Getting my engine replaced.
06-24-2009, 12:41 AM
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Carbon build up is probably 80%+ of the reasons why the engines fail. If it lacked power or was hard to start....or even wouldn't start anymore and had low compression its more then likely carbon built up on the springs. Unless it was making a noise or had a coolant leak internal or just plain made a loud noise and shutoff its probably good old carbon in it. Change the oil often and follow everyones advice for the longest life, I would change it every 3k miles personally but thats just what I do on all my cars.
09-25-2009, 08:50 PM
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This is what you need 20w50
http://www.valvoline.com/pdf/VR-1_Racing_Motor_Oil.pdf
and this
http://www.pettitracing.com/rx8/index_maintenance.htm
http://www.valvoline.com/pdf/VR-1_Racing_Motor_Oil.pdf
and this
http://www.pettitracing.com/rx8/index_maintenance.htm
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09-25-2009, 09:02 PM
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This is what you need 20w50
http://www.valvoline.com/pdf/VR-1_Racing_Motor_Oil.pdf
and this
http://www.pettitracing.com/rx8/index_maintenance.htm
http://www.valvoline.com/pdf/VR-1_Racing_Motor_Oil.pdf
and this
http://www.pettitracing.com/rx8/index_maintenance.htm
09-27-2009, 05:25 AM
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Agree with nycgps...Don't forget to pre-mix..
09-27-2009, 10:40 AM
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Dont want to thread jack but wouldnt having an aftermarket flywheel on void your warranty? What about aftermarket ignition wires or any aftermarket ignition setup for that matter?
09-27-2009, 11:00 AM
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Fend them off with the attached, from the Australian owner's manual...seems timely enough to post it again.
But I'm still wondering, if most failures come from carbon deposits (see "red line every day" mantra), why the thinness or thickness of the oil should matter? And if it really is carbon, just how does pre-mixing - which adds more oil - help?
Enquiring minds want to know...
Ken
But I'm still wondering, if most failures come from carbon deposits (see "red line every day" mantra), why the thinness or thickness of the oil should matter? And if it really is carbon, just how does pre-mixing - which adds more oil - help?
Enquiring minds want to know...
Ken
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