First oil change
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You can use the owners' manual, or you can make it up
I changed mine at 1000 miles. Some folks like to use the end of the break-in period (600 miles). The argument being that the initial break-in generates far more wear particles than will ever happen afterwards, so why not get a fresh filter and oil in there. On the other hand I believe there is a unique additive package in the factory fill to help during the breakin process. (high molybdenum, others...?) so I guess you could make an argument for leaving it in and just going the normal interval. Probably doesn't matter too much. Doing an early first change helps you "bond" with the car
I changed mine at 1000 miles. Some folks like to use the end of the break-in period (600 miles). The argument being that the initial break-in generates far more wear particles than will ever happen afterwards, so why not get a fresh filter and oil in there. On the other hand I believe there is a unique additive package in the factory fill to help during the breakin process. (high molybdenum, others...?) so I guess you could make an argument for leaving it in and just going the normal interval. Probably doesn't matter too much. Doing an early first change helps you "bond" with the car
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Well, I'm at 2500 miles and I scheduled the first oil change that the dealer comps for Monday. I just wasn't sure if I could go longer. I've been adding oil as needed so I should probably just go ahead and change it. Obviously, it cant' hurt...
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Mine was build of Sep 03 and delivery July 04. I felt that 9 months was a bit long to keep that initial fill in the car. I did mine at 1100 miles, and next one at 4300, ergo about every 3K
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The main thing is to let the dealer do the first one as the filter is on really tight. I had the first one done at 1000 and the second at 5800. If you have a MT I highly recomened getting the transmission and differintial changed to Red Line or Royal Purple after a few thousand miles of break in.
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Originally Posted by abbid
The manual states every 7500 miles.
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The first change shoudl come at or around 1,000 miles....then every 3k after that. I change mine always about every 1k though just because I'm obsessed and I need to get as many points as possible in my Advanced Auto class. Makes things even more easy with access to a lift.
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Originally Posted by ezrider55
The main thing is to let the dealer do the first one as the filter is on really tight. I had the first one done at 1000 and the second at 5800. If you have a MT I highly recomened getting the transmission and differintial changed to Red Line or Royal Purple after a few thousand miles of break in.
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Originally Posted by abbid
The manual states every 7500 miles.
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Originally Posted by capitolgator
I called the dealership and the service manager told me to get it changed every 5000 miles- why are so many of you doing so much sooner?
True or False?
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Originally Posted by StewC625
Well, certainly not HURTING anything by ignoring that advice and doing it every 3000 ...
From the Racing Beat web site:
"The Mazda RX-8 Owners Manual indicates that the engine oil and oil filter be changed every six (6) months or every 7500 miles, whichever comes first. Racing Beat supports this recommendation."
I have mine changed every 5000 miles since I have free maintenance.
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