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    rx8 VS audi A8

    a audi a8 backed out of a parking space and took out my rx8. front left fender, front half of front bumper and left headlight(light still works) the a8 has a broken taillight and red paint on its rear bumper,it must be a tank, i cant believe the damage on my car compared to his. ouch
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    reverse gear

    everything is ok , if I remember to push it down before putting it in reverse
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    reverse gear

    has anyone had problems putting the rx8 into reverse, I have had problems since i got the car and i was wondering if its the car or me i dont have problems with any other gear so would adjusting the clutch make a difference, also does the rx8 have a hydralic clutch and howq does one...
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    new extended milage coverage

    increase from 50k to 60k at no cost to rx8 owners
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    i want all the hp

    Engine The D962R comes standard with the new RX-8 based Renesis engine, which puts out 254 hp (in stock form), and 178 ft./lb. of torque. This engine is brand new- a 'crate' engine. This engine is fuel injected and is controlled by a Microtech ECU, which is fully programmable. what is the...
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    oil change for my rx8

    oil in gas for rx8???????????????? would someonje clarify if i need to start adding 2 cycle oil to my gas i dont see it mentioned in my owners manual
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    oil change for my rx8

    l love my rx 8 i had the local expressway do it after i saw that two other rx8s in my town were having them done there . boy that sure looks like a little oil filter but then again the engine is small also i have had 4 cars in my life that i always had a smile on my face when i drove...
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    oil change for my rx8

    oil change rx8 i heard my car really has about 7 qts because three qts are in the oil cooler , can that oil be changed as well? in ct where i live there is only one mazda dealer ship in the area 25 miles away . Dworken mazda ; and they are always busy and only have one or two mazda techs...
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    oil change for my rx8

    i want to do t the first oil change on my 05 rx8 i have 6000 miles i bought it new in april.... the dealer is busy and i thought i would pick up the filter and oil and bring it to a local lube shop i heard that wix makes a good oil filter . what is everyone using the dealer sells a...
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    first oil change for my rx8

    how much are the mazda dealers charging for rx8 oil changes and where is the oil filter .,ie is it easy to reach from undert the car only?
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    first oil change for my rx8

    any suggestions ,do i go to the dealer or can i go to my local ford dealership, I know i need the 5w20 oil and to not use syn i have 4200miles , bought new april 17th I guess i have been zooming around ,i cant see going twenty miles to the dealership if i can get the service done local how...
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    Mazda5 real-world Mileage numbers

    are you saying you can get 29mpg in your rx8?????????????????????????????????????????????????
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    new owner of 2005 rx8 speed /

    i saw a copy of the delivery slip with those instructions,it also said to destroy before delivering the car, i thought that was interesting as far as reving and shuuting off do you leave your foot on the gas as you shut it off or time the shut off as the tach needle falls to the 3500 or...
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    oil for my 2005 rx8 6speed

    thanks for the info my last car was a 04 SVT focus with the euro package which when compared to my new rx8 lets see svt 170hp t 146 recaro s hid lights speed it was a nice car my rx8 has only rear wing spoiler,spare tire kit,lev emissions equipment grand touring package mt,and 2ap...
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    oil for my 2005 rx8 6speed

    is it ok to top off my car with 5w30 and if not what is everyone using in there cars , the dealer only has oil in bulk so i cant get it from them my car is about a week old today with about 630 miles, i took a 150 mile highway trip today and it looked like half a tank ,.sounds about right...
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    new owner of 2005 rx8 speed /

    just got back from the dealer today, they installed the new plugs for free and said they were colder plugs than what i had and that it would help in starting when it gets colder. I have driven about 450 miles with out needing any oil, the mechanic said if it doesnt use oil then there would be...
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    No 2006 RX-8s??

    i have a o5 thats due to go in to the dealer this week for the new plugs should i ask for anything esides the lugs
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    new owner of 2005 rx8 speed /

    I just bought a new 2005 rx8 two days ago and have put about 150 miles on it mostly highway ,the merrit parkway in CT. i have been keeping it under 100 no faster than 70 at this point and iam making sure not to stay at any steady speed and not open throttle , Is there anything i have to adhere...
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