What kind of gear oil for our car
#1
Registered User
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Granada Hills , CA
Posts: 134
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
What kind of gear oil for our car
i'm kind of new here (very new) my car ran about 49k i brought it when it's 48k
i just want to change all liquid all so motor oil should i use regula or synthetic
i just want to change all liquid all so motor oil should i use regula or synthetic
#8
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Edmond, Oklahoma
Posts: 146
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
You'll learn really fast that most everyone here has a little gremlin in their vagina that starts ripping flesh anytime someone asks a question where the answer is found in the manual or in some obscure post on this board that went up 6months ago. They'll spend half their time here typing posts about searching when it could be spent typing out a simple answer to the question asked.
Some people are really helpful, but the majority seem to not be able to keep that little gremlin happy.
I wish I knew the answer to your questions, but I've forgotten. I know the motor oil is 5w20 and non-synthetic is generally preferred. There was some debate over synthetic vs dino oil and I didn't want to read the 300 page thread to find the outcome. I just run a good dino oil and change it every 3k miles. Also, keep a bottle of oil and a funnel in your car. These motors eat oil by design. You'll probably need to top off every 2-3 tanks of gas. Just make it a habit to check your oil when you fill up and you'll be fine.
The trany, at least the auto, calls for a 'special' fluid. Mazda sells it for a pretty penny, but I think (I'm not positive) it can be had for less from other sources. The rear diff may be the same stuff, but I don't remember. I actually posted a thread on it several months ago. the answers were there. I think this is also non-synthetic.
Hopefully that'll give you a starting point for your research.
Some people are really helpful, but the majority seem to not be able to keep that little gremlin happy.
I wish I knew the answer to your questions, but I've forgotten. I know the motor oil is 5w20 and non-synthetic is generally preferred. There was some debate over synthetic vs dino oil and I didn't want to read the 300 page thread to find the outcome. I just run a good dino oil and change it every 3k miles. Also, keep a bottle of oil and a funnel in your car. These motors eat oil by design. You'll probably need to top off every 2-3 tanks of gas. Just make it a habit to check your oil when you fill up and you'll be fine.
The trany, at least the auto, calls for a 'special' fluid. Mazda sells it for a pretty penny, but I think (I'm not positive) it can be had for less from other sources. The rear diff may be the same stuff, but I don't remember. I actually posted a thread on it several months ago. the answers were there. I think this is also non-synthetic.
Hopefully that'll give you a starting point for your research.
#10
Registered
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Carolina Beach, NC
Posts: 1,934
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
^^You sir, stop talking. If you were a true owner you would know the answers to every simple question asked here.
To the OP, there are tons of threads that will help you out. Hell, at the bottom of this thread there links to "similar threads", as you notice most end up in the Lounge because most get tired of answering the same questions over and over again.
To the OP, there are tons of threads that will help you out. Hell, at the bottom of this thread there links to "similar threads", as you notice most end up in the Lounge because most get tired of answering the same questions over and over again.
Last edited by I8U; 06-26-2009 at 10:38 AM.
#11
Lubricious
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: SF Bay Area, California
Posts: 3,425
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes
on
4 Posts
The other answer is also reasonable -- check the owners manual, and you can download it from Mazda for free.
#12
Out of NYC
iTrader: (1)
You'll learn really fast that most everyone here has a little gremlin in their vagina that starts ripping flesh anytime someone asks a question where the answer is found in the manual or in some obscure post on this board that went up 6months ago. They'll spend half their time here typing posts about searching when it could be spent typing out a simple answer to the question asked.
Some people are really helpful, but the majority seem to not be able to keep that little gremlin happy.
Some people are really helpful, but the majority seem to not be able to keep that little gremlin happy.
Before you talk, do your job first.
Yes, everyone gotta start from somewhere. but "my" point of view is that, if I want to learn something. I will try to do my own research first, I only ask for help when Im truly out of ideas. If all I do is "copy copy copy/spoon fed me with info", I will never learn.
just about 4 years ago I was a complete n00b, worked my *** off and got my first and new car. RX-8. no one in my family knows how to work on cars.
I start from oil change, then spark, then wires, then stereo, then electrical ...
I did all the work myself, Its not as hard as I first thought. Google is so easy to use, information is all at your finger tips.
Now Im working on my FC, replacing all 4 shocks, rebuild calipers, toe eliminators, etc. something that I never thought I would know-to 4 years ago.
got that ?
I wish I knew the answer to your questions, but I've forgotten. I know the motor oil is 5w20 and non-synthetic is generally preferred. There was some debate over synthetic vs dino oil and I didn't want to read the 300 page thread to find the outcome. I just run a good dino oil and change it every 3k miles. Also, keep a bottle of oil and a funnel in your car. These motors eat oil by design. You'll probably need to top off every 2-3 tanks of gas. Just make it a habit to check your oil when you fill up and you'll be fine.
The trany, at least the auto, calls for a 'special' fluid. Mazda sells it for a pretty penny, but I think (I'm not positive) it can be had for less from other sources. The rear diff may be the same stuff, but I don't remember. I actually posted a thread on it several months ago. the answers were there. I think this is also non-synthetic.
Hopefully that'll give you a starting point for your research.
The trany, at least the auto, calls for a 'special' fluid. Mazda sells it for a pretty penny, but I think (I'm not positive) it can be had for less from other sources. The rear diff may be the same stuff, but I don't remember. I actually posted a thread on it several months ago. the answers were there. I think this is also non-synthetic.
Hopefully that'll give you a starting point for your research.
It will confuse them even more.
Last edited by nycgps; 06-26-2009 at 11:16 AM.
#13
As far as gear oil goes, a lot of folks here recommend one of the following:
- Red Line MT90
- Royal Purple MaxGear 70w90 (stay away from RP Synchromax! It's not designed for the RX's tranny)
- GM Synchromesh
A number of folks have said that Red Line performs best after the car has been warmed up, so no fast shifting right away, but YMMV.
I haven't heard anything negative about the latter two, so those are your best bets. The GM is the cheapest of the bunch.
Personally, I'm running BG Synchroshift and have been very happy with it:
http://www.amsperformance.com/cart/B...mance.com.html
If it weren't for some well known performance guys recommend the Synchroshift, I was going to go with the Royal Purple MaxGear.
As far as differential fluid, I don't think it matters much. I'm using standard Valvoline and notice no difference as compared to the stock fluid.
In regards to oil, I believe the majority of the folks here recommend Castrol GTX non-synthetic 10w30 or 10w40. I would run 10w40 and switch to 5w30 during your coldest 2-3 months.
- Red Line MT90
- Royal Purple MaxGear 70w90 (stay away from RP Synchromax! It's not designed for the RX's tranny)
- GM Synchromesh
A number of folks have said that Red Line performs best after the car has been warmed up, so no fast shifting right away, but YMMV.
I haven't heard anything negative about the latter two, so those are your best bets. The GM is the cheapest of the bunch.
Personally, I'm running BG Synchroshift and have been very happy with it:
http://www.amsperformance.com/cart/B...mance.com.html
If it weren't for some well known performance guys recommend the Synchroshift, I was going to go with the Royal Purple MaxGear.
As far as differential fluid, I don't think it matters much. I'm using standard Valvoline and notice no difference as compared to the stock fluid.
In regards to oil, I believe the majority of the folks here recommend Castrol GTX non-synthetic 10w30 or 10w40. I would run 10w40 and switch to 5w30 during your coldest 2-3 months.
#14
Rotary Powered Countryboy
MT-90 redline is preferred around these boards for the gear lube(I believe it's preferred)
As for motor oil I have used 5w20 5w30 and 10w30 NON SYNTHETIC...I'm sticking with 5w30 from now on. Personally 5w20 istoo thin and I don't prefer synthetic but many around here do..
Just for future reference if you have a ? us the search function as it's prob been discussed before.
As for motor oil I have used 5w20 5w30 and 10w30 NON SYNTHETIC...I'm sticking with 5w30 from now on. Personally 5w20 istoo thin and I don't prefer synthetic but many around here do..
Just for future reference if you have a ? us the search function as it's prob been discussed before.
#15
Vtak just kicked in yo!!
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Lake County IL
Posts: 4,053
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
most GL5 fluids will be okay, youre supposed to use straight 90W but most parts shops do not carry it. I've been using Valvoline GL5 85W-70 I think and its been okay. Not sure if its recommended but its better that NO FLUID.
#16
Zoom-Freakin'-Zoom
iTrader: (5)
Personally, I'm running BG Synchroshift and have been very happy with it:
http://www.amsperformance.com/cart/B...mance.com.html
If it weren't for some well known performance guys recommend the Synchroshift, I was going to go with the Royal Purple MaxGear.
http://www.amsperformance.com/cart/B...mance.com.html
If it weren't for some well known performance guys recommend the Synchroshift, I was going to go with the Royal Purple MaxGear.
and to all and the op. if you download and read the owners manual this thread would be gone..
![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
beers
![Beer](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/beer.gif)
#17
Registered User
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Granada Hills , CA
Posts: 134
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
thank you the person do answer you guys are real nice like some one said it's not that hard to answer here you know i just want to know what type that's all and i got some answer from some good people here thanks a lot so some person if you don't want to answer noob question so then don't be mean please be nice to new people here i drive car long enough to know about car but i don't know about rotary so i just try to learn
#18
Registered User
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Granada Hills , CA
Posts: 134
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
MT-90 redline is preferred around these boards for the gear lube(I believe it's preferred)
As for motor oil I have used 5w20 5w30 and 10w30 NON SYNTHETIC...I'm sticking with 5w30 from now on. Personally 5w20 istoo thin and I don't prefer synthetic but many around here do..
Just for future reference if you have a ? us the search function as it's prob been discussed before.
As for motor oil I have used 5w20 5w30 and 10w30 NON SYNTHETIC...I'm sticking with 5w30 from now on. Personally 5w20 istoo thin and I don't prefer synthetic but many around here do..
Just for future reference if you have a ? us the search function as it's prob been discussed before.
#19
Zoom-Freakin'-Zoom
iTrader: (5)
do you know the difference between motor oil and gear oil?
have you downloaded the owners manual?
i would provide a link but since you dont even put an effort into anything i dont know why i should btw it is not that hard to search or read the stickys as to new people you got it pretty nice we are not your mom and you dont drive car long enough to do a google search how old are you fail
btw, nick in life you get out what you put in..
beers
have you downloaded the owners manual?
i would provide a link but since you dont even put an effort into anything i dont know why i should btw it is not that hard to search or read the stickys as to new people you got it pretty nice we are not your mom and you dont drive car long enough to do a google search how old are you fail
btw, nick in life you get out what you put in..
beers
![Beer](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/beer.gif)
#21
Registered User
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Granada Hills , CA
Posts: 134
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
do you know the difference between motor oil and gear oil?
have you downloaded the owners manual?
i would provide a link but since you dont even put an effort into anything i dont know why i should btw it is not that hard to search or read the stickys as to new people you got it pretty nice we are not your mom and you dont drive car long enough to do a google search how old are you fail
btw, nick in life you get out what you put in..
beers![Beer](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/beer.gif)
have you downloaded the owners manual?
i would provide a link but since you dont even put an effort into anything i dont know why i should btw it is not that hard to search or read the stickys as to new people you got it pretty nice we are not your mom and you dont drive car long enough to do a google search how old are you fail
btw, nick in life you get out what you put in..
beers
![Beer](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/beer.gif)
i know what is motor oil and what is gear oil
so i just asking 2 question what kind of motor oil should use cuz it's rotary i don't know should i use synthetic or regular
and what type of gear oil should i use that's it if you don't know so then not answer
#22
I <3 Sushi
iTrader: (21)
hey man you just not understand the question
i know what is motor oil and what is gear oil
so i just asking 2 question what kind of motor oil should use cuz it's rotary i don't know should i use synthetic or regular
and what type of gear oil should i use that's it if you don't know so then not answer
i know what is motor oil and what is gear oil
so i just asking 2 question what kind of motor oil should use cuz it's rotary i don't know should i use synthetic or regular
and what type of gear oil should i use that's it if you don't know so then not answer
I'm going to seek shelter.
#23
I don't understand why folks start flame wars. Either answer the question or don't. Why waste the energy repeating yourself? ![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
I was a n00b on here a couple months ago and while I DID read a zillion threads, I posted some noob-ish questions and folks were nice enough to take the time to answer my questions. Remember, we were all noobs once...
![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
I was a n00b on here a couple months ago and while I DID read a zillion threads, I posted some noob-ish questions and folks were nice enough to take the time to answer my questions. Remember, we were all noobs once...
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
akagc
RX-8's For Sale/Wanted
7
08-11-2015 07:07 PM
MolecularConcept
New Member Forum
15
08-05-2015 04:43 PM