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Yes, per the manufacturer's specifications, 5W30 grade is the recommended oil for this motor.

Depending on whether or not you have made any modifications to your car (i.e. aftermarket tune, other performance upgrades, etc), this may be a problem with the main power-train control module (PCM) not communicating with the transmission control module (TCM)....

Hi - no, there is only the one dogbone link up top. There are 2 motor/transmission mounts where the engine/transmission are supported by the chassis, and these should be inspected for failure. They become soft, and fail with time, exposure...

Minor are the stuff like brakes, water pump leaking, radiator caps with holes in them - stuff that doesn't cost that much to fix and what you can easily do by yourself. But, if the transmission or the engine have...

Hello. Diagnosing a noise is difficult without hearing it. This could be a belt, the starter motor, or the engine. I would recommend getting the aid of a mechanic to help isolate the noise and come up with the correct...

Hi there. Check the ignition system and see if the spark plugs are sparking. If the spark plugs are not sparking, then check for power to the ignition coil. If there is no power to the ignition coil, then check...

Your best bet to find repair and owners manuals is the internet. Try searches for 'rx8 repair manuals' etc. Also, search for a Mazda RX8 internet forum. Car forums can be a good source of parts and information. You might...

Hi, thanks for writing in. I'd be happy to offer my insight. You engine may have carbon build up on the valves and clogged injectors. I recommend having the combustion chambers and injectors cleaned. Once this is done then I...

Hi Bruce. Thanks for contacting us today. In extreme cold temperatures like you've described, many car batteries simply don't have enough cold cranking amps to engage the starter. There really isn't a solution to fix this problem besides jump-starting the...

The problem is you have not seated the bearing correctly onto the hub or the hub and axle got damaged when the bearings spun on them. If you cannot tighten the bearings down after putting the tire back on, you...

It sounds like what you are experiencing is transmission related. I would want to check the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) level and condition. It may be low on fluid. You may smell burnt fluid if the trans has been slipping....

Hi there. A chirping sound could indicate an idler pulley is about to fail. The bearing in the pulley will start to break down and need replacing. Although it could be a different pulley going bad, I would recommend having...

Hi. Since the reverse lights turn on when you shift into gear, that is a clear indication that the mechanical portion of the shift linkage is working. I believe the shift solenoid inside the transmission might be stuck open or...

Hello. This is likely a sign of a faulty fuel sending unit. This is a unit inside the fuel tank that measures the fuel level inside the tank and relays this info to the ECU which then transmits this to...

You may have a mass airflow sensor that is contaminated or not working correctly. The sensor can get contaminated by dirt, debris, and oil from aftermarket oil-type air filers. You can try and clean the sensor and use a standard...

Hello. A no start condition, especially an intermittent one can be caused by a wide variety of issues. A few common causes for a no start condition are problems with the fuel or ignition systems, or perhaps an issue with...

The cooling fans running on a 90 degree day is fairly normal for most cars. The coolant overflow full with pressure is also normal. As the heat of the coolant heats up and cools down this causes an expanding and...

Hello. It sounds like you may have a couple of issues going on with your vehicle. The overheating is the first concern. If it is randomly overheating then a block test needs to be done. This would indicate a leak...

Hi there. Check the thermostat on the air conditioning system and see if its freezing up again by shutting off the vehicle and letting it sit for about 30 minutes. If you see frost on the evaporator, then the system...

This may be a sign of a dirty or failing mass air flow sensor. The mass air flow sensor is a unit in the intake system that monitors air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected...

Two scenarios: the leak developed as you were driving. It only takes the loss of 2 quarts before the transmission starts to act up. There is about 13 quarts of fluid though. The location of the leak needs to be...

Hey there. This is a sign of a failing fuel pump or potentially a faulty power connection to the fuel pump. As you know, if the fuel pump fails to supply adequate fuel pressure to the motor, this will cause...

For this code, there is a related technical service bulletin 06-06-04-003D dated March 20,2007. The TSB calls for installing a new EGR kit consisting of a new valve, tube, and wire connector, and directions to reprogram the powertrain control module....

This issue could be something as simple as a reprogramming of the transmission computer, to a broken motor mount (although the jerking would probably be felt in all gear ranges), to possibly a transmission malfunction. Unfortunately, the transmission module reprogramming...