Dumb Question Thread - no flaming or sarcasm allowed
#6126
Metatron
iTrader: (1)
You should do your homework and research the reasons for premixing - just search this site for 'premix' threads.
Once you know why some people advocate premixing, you can make your own judgement.
Some owners swear by it, others think it's crazy...........
.
#6127
Water Foul
I premix, and this is what I use:
https://smile.amazon.com/Lucas-Oil-1...as+2+cycle+oil
You can buy it by the quart from O'Reilly or by the gallon from Amazon.
#6128
Serious Question
Hi, i am new to the forum and i have read the newbie posts. However i was wondering if someone could provide a checklist of things to look for when buying an rx-8? Whats good and what to stay away from. Thanks
#6129
You gonna eat that?
iTrader: (1)
Did you read the part that said "New and Potential Owners Start Here"?
#1 above all else is the rotary specific compression test.
Everything else is like any other car.
#1 above all else is the rotary specific compression test.
Everything else is like any other car.
Last edited by BigCajun; 11-09-2016 at 04:30 PM.
#6130
40th anniversary Edition
Tucker666, the most important thing is to have a rotary-specific compression test done on the rotary engine BEFORE purchase. This rotary-specific compression test can only be properly done with special rotary compression test equipment at a Mazda dealer or other rotary specialist.
You need to know the true health of that engine. A rotary can seem to run fine, even with low compression, especially to someone who has never owned and/or driven a new rotary car.
Too often, these "bargain" used RX8 are really cars with a failing or failed rotary engine. It costs thousands for a good rebuild or replacement rotary engine.
After checking the engine compression you need to know the maintenance history of the car. Here is what to look for at specific mileage.
RX8 Club’s recommended maintenance schedule, more comprehensive and proactive than Mazda’s schedule.
30,000 miles:
- Replace Ignition coils
- Replace Plug wires
- Replace Spark plugs
- Clean MAF (mass air flow sensor)
- Clean ESS (e-shaft sensor)
- Reset ESS profile
- Clean power steering connections
- Clean battery terminals and clamps
- Replace transmission fluid
- Replace coolant (Mazda FL-22 is highly recommended)
- Replace air filter
- Replace brake fluid (fluid in the brake lines AND the clutch line)
~$300 USD in parts if you shop smartly.
every 60,000:
...all 30,000, plus...
- Clean all chassis electrical grounding points
- Replace accessory belts
- Clean OMP lines
- Replace rear differential fluid
- Replace thermostat
- Clean / Straighten AC condenser fins
- Clean / Straighten oil cooler fins
- Inspect catalytic converter
- Clean / Inspect intake valving
- Consider / inspect all points in 90,000+ as well, many items fail early
~$130 USD in parts if you shop smartly.
90,000:
...all 30,000, plus any 60,000 not yet done, plus...
- Replace coolant bottle
- Replace radiator hoses
- Replace radiator
- Replace front O2 sensor
- Replace motor mounts
- Inspect clutch pedal assembly for flex / weld breaks
~$900 USD in parts if you shop smartly.
At 100k, anything original in the cooling system is really suspect and failure prone. It represents the biggest threat to your engine.
__________________
Read this thoroughly, if you haven't already
https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-f...t-here-202454/
You need to know the true health of that engine. A rotary can seem to run fine, even with low compression, especially to someone who has never owned and/or driven a new rotary car.
Too often, these "bargain" used RX8 are really cars with a failing or failed rotary engine. It costs thousands for a good rebuild or replacement rotary engine.
After checking the engine compression you need to know the maintenance history of the car. Here is what to look for at specific mileage.
RX8 Club’s recommended maintenance schedule, more comprehensive and proactive than Mazda’s schedule.
30,000 miles:
- Replace Ignition coils
- Replace Plug wires
- Replace Spark plugs
- Clean MAF (mass air flow sensor)
- Clean ESS (e-shaft sensor)
- Reset ESS profile
- Clean power steering connections
- Clean battery terminals and clamps
- Replace transmission fluid
- Replace coolant (Mazda FL-22 is highly recommended)
- Replace air filter
- Replace brake fluid (fluid in the brake lines AND the clutch line)
~$300 USD in parts if you shop smartly.
every 60,000:
...all 30,000, plus...
- Clean all chassis electrical grounding points
- Replace accessory belts
- Clean OMP lines
- Replace rear differential fluid
- Replace thermostat
- Clean / Straighten AC condenser fins
- Clean / Straighten oil cooler fins
- Inspect catalytic converter
- Clean / Inspect intake valving
- Consider / inspect all points in 90,000+ as well, many items fail early
~$130 USD in parts if you shop smartly.
90,000:
...all 30,000, plus any 60,000 not yet done, plus...
- Replace coolant bottle
- Replace radiator hoses
- Replace radiator
- Replace front O2 sensor
- Replace motor mounts
- Inspect clutch pedal assembly for flex / weld breaks
~$900 USD in parts if you shop smartly.
At 100k, anything original in the cooling system is really suspect and failure prone. It represents the biggest threat to your engine.
__________________
Read this thoroughly, if you haven't already
https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-f...t-here-202454/
Last edited by gwilliams6; 11-10-2016 at 09:07 AM.
#6131
Hey guys, can anyone help me out?
Can anyone please tell me what this is hanging from the bottom of my car? This car isn't driven, the engine bay is being completely reworked. Thank you so much!
Last edited by Ryanrx8; 11-11-2016 at 04:53 AM.
#6133
Sicker than your average
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Posts: 1,015
Likes: 0
Received 14 Likes
on
13 Posts
Guys, is the AUTO wording on the driver side window switch backlit?
My car's battery died and now the auto window function doesn't work.
By the way, does the driver side window work for a couple of seconds after switching off the car?
My car's battery died and now the auto window function doesn't work.
By the way, does the driver side window work for a couple of seconds after switching off the car?
#6134
Do you need the original OEM door amp?
I was working on my driver side door amp based on a thread on here about how often times a relay is needed to be replaced and that's why the speakers in the front 2 doors don't make sound. And I soldered in the new relay put it back together and plugged it in and no sound plays at all anymore from any speaker at all. I'm thinking instead to just buy a new amp since I have a sub I've been wanting to install but do I need the original OEM amp replaced so sound can play again? Or can I just get by with buying a new amp for the sub and somehow get somebody to connect all the speakers through that one? Sorry I have no experience in audio work so I'm sorry if this is a dumb question, I've spent a lot of time trying to fix it.
#6138
Originally Posted by rx8fromhell
Sup guys just wanted to know if i could beat in a race a friend that has a 2015 bmw 328x 2.0t, i have a 2004 rx8 manual...
#6141
1% evil, 99% hot gas.
iTrader: (21)
Nope. Stock is single can, not two.
See picture in this post: https://www.rx8club.com/gulf-sale-wa...9/#post4784776
See picture in this post: https://www.rx8club.com/gulf-sale-wa...9/#post4784776
Last edited by wankelbolt; 12-02-2016 at 06:12 PM.
#6142
FM radio and auxiliary cord not working
I got an auxiliary cord from amazon and installed it in my 04 rx8. Everything worked fine after i installed it. The next day, i cant get into EX mode(aux) the cd button is not working and my FM radio looks like its not getting any signal but it usually does... Do you guys know what i can do to fix that?
#6143
Sohn adapter
So i was reading up on sohn adapter.
To the best of my understanding, it blocks your engine from combusting the engine oil and has a reservoir for 2t oil to combust.
My question is. Why use an adapter. When there are nipples (which are used in decarbing). They are probably the ones who suck oil from the chamber below the oil cap. So a single pipe coming from underneath the oil cap is split like a T, one arm going to each nipple. I think this is the the one suckling oil for combustion from engine.
So why not block the port on engine bay that the long arm of T is attached to and dip it in an oil can so it can slowly suck in oil when car runs. Wont this eliminate the need of a sohn adapter and will essentially work in similar manner ?
To the best of my understanding, it blocks your engine from combusting the engine oil and has a reservoir for 2t oil to combust.
My question is. Why use an adapter. When there are nipples (which are used in decarbing). They are probably the ones who suck oil from the chamber below the oil cap. So a single pipe coming from underneath the oil cap is split like a T, one arm going to each nipple. I think this is the the one suckling oil for combustion from engine.
So why not block the port on engine bay that the long arm of T is attached to and dip it in an oil can so it can slowly suck in oil when car runs. Wont this eliminate the need of a sohn adapter and will essentially work in similar manner ?
#6144
Water Foul
^ The engine has oil injectors, which atomize and introduce oil to specific places where it is needed for lubrication. Brute forcing oil through the service nipples would be much less precise at best.
#6145
Glad we have this thread :D can get away with dumb questions.
How does a sohn adapter come into play in this schemetic.
Since i am unable to my hands one in Pakistan and the custom duty will double its price. I was hoping to diy it somehow. If i get to know how exactly it performs.
How does a sohn adapter come into play in this schemetic.
Since i am unable to my hands one in Pakistan and the custom duty will double its price. I was hoping to diy it somehow. If i get to know how exactly it performs.
#6147
Water Foul
^ The Sohn adapter blocks the crankcase oil inlet and replaces it with its own inlet.
It is cheaper and easier to just premix, instead of trying to plumb the service nipples.
It is cheaper and easier to just premix, instead of trying to plumb the service nipples.
#6148
Switchblade key battery replacement
Ok, my 'new' 2010 came with one switchblade key with integrated remote. The remote doesn't work, so the obvious first thing to do is to replace the battery, but for the life of me I can't figure out how to open it. There doesn't appear to be any indent or sliding piece or screw. What's the trick?
#6150
The case is solid hard plastic, not a piece of rubber on it anywhere as far as I can tell. Pics attached, if you think I'm wrong please tell me which corner to pry on.