New RX8 owner
07-18-2017, 09:17 AM
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New RX8 owner
Hey all,
Just wanted to pop in and say thanks for the great website! As of last week, I am the proud owner of a 2004 RX8 (Titanium gray) with manual transmission. So far, I love the car...it's a blast to drive! I know the rotary power plant is quirky, but it's great to have a forum like this where people are willing to share their knowledge...thanks again!
07-20-2017, 10:10 PM
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My first 8 was an 05 titanium grey. Loved the colour, but liked phantom blue more lol.
Years later and my truck is similar to ti grey
Edit: welcome to the club. You seem to be on the right track. Make sure you read the stickies in the new member forum!
Years later and my truck is similar to ti grey
Edit: welcome to the club. You seem to be on the right track. Make sure you read the stickies in the new member forum!
07-21-2017, 08:31 AM
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Greetings!
i too had a Titanium gray my first time round...
As RX8Soldier said, make sure to check the Stickied threads, especially the "NEW OWNERS" one.
it will save you a ton of headache :D
i too had a Titanium gray my first time round...
As RX8Soldier said, make sure to check the Stickied threads, especially the "NEW OWNERS" one.
it will save you a ton of headache :D
07-31-2017, 07:46 AM
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40th anniversary Edition
https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-f...t-here-202454/
RX8 Club’s recommended maintenance schedule, more comprehensive and proactive than Mazda’s schedule.
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.
At 100k, anything original in the cooling system is really suspect and failure prone. It represents the biggest threat to your engine.
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RX8 Club’s recommended maintenance schedule, more comprehensive and proactive than Mazda’s schedule.
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.
At 100k, anything original in the cooling system is really suspect and failure prone. It represents the biggest threat to your engine.
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08-01-2017, 08:54 AM
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Thanks all for the responses! The guy I bought it from took really good care of the car and I certainly hope to continue what he started. GWilli ... thanks for the maintenance info. I have no doubt it will come in handy!
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