2011 Share March 16, 2011 HI, my name is kelly, i am from a market research company. I am looking for 2 Mazda RX8 MALE owners who are interested in attending focus group discussion for about 2 hours. we are compensating you with a cash incentive of $240 for taking time out on 24th or 25th of march 2011 . location is at Toa Payoh. This is not a scam. If you wish to find out more about us, kindly google us at facebook and internet. www.elementsofresearch.com. hope to hear from someone soon!!! im very free during that 2 days... but i dun drive an RX8. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbowbiatch 6th Gear March 16, 2011 Share March 16, 2011 HI, my name is kelly, i am from a market research company. I am looking for 2 Mazda RX8 MALE owners who are interested in attending focus group discussion for about 2 hours. we are compensating you with a cash incentive of $240 for taking time out on 24th or 25th of march 2011 . location is at Toa Payoh. This is not a scam. If you wish to find out more about us, kindly google us at facebook and internet. www.elementsofresearch.com. hope to hear from someone soon!!! just now u look for Beemers.. now u looking for rx8.. how many more ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubberstamp Neutral Newbie March 16, 2011 Share March 16, 2011 FC is between 6l to 9l per km. Rem not to go to those so called rotary specialist to service ur car.. U can get better n more sincere mechanic from other more honest workshop tat will not rip u apart. i second that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forhod Clutched March 16, 2011 Share March 16, 2011 Pretty much is all covered by the bros liao, Another thing the older RX8 has a lot of funny sound, so don't complain after you get one. Example the Steering area got knocking sound when driving at uneven road, another one is the coolant light turns on at times. It is due to the coolant tank sensor, but that requires to replace the whole assembly. Just to let you know some common problems for RX8. But if you get the newer gen RX8 the problems are lesser. Must always check engine oil level!! This engine consumes engine oil and only mineral oil or the Special Rotary oil to be used. If you use normal synthetic oil, your rotary apex seal will be gone very fast. Otherwise, this is a fun car to drive. It is not about the power but the overall balance of the car. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog70 2nd Gear May 18, 2011 Share May 18, 2011 Pretty much is all covered by the bros liao, Another thing the older RX8 has a lot of funny sound, so don't complain after you get one. Example the Steering area got knocking sound when driving at uneven road, another one is the coolant light turns on at times. It is due to the coolant tank sensor, but that requires to replace the whole assembly. Just to let you know some common problems for RX8. But if you get the newer gen RX8 the problems are lesser. Which generation has these issues? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mecontle 1st Gear May 18, 2011 Share May 18, 2011 wa rx8 is like another alfa, like that kind of maintenance i rather drive a van Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xers007 Supercharged May 18, 2011 Share May 18, 2011 Use Idemisu mineral racing Engine Oil 4litre at only $30 for every 5000km When you say every 5000km changing of the engine oil, is there any other things to do during this maintenance? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowrx8 Clutched May 18, 2011 Share May 18, 2011 For my ex car, I dun go back service at mazda motor. COS THEY ARE FREAKING SLOW! Usually i will follow the service checklist by MM. http://www.mazda.com.sg/moby/export/sites/...ist/RX-8_MT.pdf Anyway, a friendly advise, dun try those so called "Rotary specialist" workshops. Unless u got tons of $ & dun mind ppl milk u like a cow... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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