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UNDER HOOD

Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features

Under Hood

RX-8 rotary engine

precautions

Check engine oil level when refueling.

Rotary engine design uses an oil

injection system in addition to

lubrication of internal parts.

It is important to maintain

proper oil level.

1. Engine cover

Remove to gain access to

engine oil dipstick (2) and

engine oil filler cap (3).

To remove cover: Pull up firmly

on front corners; then pull

toward front of vehicle.

2. Engine oil

dipstick

With engine

cover (1)

removed, check

engine oil level

5 to 10 minutes

after warming up engine; fluid

level should be between full

and low marks on dipstick.

3. Engine oil filler cap

SAE 5W-20

Remove engine cover (1) to

access engine oil filler cap.

4. Fuse block

5. Air filter

6. Brake/Clutch* fluid reservoir

Fill to MAX mark with DOT 3

fluid; check with cap on.

7. Hood latch

Push hood latch to the right,

open hood.

8. Hood support rod

9. Engine coolant reservoir

Level should be between F and

L lines when cold.

WARNING: Never remove

coolant reservoir cap while

engine is running or hot;

remove only when system

is cool.

10. Battery

To access: Remove engine

cover (1) first, then remove

battery cover (12), pull up back

of battery cover and remove.

11. Windshield washer

reservoir

Fill with windshield

washer fluid.

Break-in period

First 600 miles: Drive at varying

road and engine speeds; avoid

full throttle, rapid acceleration

or kick-down of transmission.

Do not use special “break-in” oils.

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

ABS automatically reduces

hydraulic pressure to any wheel

on the verge of locking up.

You may feel a slight pulsing of

the brake pedal and hear a

clicking noise; this tells you the

ABS is functioning properly;

increase pressure on pedal for

maximum braking.

Tips: Maintain constant

pressure on the brake pedal.

Do not pump the brakes.

ABS self test

A self-diagnostic test is performed

when starting; you may feel some

brake pedal pulsation and hear

some noise, this is normal.

Unique driving conditions

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Every 5,000 miles change oil/filter,

inspect coolant level, lights, brake/

clutch fluid, tire pressure/wear,

locks/hinges and washer fluid.

Normal maintenance

notes

Rotate tires every 7,500 miles or

sooner if needed; replace cabin air

filter every 25,000 miles or 24 months.

Replace (FL22)* engine coolant

every 120,000 miles or 10 years.

A. Change: Engine oil/replace filter

Lube: Locks and hinges

B. Inspect: Disc brakes

C. Inspect: Drive belt, fuel lines,

hoses, and connections, brake

lines and hoses, steering

operation and linkages, front

and rear suspension ball joints,

driveshaft dust boots, chassis

and body bolts, exhaust system

heat shields, cooling system,

and bolts and nuts on seat

D. Replace: Air filter, spark plugs

E. Clean: Air filter

F. Replace: Manual transmission and

rear differential oil, engine coolant

*Denotes optional equipment

†

See Owner’s Manual

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15,000 miles

22,500 miles

30,000 miles

37,500 miles

45,000 miles

52,500 miles

60,000 miles

67,500 miles

75,000 miles

82,500 miles

90,000 miles

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