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Re: Synthetic Oil [4_my_8]
by trispec
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Mar 07, 2007 (7:09 am)
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Replying to: 4_my_8 (Mar 07, 2007 6:15 am)
When it's really hot, ie 90 plus, don't drive her hard in long stop and go traffic. Of course the AC ain't that strong in stop and go traffic either so you may not want to use her then anyway. On highway trips in the summer drive nice and steady, no high rev passing.
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- #69 of 103
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Re: Synthetic Oil [4_my_8]
by 4_my_8
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Mar 07, 2007 (7:21 am)
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so if i use the mazda required 5w20, keep her nice and steady on hot days and even run the ac more? during the hotter months when im feeling a little frisky, use the thicker oil? also, i picked up a recent copy of MazdaSpeed Magazine and there on page two or three was an rx8 being used to advertise Royal Purple synthetic oil. DO YOU FEEL MY PAIN? what is a responsible owner to do when he wants the best for his baby but then finds that the best may not be the best for her at all. so many race enthusiasts swear by that royal purple synthetic oil.
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- #70 of 103
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Re: Synthetic Oil [4_my_8]
by mdw1000
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Mar 09, 2007 (12:10 am)
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Replying to: 4_my_8 (Mar 07, 2007 7:21 am)
rx8club.com has TONS of threads on this topic. Some people swear by synthetic, others swear by dino. I just figure I'll go with what mazda recommends.
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- #71 of 103
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Re: Synthetic Oil [mdw1000]
by goopilot21
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Mar 09, 2007 (5:16 am)
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Replying to: mdw1000 (Mar 09, 2007 12:10 am)
finally.. someone that realizes they should just use non synthetic. congrats..your car will now last longer than the stubborn people that are like,'but i always use synthetic and it hasnt failed me yet." they will not be hapy when they take thier car to the dealers and the maintenance says they will need a new motor. then thye will think, well cool, it s on the warranty so i jsut got a new motor for free. ERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!! WROOOOONG!!!! the second they see there is synthetic oil in that car the warranty is automatically withdrawn from that particular motor and it looks like they jsut paid for the motor themselves. it is simple.............USE NON-SYNTHETIC.
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- #72 of 103
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Re: Synthetic Oil [goopilot21]
by 4_my_8
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Mar 09, 2007 (6:23 am)
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Replying to: goopilot21 (Mar 09, 2007 5:16 am)
thanks guys. i love the real information that i get from this place. i will not deter... i will use mazda's 5w20 mix. anything to keep my baby running like she should. did i tell you guys that i love this car?
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- #73 of 103
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Madzda Extended Warranty
by mklis
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Mar 19, 2007 (11:14 am)
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I have an '04 MT with about 35k miles on it. I haven't had any probelms with the car, at least not yet.
Is the extended warranty offered through Mazda something that I should even consider? Or is it really a waste of money?
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- #74 of 103
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Re: Madzda Extended Warranty [mklis]
by 4_my_8
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Mar 19, 2007 (11:31 am)
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Replying to: mklis (Mar 19, 2007 11:14 am)
i usually get an extended warranty with any used car that i get. honestly, i research the hec out of the 8 through various web postings and read a lot about the experiences other owners were having with their 8's. i purchased an '04 MT with 27K on it a month ago and i opted to get the extended warranty. it was only and extra $10/month added into the payment and it covers me for an additional 3yrs/36K on top of the standard 4 yr/50K that Mazda gave me on the '04 so it's really piece of mind for down the road.
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Maintenance
by rsredmage
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Mar 31, 2007 (5:36 pm)
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I plan on buying (financing) an RX8. But before I do, I want to know how the maintenance is. If I needed an oil change, could I do it myself? If I took it in, will it cost over $50-60 dollars? Or is it like a mercades where everything has to be specially made for the car, oil changes are like $200?
Is it true that I have to put more oil in every other time I fill put gas in my tank?
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Re: Maintenance [rsredmage]
by goopilot21
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Mar 31, 2007 (9:50 pm)
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Replying to: rsredmage (Mar 31, 2007 5:36 pm)
yes, you COULD do it by yourself, but there is really no need to. i take my car to the mazda dealership every time it is time for an oil change becuase for 1. it is only 29.75 total. #2 they do an entire fluids check and even check the extras like tell you how much your tires have worn and they inspect the car for anything else wrong. with the cost of the oil and oil filter, you are already using up half of what they charge you.but considering you have their knowledge and skills of your unique car put into the maintenance, it is so worth it to pay 30 dollars.. plus you know it is getting done right..... now for the myth that you have to put oil on the car every other tank of gas, that is true.. you wont have to put much in, but you should check it every other tankfull and try to keep it at the full mark. considering you can do this in the same time it takes to full up the tank.... its not wasting any time, but it is so worth it to have that car.. i do kinda suggest that you check out this site or do some research on the rx8 before you by the car though becuase it is different that any other car.... te rx8 likes to be revved and it is actually worse to not rev it than it is to rev it, and so on..... jsut go to this site and read stuff and look around about it...http://www.rx8club.com/index.php
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Re: Synthetic Oil [4_my_8]
by peterrx8
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Aug 09, 2007 (8:01 am)
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Replying to: 4_my_8 (Mar 09, 2007 6:23 am)
Well, here's another contribution to this discussion. I was at the Mazda dealer yesterday getting my first oil change and took the opportunity to discuss this issue with the Service Manager. He agreed that the 5W20 was not optimal for engine and brought out a container of Motul 8100 Eco-nergy 5W30 100% Synthetic oil. He told me that this oil and the other fluids in this line were used by Mazda to obtain their performance specs for th Rx8. Of course, short term performance measurement and long term care of the engine can be two very different things and when I brought this up he showed me a letter from Mazda Canada endorsing this product for long term use in the rotary engine.
I also raised with him the issue of seal hardening through use of the synthetic oil and he indicated that in his experience synthetic was easier on seals than conventional oil. I'm no chemist, so what do I know?
I've noted discussions in this thread relating to weather conditions and the consequent effect on lubrication. While Toronto summers these days have too many days in the mid-30's (mid-90's F) we certainly don't have the consistent heat of the southern states. Perhaps this is a factor in Mazda Canada's endorsement of the synthetic option.
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