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#49 of 103 Re: Synthetic Oil [trispec] by pathstar1 Oct 02, 2006 (8:40 pm)
Replying to: trispec (Oct 02, 2006 12:55 pm) It's the old argument that synthetic oil shouldn't be used in the rotary. "Perhaps, but I've been using it for (insert number of years/miles here) and have had no problems." The nervous will not use it. The adventerous will. The frugal wonder why. They reason "Normal" oil works just fine, and due to dillution it has to be changed frequently anyway, so what's the point of using much more expensive synthetic?   It's become a religion. No point in arguing it, just choose a side.   Oil -filters- are another matter entirely. Use the best one you can find! Bigger is also better, as long as it's constructed well.
#50 of 103 Plain ol' charging...... by flatpick Nov 04, 2006 (11:33 am)
I have about had it with this car!!   All I want to do is charge the battery.....or see if it can be charged....I look in manual & see nothing about procedure...I must be blind....someone please give the basics of charging the battery? I fear, with the quirks of this car; that at any point the whole thing might self implode because of its un-user friendly persona!! Nothing but trouble with it and dealer!! Replies to this message: pathstar1 (Nov 04, 2006 2:15 pm) flatpick (Nov 04, 2006 3:01 pm)
#51 of 103 Re: Plain ol' charging...... [flatpick] by pathstar1 Nov 04, 2006 (2:15 pm)
Replying to: flatpick (Nov 04, 2006 11:33 am) If you have an inexpensive charger best to disconnect the -ve post and then charge. Be aware you will loose the radio presets and will probably have to "recalibrate" the electric power steering (procedure in owners manual - not a big deal - turn steering wheel all the way one way then all the way the other way then back to centre).   If you have a very nice charger just connect it and go ahead.   Reason for the "if" is a cheaper charger will be noisy, and that electrical noise can fry electronics. Even with the key off, most of the cars electronics is still connected to the battery.   Make sure the battery is up on fluid before you start, and leave the caps on the battery to reduce the chance a stray spark when you connect or disconnect will ignite the H2 produced. Best to connect without the charger plugged in and unplug the charger before disconnecting. Replies to this message: flatpick (Nov 04, 2006 3:01 pm)
#52 of 103 Re: Plain ol' charging...... [pathstar1] by flatpick Nov 04, 2006 (3:01 pm)
Replying to: pathstar1 (Nov 04, 2006 2:15 pm) Thanks so much.....I remove battery from car...I have a good charger.....I charged and reinstalled....got it cranked back up.....   I purch'd 10/03...2004 MT all options, 30K miles as of 10/06.....I love the handling and the high rev rotary....very disappointed with quality issues...emblems peeling up, finish flaking off interior accents, more recalls than I've ever had to deal with and PIA dealer visits. I don't have confidence in this car is the bottom line. It has issues every 6 months....recalls or failures...and the joy I get from the driving experience does not make up for the headaches I've encountered since purchase.   C-
#54 of 103 Re: 2007 MDX pricing [automoblog] by Sylvia STAFF Nov 04, 2006 (4:53 pm)
Hi - Since this is a discussion for the RX-8 you probably want to ask your question in the Mazda MDX Prices Paid Buying & Leasing discussion. I moved your post there where it can be answered.
#55 of 103 Best Snow Tires for RX-8 by mcusmc Nov 08, 2006 (9:25 am)
With the Jersey winter coming up, can everyone let me know which winter tire they are using for their RX-8'S? Is the Avon Tech M550 A/S a good idea? Thank you. Replies to this message: trispec (Nov 09, 2006 3:11 am)
#56 of 103 Re: Best Snow Tires for RX-8 [mcusmc] by trispec Nov 09, 2006 (3:11 am)
Replying to: mcusmc (Nov 08, 2006 9:25 am) I went with the Avon all seasons because here in Boston, it's not so much snow and ice as it is the constantly wet road surface with lots of pot holes. Snow tires don't help with wet roads and snow tires get chewed up with pot holes because the softer rubber compound has a poor tread wear.   Avon all seasons have a 380 tread wear rating. All seasons provide 90% of snow tire and 90% of performance tires.
#57 of 103 interior rattles/noise by reidswitch Nov 09, 2006 (8:29 pm)
Picked up my 06 RX8 last month. Grand Touring package, Nav, you name it... I noticed rattles commming from the dash,doors and in the head liner above the B piller. The rattles are loud and the dealer said it is normal for the car. They pulled out the dash and all the panels and put in foam to control the noise but didnt help much. Is any one else having this problem. also the door handle where the lock makes noise and moves when it gets hot outside. Please let me know. Replies to this message: yellowrx8 (Nov 10, 2006 6:02 am) pathstar1 (Nov 10, 2006 8:08 am)
#58 of 103 Re: interior rattles/noise [reidswitch] by yellowrx8 Nov 10, 2006 (6:02 am)
Replying to: reidswitch (Nov 09, 2006 8:29 pm) My '04 has a similar issue. some they have been able to fix, some not. i continue to just let them know when i take it in for other service so it is documented. if any one has suggestions on something that worked, please post it Replies to this message: pathstar1 (Nov 10, 2006 8:08 am)

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