Hi all,
06 Shinka, 80,000 Miles, Second engine @ 58,000 miles, Current second owner.
As the title implies, I was wondering if I could get some advice from everyone on things to check on the RX-8 before taking a long trip. I currently live in Columbus, Ohio and am planning to take a trip to Myrtle Beach in the summer time with my wife and I have never taken my 8 on such a long 12 hour car ride and just like with any car I am worried about breakdowns far from home. Aside from the usual oil and coolant levels, tire pressure and ware, What are some things that I would want to check up on or have checked up on to make sure my 8 is in tip top shape for the road? I have my own check list of things and would just like to get a second opinion from anyone who is willing to post their two cents on the matter.
Things I plan on doing, checking, replacing before the trip:
1. Oil filter change
2. Oil Change
3. Flush coolant and replace
4. Replace coils (current ones are original to the car)
5. Replace wires (current ones are original to the car)
6. Replace spark plugs (current ones are original to the car)
7. inspect transmission fluid (should I flush and replace the transmission fluid?)
8. inspect bottom of the car
9. possible new breaks? (current ones are original to the car)
10. seafoam cleaning? (never done this before, but have seen it done)
11. Buy extra oil for the trunk/trip
12. extra fuses, light bulbs, and MAF cleaner for trunk
13. Compression test??? (I don't think this is needed, but maybe?)
Any advice on this list would be appreciated and please share what you think. I have read a few articles on this site and have compiled this list off of things I have seen in other posts.
An additional question I have is how does the 8 hold up on long drives? Does it like to go for 12 hours strait (Columbus to Myrtle)? or should I go half way one day then do the rest of the trip the next day? please share your thoughts on long trips in your 8, I would love to hear.
06 Shinka, 80,000 Miles, Second engine @ 58,000 miles, Current second owner.
As the title implies, I was wondering if I could get some advice from everyone on things to check on the RX-8 before taking a long trip. I currently live in Columbus, Ohio and am planning to take a trip to Myrtle Beach in the summer time with my wife and I have never taken my 8 on such a long 12 hour car ride and just like with any car I am worried about breakdowns far from home. Aside from the usual oil and coolant levels, tire pressure and ware, What are some things that I would want to check up on or have checked up on to make sure my 8 is in tip top shape for the road? I have my own check list of things and would just like to get a second opinion from anyone who is willing to post their two cents on the matter.
Things I plan on doing, checking, replacing before the trip:
1. Oil filter change
2. Oil Change
3. Flush coolant and replace
4. Replace coils (current ones are original to the car)
5. Replace wires (current ones are original to the car)
6. Replace spark plugs (current ones are original to the car)
7. inspect transmission fluid (should I flush and replace the transmission fluid?)
8. inspect bottom of the car
9. possible new breaks? (current ones are original to the car)
10. seafoam cleaning? (never done this before, but have seen it done)
11. Buy extra oil for the trunk/trip
12. extra fuses, light bulbs, and MAF cleaner for trunk
13. Compression test??? (I don't think this is needed, but maybe?)
Any advice on this list would be appreciated and please share what you think. I have read a few articles on this site and have compiled this list off of things I have seen in other posts.
An additional question I have is how does the 8 hold up on long drives? Does it like to go for 12 hours strait (Columbus to Myrtle)? or should I go half way one day then do the rest of the trip the next day? please share your thoughts on long trips in your 8, I would love to hear.
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