Rx-8 Froze!!!
#27
Bummed, but bring on OU!
If I remember correctly, 5w30 motor oil will gel at around -35F. Now, if you had water in the oil, I could see having some ice crystals in it. But frozen solid? It'd have to be pretty damn cold. Pure antifreeze solidifies around -45F (again, iirc)
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Originally Posted by LittleLindsey
Okay, I'm currently sitting in Ohio...it's really cold outside.
I can't offer suggestions as to what is causing your check engine light problem, but I've driven in -10F to -30F conditions quite a few times, and the RX-8 does OK. It's not that the RX-8 can't handle cold - your particular car has a problem, and your dealer needs to find it and fix it!
Regards,
Gordon
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this same exact thing happend to me 3 days ago, when it was 14 degrees here. i had to get to one of my classes but my car didnt start, after about 10 minutes of trying it finally started. an oil light, battery, and tire pressure lights came on so i was scared driving it to school. i didnt know what to expect driving it. then the next day again, my car started but then slowly it shut down. i have no idea what is going on and i dont have time to go to a mazda dealership because finals are coming up and i have to have a car. last time i took my car in they didnt give me a rental so i was screwed, so taking my car in is not an option right now. and right now its snowing pretty hard, my 8 should be covered in about 5-6 inches of snow and i have a test tomorrow... god im hoping it starts
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And most importantly... If you keep taking it to the same dealer, and the problems never seem to disappear, you definitely need to find another. Some individual dealerships are simply incompetent on every level... Sad fact. Keep searching, and I'm sure you'll find a place that can take proper care of you.
And you said you've only had the car for about a year? Everything should still be under warranty. So keep going back until they fix the problem. Besides gas for the trips, it's no money out of your pocket.
And you said you've only had the car for about a year? Everything should still be under warranty. So keep going back until they fix the problem. Besides gas for the trips, it's no money out of your pocket.
#32
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is it helpful to make sure you start your car every day? even if you're not driving it ... just let it sit and idle for about 5 minutes? ive done this with every other car ive owned, BUT as we all know ... the 8 is UNLIKE every other car
and do i have to put different oil/fluids in for the winter? this is my first winter with the 8, so i want to make sure i do the right thing ...
also, (sorry for so many questions) i was spose to clean my airbox at 14K (YES i read the manual!) but couldnt get the cover off. im now at 17K, is this going to cause problems?
and do i have to put different oil/fluids in for the winter? this is my first winter with the 8, so i want to make sure i do the right thing ...
also, (sorry for so many questions) i was spose to clean my airbox at 14K (YES i read the manual!) but couldnt get the cover off. im now at 17K, is this going to cause problems?
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I drove the 8 for the first time since it snowed here (about 1 1/2 weeks ago) yesterday. High temp was 6 during the drive.
Anyway, I thought I could see the fuel gauge drop. Is MPG really terrible in really cold temps?
Anyway, I thought I could see the fuel gauge drop. Is MPG really terrible in really cold temps?
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Originally Posted by RedSheDevil
is it helpful to make sure you start your car every day? even if you're not driving it ... just let it sit and idle for about 5 minutes? ive done this with every other car ive owned, BUT as we all know ... the 8 is UNLIKE every other car ?
and do i have to put different oil/fluids in for the winter? this is my first winter with the 8, so i want to make sure i do the right thing ...?
also, (sorry for so many questions) i was spose to clean my airbox at 14K (YES i read the manual!) but couldnt get the cover off. im now at 17K, is this going to cause problems?
Make sure the grommets do not drop out while reinstalling the airbox.
Last edited by Go48; 12-08-2005 at 05:28 PM.
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Originally Posted by Go48
push backwards on the box--real hard--[/B]
thanks for the info!
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