Mazda 2006 RX-8 - Manual (Page 368)

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Specifications
qEngine
Item Model
Type Rotary engine
Displacement 654 ml × 2 (654 cc × 2, 40.0 cu in × 2)
Compression ratio 10.0
qElectrical 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.
qLubricant 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
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