common problem and oil usage

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Originally Posted by gada.hiren

Hi Friends

need your help. i am planning to buy a RX8, so from which year i should start my search i have read in few websites that from 2005 there were less engine failure. and also after how many kms i should change the oil and what oil i should use. one of my friend advised me to use mobil 1.

please help me out

I would actually start with a 2006-2007. Most issues were resolved by then, and they are most likely to have the most up to date TSB's and recalls.

I am not going to convert, but I change my oil every 3000 miles, checking it every 800 miles to see if it needs a top off.

I use standard Castrol 20w50. Of course, it gets very hot in the summers where I am. Just DO NOT use the factory recommended oil. It is too thin, and can cause bearing damage.

My 2004 has nearly 200,000 miles, 160,000 on the current engine.