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#7 of 104 The best way to destroy a rotary is to lug it. by flatpick Feb 13, 2004 (3:13 pm)
<<Once warmed up I'll keep the revs up, never going below 4K and usually between 5K and 8K. The best way to destroy a rotary is to lug it. Rotaries live to rev -- it's what the engine was designed for>>   Can someone explain a bit further what the issues are with driving with rpm's below 4K. What damage could be done? I drove a 5.0 Mustang before my RX8 and we all know how the V8's pull in low rpm so I find myself shifting maybe a little earlier sometimes as I'm been use to the chugging a Mustang for 5 years....   Love this RX8 just need to get use to 5-8K rpm shift points.
#9 of 104 question about waxing by clementunes Feb 16, 2004 (9:10 am)
Just wondered about waxing the fiberglass areas in the front and rear bumper of my RX-8. Is this something that should be done or is there another product that should be used to protect these areas?
#10 of 104 waxing by pathstar1 Feb 16, 2004 (12:58 pm)
Well, first of all, I'm pretty sure if those parts are stock, they are urethane. Aftermarket parts often use fibreglass. Usually the same paint is used on both the metal and plastic (with different primers, perhaps). Anyway, either way, I use the Zaino stuff. It works on paint, metal, polyurethane, fibreglass, etc, etc. I could give instructions, but it's all on their website.
#11 of 104 Ease of oil change? by psg Feb 23, 2004 (12:48 pm)
Has anyone out there done their own oil change? I Looked at my first RX-8 engine over the weekend. It looked like the oil filter is going to be a bear to get out, not to mention dumping oil on the engine in the process. I was very surprised at how cramped the engine bay was. When I asked the sales guy how to get the filter out, he said, "you take it to service." Good come back, but a lousy answer. I asked the same guy a question about spark plugs and he was clueless (where?, how many?). My experience with Japanese automobiles, including Mazda (MX-6 GT), has been they are easy to work on. My wife commented that it must be the Ford influence. (I owned an SHO and the only thing right about it was the wonderful motor - which was made by Yamaha.)   Phil
#12 of 104 Oil filter by pathstar1 Feb 24, 2004 (9:02 pm)
is easy to change. It doesn't spill oil on the engine when you remove it. I think it drains into the engine when you shut it off. Replies to this message: donalds (Apr 22, 2004 4:04 pm)
#13 of 104 Update...AirBag Recall by cheezeboy Mar 17, 2004 (5:14 pm)
ok...my RX8 AT went in for the Airbag wire recall thingy.....and to fix the front right underpanel that got smashed when a roofing tar-paper roll hit me! took about an hour.....no charge. They offered a rental, but I wanted to read while surrounded by happy RX8 faces! Plus they did their full inspection of fluids and such. All is well!
#14 of 104 Engine oil light came on by slices17 Mar 20, 2004 (4:19 am)
I was on my way to work this morning when the engine oil warning light came on. It happened when I shifted from 6th to 5th. Needless to say, it was a rather disturbing experience. Fortunately, the light went out after a few seconds.   Later on, when I shifted from 4th to 3rd, the same thing happened again - engine oil warning light came on, stayed on for a few seconds, and then went out.   Has anyone experienced the same? I looked it up in the owner's manual and the owner's manual does say that the Renesis engine consumes a small amount of oil and that the owner should check the oil level frequently. Do you guys check your oil level regularly?   Thanks.   Ray
#15 of 104 Air Filters by zoomrx8 Apr 22, 2004 (9:39 am)
I Just Installed a K&N Racing Air Filter in my rx 8. This is a permanebnt filter that lasts 100,000 miles. The increse in performance is well worth the $60 bucks. Any one else tried this yet? Replies to this message: tomatnavy (Apr 22, 2004 1:29 pm) murfbear (Jun 11, 2006 10:53 pm)
#16 of 104 Re: Air Filters [zoomrx8 #15] by tomatnavy Apr 22, 2004 (1:29 pm)
Replying to: zoomrx8 (Apr 22, 2004 9:39 am) I bought one of these for my tribute--I can't feel any difference in performance nor is there any benefit in gas mileage.I certainly would not buy another one

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