RX8 2RTR-1.3L (2006)
Fluid - Differential: Service and Repair
DIFFERENTIAL OIL REPLACEMENT
1. Position the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the oil-fill plug.
3. Remove the drain plug and drain the oil.
4. Install the drain plug with a new washer and tighten.
Tightening torque 39.2-53.9 N-m (4.00-5.49 kgf-m, 29.0-39.7 ft-lbf)
5. Add the specified oil through the oil-fill plug hole.
Differential oil grade/viscosity:
API service GL-5 (SAE 90)
API service GL-5 (SAE 80W-90)
API service GL-5 (SAE 75W.-90) (Not available from Mazda)
Differential oil capacity (approximately quantity): 1.2-1.4 L (1.3-1.4 US qt, 1.1-1.2 Imp qt)
6. After adding the oil, perform the Oil level inspection. See: Testing and Inspection
7. Install the oil-fill plug with a new washer and tighten.
Tightening torque 39.2-53.9 N-m (4.00-5.49 kgf-m, 29.0-39.7 ft. lbf)