Originally Posted By: rg200amp
Originally Posted By: unDummy
Any current oil spec will work fine.
It extremely important to do frequent oil changes. Never go over 3k/3mo and it'll last a long time.
Also, its critical to top off oil at EVERY fuel fill up.
Make sure you have all recalls/TSBs addressed.
Run a little 2-stroke or UCL premix in the fuel always since 'emissions tuning' doesn't inject enough motor oil for seal lubrication.
Research oiling improvements in the form of aftermarket coolers, thermal-pellet mod, upgraded oil pump, increased oil PSI, aftermarket oil pan, windage/aeration control, and the 2-stroke oil metering pump adapter.
With the movement toward some low/mid SAPS oils, I'd probably go to Synpower MST/HST or the Mobil1 ESP oils, or equivalent. Anything to reduce crud buildup, will help a neglected engine.
Run a bottle of quality FI cleaner at every OCI. Gumout Regane, Techron Concentration, 3m, BG44k, Amsoil PI, Redline SI1, FP60, Neutra... are some that I'll recommend.
Get a quality oil temp gauge since your oil temp should NEVER go over 200F. Rotary engine oil is 'cold' compared to 'piston' engines.
Never shut off a cold engine(no swapping parking spots without a 10 minute ride). If you must, rev to 4k just before shutting her off. The flywheel momentum will help 'vent' the engine to prevent flooding restart issues.
Research your VIN at the dealer. You probably already have a new engine or 2, since most rotary owners were/are clueless.
+1 on everything!!!
Sorry to say it. But I dumped my Rx8 AS SOON AS I COULD once I was out of the red in my autoloan.
The things are fun to drive in the twisties, but are BAD as daily drivers.
They are not that fast. They get bad MPG. Lot's of issues with engines. Man, I don't miss that thing. I was getting better MPG in my 6.8L V10 F250 than the Rx8.
Change the oil every 3000k. When you change the oil, a lot of the old oil stays in the oil coolers and lines. So a oil change only gets you some new oil.
Did I say that I DO not miss that car!!!!
lol
you are slowly making your way to Toyota, which is boring but will make you worry free..I don't mind a bit more maintenance for the all fun I get out of it on the track and street.