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#38 of 103 Engine squeek by mkoll Sep 21, 2005 (7:53 pm)
Anyone experience an engine squeek which is most audible when the car is warm and idling? Had the dealer check it out yesterday and they tell me that it is a normal noise from the oil pump? Supposedly there is no prior information regarding this problem and the Mazda techs told the dealer that this noise is more noticable on some RX8's than others but that it is normal? At the dealer we had the car up on the rack. The engine mounts checked out, and belt lube did nothinig. I have been next to other Rx's at the gas station and not heard those vehicles making this squeek. Any thoughts? My RX8 is a 2004 and I have had problems with transmision failure, warped rotors, and battery failure.
#39 of 103 Re: current oil specs [wpavlik2] by wpavlik2 Sep 23, 2005 (7:17 am)
Replying to: wpavlik2 (Sep 07, 2005 4:21 pm) I just checked my mileage and it is worse... I believe I will be taking it somewhere else to get it changed again and put 5w20 in. I'm rather annoyed by the whole thing. Anyone else had this happen? I have to wonder if the folks getting the really bad gas mileage are having 5w30 put in without their knowledge? Replies to this message: flatpick (Nov 24, 2005 11:31 pm) wpavlik2 (Nov 27, 2005 7:07 am)
#40 of 103 Re: current oil specs [wpavlik2] by flatpick Nov 24, 2005 (11:31 pm)
Replying to: wpavlik2 (Sep 23, 2005 7:17 am) I just had oil changed in my '04 at Mazda in Charlotte NC...they put in 5w20. Where in NC are you? Replies to this message: wpavlik2 (Nov 27, 2005 7:07 am)
#41 of 103 Re: current oil specs [flatpick] by wpavlik2 Nov 27, 2005 (7:07 am)
Replying to: flatpick (Nov 24, 2005 11:31 pm)   I dont get on here much.   I'm in Winston-Salem.
#42 of 103 Car Maintenance by moadh Jan 27, 2006 (9:06 pm)
Since i had to import my RX-8 from the states, there aren't many garage's that would know their whereabouts on the RX-8 so i have to end up doing all the servicing and such by myself, or taking it to a garage and telling them specifically what to do. I've been using the owner maintenance table for a while now; in addition to my personal knowledge. But i was wondering if there is anything else i have to be looking at in terms of services and service-intervals? thanks
#43 of 103 Re: Air Filters [zoomrx8] by murfbear Jun 11, 2006 (10:53 pm)
Replying to: zoomrx8 (Apr 22, 2004 9:39 am) I am looking for a new air cleaner weather it be OEM or performance, but so far all I can find is Cold Air Intake Kits that require you to remove one of the covers that conceal the engine, and costs about up to $330.00 or so and add another 10-15 HP. I would like to find a airfilter Oem or performance, Airaid,K&N,Green Etc would be fine. Any Web site where I can find?
#44 of 103 have a question about fuel additives.... by lhess Jul 03, 2006 (10:12 am)
this was addressed in a thread in another popular rx8 forum, but it's hard to wade thru all the smarty-pants responses that go on over there.   My question is, Are there any fuel additives (like injector cleaners...) that should be used in our cars? Are there any advantages? Is there a risk of damaging anything? And, if there is something out there, what brand, what's best and how to use it effectively?   I know Pathstar can give us a good and KNOWLEDGEABLE answer and others here can as well. Thanks! Replies to this message: pathstar1 (Jul 03, 2006 8:39 pm)
#45 of 103 Re: have a question about fuel additives.... [lhess] by pathstar1 Jul 03, 2006 (8:39 pm)
Replying to: lhess (Jul 03, 2006 10:12 am) I can only say that I've used Red Line injector cleaner. Did it work? Couldn't tell. Do I think it worked? I think I bought snake oil.   Think about the concentration of one container in a tank of gas (recommended use). The container holds what, 100 cc? In a fuel tank that holds 65 litres!   If you are having trouble with your injectors have a service tech. perform the "official" cleaning routine - they disconnect the fuel line and use the car to pump pure cleaner through the injectors. I had this done to a Chev. Suburban (work truck) once. I didn't notice any difference then either, but it was on the GM scheduled maintenance list.   My personal opinion - if you want proper injector service have them removed and send them to one of several places that clean and test them. This shouldn't be required until they are at least 10 yrs old and the car has 100,000 mi on it. Even then, don't bother unless you are having trouble.
#46 of 103 Thanks Pathstar..... by lhess Jul 06, 2006 (5:21 am)
I hadn't even thought of this issue with this car. I usually put the FI cleaners in my previous car with some regularity, but, as you said, they seemed to be snake oil in a bottle.   I'm not having problems, just wondering if there were any benefits for using these in a rotary. Thanks again!!
#47 of 103 Re: Synthetic Oil [nojets] by oldtimer2 Oct 02, 2006 (10:35 am)
Replying to: nojets (May 11, 2004 8:54 pm) The very thin 5W-20 oil the Mazda dealership puts in is already a blend of synthetic and petroleum oils because that is the only way the range of 5W to 20 can be achieved. This is a quote from a self proclaimed oil specialist on another forum. He also claimed that Mazda runs pure heaver (30W) synthetic oil in their cars in Europe.   Guess why Mazda requires thin 5W-20 oil in the USA....Because Ford needs the extra MPG rating from EPA that only a thinner oil will give them.   The rest of the story from Mazda dealers about synthetic oil is just just the uneducated thinking they can fool the smart owners some of the time. Every one knows who is dumb acting smart and who is smart, but being polite and acting dumb in the presence of dumb...hee,hee....to bad it is true !!! Replies to this message: trispec (Oct 02, 2006 12:55 pm) pathstar1 (Oct 02, 2006 8:40 pm)

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