What should I do about White Stuff under my oil cap?
Use caution when cleaning an engine. Use low pressure and be careful not to spray directly at your seals or inlets like the oil cap, power steering fluid cap, transmission dip stick and air intake. Moisture in these areas can do more harm than good.
What’s the best way to clean an engine’s oil cap?
Cleaning an engine with a high pressure spray is a good way to force moisture into the seals, under the oil cap and into places where moisture shouldn’t be. Use caution when cleaning an engine.
What to do if you have condensation under the oil cap?
If it is condensation, it is generally minimal moisture in the system and heat can help burn off and purge this moisture. Cleaning an engine with a high pressure spray is a good way to force moisture into the seals, under the oil cap and into places where moisture shouldn’t be.
Is it bad to clean the oil cap?
Use caution when cleaning an engine. Use low pressure and be careful not to spray directly at your seals or inlets like the oil cap, power steering fluid cap, transmission dip stick and air intake. Moisture in these areas can do more harm than good. Dirt on the outside of an engine does far less harm than moisture in the engine.
Which is the best oil filter for a Mazda RX-8?
The best oil filter to use for earlier RX-8s is Mazda’s genuine one with the part number B6Y1-14-302A. Second-generation RX-8s should be fitted with a Mazda oil filter with the part number N3R1-14-302.
What kind of rubber is on Mazda RX-8?
The rubber oil control ring o-ring’s in Mazda’s RX-8 were switched from the traditional rubber base material to a more modern Viton based rubber material which can better withstand the aggressive chemicals in modern oils.
What kind of oil do I use for my RX-8 engine?
5w30 grade oil is simply too thin to maintain the oil pressure required to sufficiently protect the Stationary Gear Bearings in the RX-8 engine. So we now have four major problems, all relating to the type of oil you use in your RX-8.
When did Mazda start using thinner grade oil?
Well, in 2002 ‘Total’ sold Mazda the concept of achieving better fuel economy by using a thinner grade engine oil. Mazda responded by introducing 5w30 across their entire range of cars, and a lot of other car manufactures at the time quickly followed suit.