Where to put the oil in a Mazda RX-8?
Because the RX-8 engine is designed to burn oil during operation, I suggest you try to keep the oil in the upper third of the fill range to avoid driving with low oil in the future. If the oil level is too low, add more clean oil into the oil fill spout.
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.
Can a Mazda RX 8 engine be rebuilt?
And mazda is building a factory according to their announcements to rebuild failed motors, but they will probably be rebuilt the same as the failed ones and use the same required oil to only fail again and again. Good luck with your RX 8.
Why does my RX-8 Renesis engine need oil?
Your RX-8 Renesis engine needs oil to lubricate it’s bearings. This is important in order to avoid the harmful build-up of ash and carbon which can cause rotor apex seals and side seals to stick.
Because the RX-8 engine is designed to burn oil during operation, I suggest you try to keep the oil in the upper third of the fill range to avoid driving with low oil in the future. If the oil level is too low, add more clean oil into the oil fill spout.
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.
Your RX-8 Renesis engine needs oil to lubricate it’s bearings. This is important in order to avoid the harmful build-up of ash and carbon which can cause rotor apex seals and side seals to stick.
How much oil to refill 6 speed gearbox?
To refill the 6 speed box simply fill approx` 1.75 litres to the level plug hole and in the case of the 5 speed box I drained 2.2 litres of oil from the gearbox drain plug and 0.3 litre from the extension part and refilled accordingly.