Mazda RX-8
Maintenance specs for 3 variants of the Mazda RX-8 — from 2004 to 2011.
2004–2008 Mazda RX-8
1.3L Renesis Rotary (13B-MSP) · RWD
232 hp / 159 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Manual
FluidMazda MTF 75W-80
Drain & fill2.6 qt
Full capacity2.6 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Rear fluidGL-5 75W-90
Rear capacity1.3 qt
Fuel
Tank16.9 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change3,000 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush120,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter15,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2004–2008 Mazda RX-8
1.3L Renesis Rotary (13B-MSP) · RWD
197 hp / 159 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Automatic
FluidMazda ATF M-V
Drain & fill3.2 qt
Full capacity7.6 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Rear fluidGL-5 75W-90
Rear capacity1.3 qt
Fuel
Tank16.9 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change3,000 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush120,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter15,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2009–2011 Mazda RX-8
1.3L Renesis Rotary (13B-MSP) · RWD
232 hp / 159 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Manual
FluidMazda MTF 75W-80
Drain & fill2.6 qt
Full capacity2.6 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Rear fluidGL-5 75W-90
Rear capacity1.3 qt
Fuel
Tank16.9 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change3,000 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush120,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter15,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi