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Old 08-01-2011, 11:31 AM
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Just Got my rx8. Should i change my trans/diff fluid?
Whats going on everyone. I just got my rx8 and it has 91,900 miles. I have tried to search but i didnt find an answer. Im wanted to know if i should change the trans and diff fliud. The car is running great but i juat wanna make im giving it the right maintenance. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by Travis D
Whats going on everyone. I just got my rx8 and it has 91,900 miles. I have tried to search but i didnt find an answer. Im wanted to know if i should change the trans and diff fliud. The car is running great but i juat wanna make im giving it the right maintenance. Thanks.
Yes!

And coils, plugs, motor oil.

Check brake pads and air filter.
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Old 08-01-2011, 05:59 PM
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Yes!

And coils, plugs, motor oil.

Check brake pads and air filter.
K will do the plugs coils and wires were done at 89k an it has a k n intake. But will deff change trans fluid. Thanks
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use redline for tranny and diff
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use redline for tranny and diff
Royal Purple makes fluid for it too... Is there a significant difference in quality between the two?
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Originally Posted by CrazyJek
Royal Purple makes fluid for it too... Is there a significant difference in quality between the two?
CW around here is that Redline is the way to go. The RX-8 tranny is quite sensitive to oil. I tried 2 other brands before using MT-90 ... big difference!
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I think it's a good idea to replace all fluids after picking up a used car.
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^ Yes, unless you know for a fact that one fluid or another was replaced recently, replace 'em all.
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