RX8's in Newfoundland?
05-03-2010 | 06:42 PM
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RX8's in Newfoundland?
Just curious on, the rx8's in newfoundland? and any tips for driving in this **** season we call summer and the shitty roads.
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05-04-2010 | 05:24 PM
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Thanks for the kind words, Kane! I believe I am the only 'regular' on rx8club from Newfoundland. Although I have been mostly reading than posting the last couple years. There aren't really any special precautions to take when driving your car here. You do want to know ahead of time which roads are abnormally rough or under construction. Here in central, there are country roads that are scenic and twisty - something our cars are meant to be driven on. If you are in St. John's, don't lower your car too much, because from what I can gather from my time there, the roads are horrifically bad after the winter.
When you go for a drive, make sure the car is fully up to operating temperature before you shut it off. Otherwise you run the risk of flooding the engine. If you have just gotten the car, try to check your oil every other fill-up at the gas station so you get to see how much your engine will consume. Some 8's burn more oil than others. After you get an idea the rate of consumption, you won't have to check your oil as often. If you drive your car similar to me, than you might not have to add oil at all. I store mine in the winter and only sparingly drive it in the summer. You can drive your car year-round, but you absolutely have to get winter tires. Ultra-high performance Summer tires easily turns into hockey pucks when it gets cold here in Newfoundland. Comparable ultra-high performance winter tires to fit the 8 isn't cheap, especially in our dimensions (I've checked out of curiosity). You might get away with a few 17-inch wheels to fit onto your 8, thus lowering the cost of the Winter tires at the same time.
Other than that, there is really nothing more you really need to do compared to a traditional car. Happy motoring!
When you go for a drive, make sure the car is fully up to operating temperature before you shut it off. Otherwise you run the risk of flooding the engine. If you have just gotten the car, try to check your oil every other fill-up at the gas station so you get to see how much your engine will consume. Some 8's burn more oil than others. After you get an idea the rate of consumption, you won't have to check your oil as often. If you drive your car similar to me, than you might not have to add oil at all. I store mine in the winter and only sparingly drive it in the summer. You can drive your car year-round, but you absolutely have to get winter tires. Ultra-high performance Summer tires easily turns into hockey pucks when it gets cold here in Newfoundland. Comparable ultra-high performance winter tires to fit the 8 isn't cheap, especially in our dimensions (I've checked out of curiosity). You might get away with a few 17-inch wheels to fit onto your 8, thus lowering the cost of the Winter tires at the same time.
Other than that, there is really nothing more you really need to do compared to a traditional car. Happy motoring!
05-04-2010 | 09:53 PM
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Thanks alot for the info, what about oil in nl, what type do you use? my buddy runs gtx 10w20 in his skyline although differnt engines i was thinking about going with the oringinal castrol gtx 5w120 any suggestions?
Thanks for the kind words, Kane! I believe I am the only 'regular' on rx8club from Newfoundland. Although I have been mostly reading than posting the last couple years. There aren't really any special precautions to take when driving your car here. You do want to know ahead of time which roads are abnormally rough or under construction. Here in central, there are country roads that are scenic and twisty - something our cars are meant to be driven on. If you are in St. John's, don't lower your car too much, because from what I can gather from my time there, the roads are horrifically bad after the winter.
When you go for a drive, make sure the car is fully up to operating temperature before you shut it off. Otherwise you run the risk of flooding the engine. If you have just gotten the car, try to check your oil every other fill-up at the gas station so you get to see how much your engine will consume. Some 8's burn more oil than others. After you get an idea the rate of consumption, you won't have to check your oil as often. If you drive your car similar to me, than you might not have to add oil at all. I store mine in the winter and only sparingly drive it in the summer. You can drive your car year-round, but you absolutely have to get winter tires. Ultra-high performance Summer tires easily turns into hockey pucks when it gets cold here in Newfoundland. Comparable ultra-high performance winter tires to fit the 8 isn't cheap, especially in our dimensions (I've checked out of curiosity). You might get away with a few 17-inch wheels to fit onto your 8, thus lowering the cost of the Winter tires at the same time.
Other than that, there is really nothing more you really need to do compared to a traditional car. Happy motoring!
When you go for a drive, make sure the car is fully up to operating temperature before you shut it off. Otherwise you run the risk of flooding the engine. If you have just gotten the car, try to check your oil every other fill-up at the gas station so you get to see how much your engine will consume. Some 8's burn more oil than others. After you get an idea the rate of consumption, you won't have to check your oil as often. If you drive your car similar to me, than you might not have to add oil at all. I store mine in the winter and only sparingly drive it in the summer. You can drive your car year-round, but you absolutely have to get winter tires. Ultra-high performance Summer tires easily turns into hockey pucks when it gets cold here in Newfoundland. Comparable ultra-high performance winter tires to fit the 8 isn't cheap, especially in our dimensions (I've checked out of curiosity). You might get away with a few 17-inch wheels to fit onto your 8, thus lowering the cost of the Winter tires at the same time.
Other than that, there is really nothing more you really need to do compared to a traditional car. Happy motoring!
05-05-2010 | 01:47 AM
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From: Gander, Newfoundland, Canada
There are lengthy, heated debates on this forum whether conventional or synthetic oil is the best choice. That part I will let you to decide. If you have the time, read one of the threads on motor oil and derive your own conclusion. I myself just use whatever the dealer uses. The most important part in my opinion is just get the viscosity that the owner's manual recommend. What year and trim is your 8?
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