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by Delanor
Fri Oct 10, 2025 6:32 pm
Forum: RX-8 Discussion
Topic: Engine issues
Replies: 8
Views: 533

Re: Engine issues

I would get a load test done on the battery if you haven`t done while your at it!

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by Delanor
Sat Oct 04, 2025 5:57 pm
Forum: RX-8 Discussion
Topic: Special Edition Register additions.
Replies: 349
Views: 57875

Re: Special Edition Register additions.

List updated :thumleft:

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by Delanor
Sun Sep 21, 2025 10:46 am
Forum: RX-8 Discussion
Topic: My engine has never had premix, is it worth it to start?
Replies: 28
Views: 1691

Re: My engine has never had premix, is it worth it to start?

Basically there is a rev limiter a fuel cut off so if you red line it you cannot over rev it.

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by Delanor
Sun Sep 14, 2025 12:03 pm
Forum: The Other Car..
Topic: Mandy's Mazda MX-5 30th Anniversary RF
Replies: 444
Views: 22218

Re: Mandy's Mazda MX-5 30th Anniversary RF

Just another example of why you need an EV Mark - annual service "check motor commutator brushes and battery pack integrity" - £100! :rofl:

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by Delanor
Fri Sep 05, 2025 12:21 pm
Forum: RX-8 Discussion
Topic: R3 Prices
Replies: 8
Views: 1993

Re: R3 Prices

The problem with RX-8 sales is always going to be the price of road tax post March 2006 £760 pa :crybaby: along with not exactly being the most economical fuel wise whilst the RX7 a paltrey £220 pa. Lets put it this way I love the RX-8 and have still got my 40th after I bought it new 17 years ago an...
by Delanor
Mon Sep 01, 2025 7:31 pm
Forum: The Other Car..
Topic: Mandy's Mazda MX-5 30th Anniversary RF
Replies: 444
Views: 22218

Re: Mandy's Mazda MX-5 30th Anniversary RF

Where have you been my dear fellow :o :?: :arrow: Clicky here :p You've even posted in my BMW thread yourself Del :lol: Must have been a senior moment I looked at the first post on here and saw the Honda and forgot about your BMW - that time has gone quick Mark! Anyway different car same question -...
by Delanor
Mon Sep 01, 2025 12:37 pm
Forum: The Other Car..
Topic: Mandy's Mazda MX-5 30th Anniversary RF
Replies: 444
Views: 22218

Re: Mandy's Mazda MX-5 30th Anniversary RF

Still got the Honda Mark isn`t it time you changed to a Kia EV6 GT battery car - 640 bhp 0-60 in 3.5 secs for only £60k :shock: :race: :thumleft:

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by Delanor
Fri Aug 22, 2025 4:49 pm
Forum: Hello.. I'm new here..
Topic: Is series 2 a lot more reliable?
Replies: 5
Views: 483

Re: Is series 2 a lot more reliable?

Although low mileage on 30K miles I have been driving my S1 40th Anniversary from new for 17 years next month and in that time for reliability apart from better ignition parts which were replaced just after I bought it, the usual servicing and two batteries I had one front drop link go I replaced bo...
by Delanor
Tue Aug 19, 2025 5:30 pm
Forum: RX-8 Discussion
Topic: Steering problem?
Replies: 12
Views: 809

Re: Steering problem?

Well steering sorted now - sort of, I jacked the car up both wheels off the deck and no real resistance lock to lock the steering wheel did spin fairly easily then followed a good dosing spray of Muc-Off All-Weather Motorcycle Chain Lube in the steering UJ. :race: Anyway out for a test drive and the...
by Delanor
Mon Aug 11, 2025 11:13 am
Forum: RX-8 Discussion
Topic: Steering problem?
Replies: 12
Views: 809

Steering problem?

This may sound a bit strange coming from an RX-8 owner after owning 4 over 21 years but I don`t drive my 40th Anniversary as much as I used to since taking ownership of my Cupra but when I do take the RX-8 out the steering feels noticeably heavier than the Cupra and I am fully aware of possible lube...
by Delanor
Thu Aug 07, 2025 2:29 pm
Forum: RX-8 Discussion
Topic: Special Edition Register additions.
Replies: 349
Views: 57875

Re: Special Edition Register additions.

List updated :thumleft:

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by Delanor
Tue Aug 05, 2025 9:27 am
Forum: RX-8 Discussion
Topic: Front Brake Judder
Replies: 8
Views: 504

Re: Front Brake Judder

I assume the discs have been checked for any run out. :-k

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by Delanor
Fri Jul 18, 2025 10:26 am
Forum: Hello.. I'm new here..
Topic: New & Looking
Replies: 34
Views: 1774

Re: New & Looking

After owning a 192, 230, PZ and after taking a lengthy test drive in a R3 then a 40th Anniversary, I bought a new 40th in 2008 as it ticked the most boxes for me and after 17 years it still does! :thumleft:

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by Delanor
Fri Jul 11, 2025 10:05 am
Forum: Hello.. I'm new here..
Topic: 40th Anniversary Identification
Replies: 3
Views: 658

Re: 40th Anniversary Identification

I have the build numbers but the VIN should be 1736******** is that correct and the reg` prefix should be YD58.

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by Delanor
Mon Jun 23, 2025 11:48 am
Forum: The Other Car..
Topic: What would you do?
Replies: 15
Views: 953

Re: What would you do?

Hybrid and Modern Turbocharged Engines
Some modern turbocharged and hybrid engines are specifically designed for low-viscosity oils like 0W30 to enhance fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. In such cases, using 5W30 instead of 0W30 may slightly impact performance and fuel economy. :-k

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by Delanor
Sun Jun 22, 2025 4:16 pm
Forum: The Other Car..
Topic: What would you do?
Replies: 15
Views: 953

Re: What would you do?

No check the service receipt and the actual engine oil check sheet!

They bill me for 6 litres of 5W 30 and on the check list they have used 5.7 litres of 0W 30!

Its me isn`t it I just don`t understand how they are supposed to service a car!

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by Delanor
Sun Jun 22, 2025 3:41 pm
Forum: The Other Car..
Topic: What would you do?
Replies: 15
Views: 953

Re: What would you do?

Just noticed this on the service check list - what do you suppose this means?
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by Delanor
Sun Jun 22, 2025 3:24 pm
Forum: The Other Car..
Topic: What would you do?
Replies: 15
Views: 953

Re: What would you do?

I read somewhere VW 507 00 is the preferred 5W 30 oil for a Diesel so its all about as clear as mud really! :-k

Nearly as clear as which oil you should use in an RX-8! :getmecoat:

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by Delanor
Sun Jun 22, 2025 2:49 pm
Forum: The Other Car..
Topic: What would you do?
Replies: 15
Views: 953

Re: What would you do?

Dave - Opie quotes both 0W 30 and 5W 30 but I struggle a bit when the owners manual says the correct oil to use is stated on the label, also the Mobil website suggests the manufacturers correct oil is VW 504 00 (0W30) which is what they recommend and not 5W 30.

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by Delanor
Sun Jun 22, 2025 11:31 am
Forum: The Other Car..
Topic: What would you do?
Replies: 15
Views: 953

Re: What would you do?

To be honest I agree 5w 30 will probably be an acceptable alternative its just I would prefer an official guarantee from Cupra UK that is the case and not just a comment from the guy that changed the oil that all the oil is the same! :-k

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by Delanor
Sun Jun 22, 2025 9:11 am
Forum: The Other Car..
Topic: What would you do?
Replies: 15
Views: 953

Re: What would you do?

I asked to speak to the service advisor - not available, the service manager - not available as they had my full contact detail could someone reply - no reply!

What`s wrong with everyone these days?

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by Delanor
Sat Jun 21, 2025 10:24 pm
Forum: The Other Car..
Topic: What would you do?
Replies: 15
Views: 953

Re: What would you do?

I'm probably one of those fussy buggers when I 've just paid £460 for a service I just like to know it's been done correctly thats why I stopped using Mazda dealers for servicing because they just couldn't do it correctly and I do it myself now - possibly the same way the Cupra will be going next ye...
by Delanor
Sat Jun 21, 2025 7:52 pm
Forum: The Other Car..
Topic: What would you do?
Replies: 15
Views: 953

What would you do?

Can anyone shed any light on this what would you do - I had my Cupra Forrmentor 1st oil service done last June by a local Cupra dealer and they used 0W 30 long life oil and now I have just had the second oil service done by another Cupra dealer and they have used Mobil 5w 30 oil - on the slam panel ...
by Delanor
Thu May 29, 2025 9:57 am
Forum: Hello.. I'm new here..
Topic: Hello. New member from Portugal
Replies: 4
Views: 549

Re: Hello. New member from Portugal

:welcome: :whathesaid:

I also own the 40th Anniversary RX-8 a great choice, virtually since new I have used Redline MT90 and the gearbox has always been faultless including when used in my previous RX-8`s. :thumleft:

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by Delanor
Thu May 22, 2025 10:04 am
Forum: Hello.. I'm new here..
Topic: Another Rx8 nut has arrived in the UK
Replies: 9
Views: 1603

Re: Another Rx8 nut has arrived in the UK

I seem to recall in the past even a Mazda dealer was found to be selling counterfeit coils! :-k

A Mazda dealer fitted warranty replacement alloy wheels to my car which were my old alloys resprayed on the front to look new!

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