ash_stew86

Well hello there I'm ash, from Derby (UK)

I Wanted an rx8 from the day I passed my test but due to high insurance I was forced to wait a few years. Anyway 3 months ago I came across the car of my dreams for only a grand. I had to buy it. 2004 plate full service history and ran perfectly as far as I know. Apart from it doing less than 20 miles for a tenner I love it. I suppose that's the price u Pay for the privilege of driving one.

Just fitted myself a universal central locking, alarm and remote starter system which was a challenge within itself as there's little out on the net for fitting them so it's been a solo mission.

Anyway nice to meet all you fellow owners.

BigCajun

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Welcome.
Be sure to read the New Owner stickies.

gwilliams6

https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-f...t-here-202454/

Be sure to read this thoroughly ! And be sure to check all the following items that relate to your car's mileage. Proper maintenance is critical to the health and longevity of an RX8.

30,000 miles:
- Replace Ignition coils
- Replace Plug wires
- Replace Spark plugs
- Clean MAF (mass air flow sensor)
- Clean ESS (e-shaft sensor)
- Reset ESS profile
- Clean power steering connections
- Clean battery terminals and clamps
- Replace transmission fluid
- Replace coolant (Mazda FL-22 is highly recommended)
- Replace air filter
- Replace brake fluid (fluid in the brake lines AND the clutch line)
~$300 USD in parts if you shop smartly.


every 60,000:
...all 30,000, plus...
- Clean all chassis electrical grounding points
- Replace accessory belts
- Clean OMP lines
- Replace rear differential fluid
- Replace thermostat
- Clean / Straighten AC condenser fins
- Clean / Straighten oil cooler fins
- Inspect catalytic converter
- Clean / Inspect intake valving
- Consider / inspect all points in 90,000+ as well, many items fail early
~$130 USD in parts if you shop smartly.

90,000:
...all 30,000, plus any 60,000 not yet done, plus...
- Replace coolant bottle
- Replace radiator hoses
- Replace radiator
- Replace front O2 sensor
- Replace motor mounts
- Inspect clutch pedal assembly for flex / weld breaks
~$900 USD in parts if you shop smartly.

04Green

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Welcome.

Glad to see you here. As a fellow 2004 owner, I can recommend the Congrats thread in my signature. If you pulled off the alarm install, all of things in there should be easy....

And, a favor, if you have spoiler on the car, not the one that is raised up, I would really appreciate a picture....

Thanks,

madisonswift31

Welcome to the forum.

Colemanhutchins

Congrats!

ash_stew86

I hope I have managed to add pics as I've uploaded from mobile. I'm fairly sure it's bog standard. All except the new alarm system. Although any advice to increase my would be useful. I'm getting about 4 miles per litre. Surely it's not that thirsty.

04Green

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Mileage sounds a little low.

But, the service procedures recommended above may help that.

niteshade247

Approximately 4 liters to a gallon so your getting 16 MPG if your doing all city driving than that's just about right ( might be 2 or 3 MPG lower than normal). It's not low enough I'd think you have compression problems but new coils, wires, and plugs could really help. On the other hand if your doing all highway your a little off the normal but still I'd suspect you need new ignition system. I average 20 MPG that's 5 miles per liter so like I said your not much off the normal.

Gravey

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4 miles to the liter is 260 miles/tank Sounds about right to me.

Welcome to the club, how's the compression?

raymentor

Welcome, Ash. You've come to the right place. Good luck with your new ride.

ash_stew86

I have improved the mpg aloe just by cleaning may and all air intake hoses as I removed and there was oil sludge inside. Obviously previous owner over filled oil. Much smoother running now. Also rear pipes had snapped causing a blow but that's been welded up. Also had a mid joint exhaust bolt missing, replaced and it now humms nicely. Only real issue with the car is in think the clutch is slipping but mainly from 1st to 2nd gear shift.

Service book all stamped in the right places however I'm not convinced it's ever had a real oil and filter change. I done a change yesterday old oil came out totally black so flushed through 5 litres of fresh oil and then re filled.

So much info on this website its amazing

gwilliams6

It seems you are on the right track with your attention to maintenance. best to you !