Black plate (332,1)
Specifications
q
Engine
Item
Model
Type
Rotary engine
Displacement
654 ml × 2 (654 cc × 2, 40.0 cu in × 2)
Compression ratio
10.0
q
Electrical System
Item
Model
Battery
12V-52AH/5HR
Alternator
12 V - 100 A
Starter
12 V - 2.0 kW
Spark-plug number
Trailing side
N3Y1 18 110, N3H1 18 110C
*1*2
Leading side
N3Y8 18 110, N3Y9 18 110,
N3H5 18 110
*1*2
, N3Y2 18 110,
N3Y3 18 110, N3H2 18 110C
*1*2
Spark-plug gap
1.15
―
1.25mm (0.045
―
0.049 in)
*1 Standard
*2 ex factory
CAUTION
When cleaning the iridium plugs, do not use a wire brush. The fine particulate coating on
the iridium alloy and platinum tips could be damaged.
q
Lubricant Quality
Lubricant
Classification
Engine oil
Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on page 8-12.
Manual transmission oil
API Service GL-4 or GL-5 (SAE 75W-90)
Automatic transmission fluid
ATF M-III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron
®
III)
Rear differential oil
API Service GL-5 (SAE 90)
API Service GL-5 (SAE 80W-90)
API Service GL-5 (SAE 75W-90)
*
Brake/Clutch fluid
SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3
* Not available from Mazda
10-4
Specifications
RX-8_8U84-EA-05I_Edition1 Page332
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