rx-8 oil change
#1
Hi im actually a DSMer but i jus recently purchased a 2004 mazdaspeed rx-8. And i wanted to do the oil change. Now for my DSMs i usually use Mobil 1 racing oil (really thin stuff).....can i use that in the rx-8's rotary? If Mobil 1 will not suffice can someone please recommend a brand and thickness i should use for best performance? Also if you could also lemme know which oil filter brand and stuff is the best for this car.......and just to make sure before the first time i do it....there arent any "special" oil procedures a rotary needs is there? THANKS IN ADVANCE!!!
#7
Originally Posted by vAkAmOnRoTaRy' post='777392' date='Nov 10 2005, 02:37 PM
thanks guys...i really appreciate all the info
as for the 20w50.......that wouldnt b too thick? i want good performance but still perfect streetability
id go with what they recommend for the rx8, they do want a thinner oil in there than they did for the previous cars
#8
They use 0W-20 here in Japan for the 8, only place to get it is from Mazda. I beleve it is a semi-senthetic, so I'd be looking for a durablend in the 5W-20 range, but Castrol 5W-20 should work just fine if you can't find a semi-synthetic.