Black plate (368,1)
Specifications
q
Engine
Item
Model
Type
Rotary engine
Displacement
654 ml × 2 (654 cc × 2, 40.0 cu in × 2)
Compression ratio
10.0
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Electrical System
Item
Classification
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
Spark-plug gap
1.15
―
1.25 mm (0.046
―
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.
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Lubricant Quality
Lubricant
Classification
Engine oil
Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on page 8-12.
Manual transmission oil
API Service GL-4 (SAE 75W-90)
Automatic transmission fluid
JWS3309
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_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page368
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