Mazda RX-8 (SE3P)

Boasting a near-perfect 50:50 weight distribution and a screaming, naturally aspirated RENESIS rotary engine that revs past 9,000 RPM. This essential guide helps you master rotary upkeep, listing engine torque specs, oil/coolant capacities, and compression testing resources.

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Engine Oil & Filter

Engine Oil Filter P/N:

N3R1-14-302

Engine Oil Weight (OEM):

5W-20
10W-40

Engine Oil Capacity:

4.5 qts

Engine Oil Filter Canister Torque:

N/A

Engine Oil Drain Plug Torque:

26 ft-lbs

Cooling System

Coolant Type:

FL22

Coolant Capacity:

10.4 qts

Transfer Case

Transfer Case Oil Type:

N/A

Transfer Case Oil Capacity:

N/A

Transfer Case Fill Plug Torque:

N/A

Transfer Case Drain Plug Torque:

N/A

Automatic Transmission Oil & Filter

Automatic Transmission Oil Type:

ATF M-V

Automatic Transmission Oil Capacity (Full Service):

8.5 qts

Automatic Transmission Oil Capacity (Drain & Fill):

3.0 qts

Automatic Transmission Oil Filter Bolt Torque:

N/A

Automatic Transmission Oil Fill Plug Torque:

25 ft-lbs

Automatic Transmission Oil Drain Plug Torque:

25 ft-lbs

Automatic Transmission Oil Pan Bolt Torque:

Data Unavailable

Manual Transmission Oil

Manual Transmission Oil Type:

75W-90 GL-4

Manual Transmission Oil Capacity:

1.9 qts

Manual Transmission Oil Fill Plug Torque:

30 ft-lbs

Manual Transmission Oil Drain Plug Torque:

30 ft-lbs

Wheel Lug Nuts / Bolts

Wheel Lug Nut / Bolt Torque:

80 ft-lbs

Drive Belt

Drive Belt Length

Alternator/Water Pump: 825 mm (5PK825)AC: 815 mm (4PK815)

Rear Differential

Rear Differential Oil Type:

75W-90 GL-5

Rear Differential Oil Capacity:

1.4 qts

Rear Differential Fill Plug Torque:

30 ft-lbs

Rear Differential Drain Plug Torque:

30 ft-lbs

Front Differential

Front Differential Oil Type:

N/A

Front Differential Oil Capacity:

N/A

Front Differential Fill Plug Torque:

N/A

Front Differential Drain Plug Torque:

N/A