What kind of oil should I use in my Mazda RX-8 rotary engine?
For a more detailed explanation of why we recommend 10w40 grade oil for your RX-8 and to find out how using alternative grades can adversely affect your engine, read on… Since way back in 1967, in the days of the Mazda Cosmo 110s, rotary engines have been ran on either 15w40 or 10w40 mineral oil.
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.
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.
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.
What kind of oil does a Mazda RX-8 use?
Higher cost of synthetic oils which despite being more durable are wasted when used in a rotary engine (See ‘Performance’ below).It wasn’t until 2003 with the dawn of the RX-8 that Mazda started to recommend 5w30 oil, specifically for its flagship rotary-powered sports coupe (amidst claims of better fuel economy and improved performance).
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.
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 do you warm up a Mazda RX8 engine?
You need to warm up the engine slowly, stay in low revs depending on outside temperature for at least 20 minutes. Beware you need to warm up the oil, and the gauge on your dash is the water temperature, which heats up a lot faster! After that, drive it like you stole it.
Are there any problems with the Mazda RX8 engine?
During 2004-2005, there were numerous reports of RX-8 engine failure. Soon, the reputation of the engines was beginning to take shape. It was basically an engine that could only last for many owners up to 30,000 miles. Many Mazda owners were experiencing issues such as power loss.
Why does my Mazda RX8 make blue smoke?
Burning oil and blue smoke from exhaust (oil in air intake due to poor engine or excessive high revs). Tapping noise from engine bay (bad/worn actuator on manifold). Other Issues/Problems The owners who treat the rotary engine like a piston engine. This isn’t an engine you can simply ignore.
What kind of oil does a Mazda RX 8 use?
Every city in the USA has slow traffic jams and warm weather. Every where else in the World (except in the USA) Mazda requires in the RX 8 Owners Manual the use of 5W-30 oil to adequately protect the very same hot running rotary engine that is in RX 8’s in the USA.
You need to warm up the engine slowly, stay in low revs depending on outside temperature for at least 20 minutes. Beware you need to warm up the oil, and the gauge on your dash is the water temperature, which heats up a lot faster! After that, drive it like you stole it.
When did the Mazda RX 8 come out?
The Mazda RX-8 is a sports car created by Mazda, the by Japanese automobile manufacturer. The car was crated between the years 2002 and 2012. First shown back in 2001 at the North American International Auto Show, the car became the successor to the RX-7.
What causes a Mazda RX 8 engine to fail?
Seals in engines though are failing due to too much heat as is evident from failed engines and cats plugged up with oil as documented on RX 8 owner forums.