Driving Tips; Break-In Period; Money-Saving Suggestions - Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual

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Before Driving Your Mazda

Driving Tips

Break-In Period

No special break-in is necessary, but a few
precautions in the first 1,000 km (600
miles) may add to the performance,
economy, and life of your Mazda.
Do not race the engine.
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Do not maintain one constant speed,
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either slow or fast, for a long period of
time.
Do not drive constantly at full-throttle
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or high engine rpm (over 7,000 rpm)
for extended periods of time.
Avoid unnecessary hard stops.
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Avoid full-throttle starts.
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Money-Saving Suggestions

How you operate your Mazda determines
how far it will travel on a tank of fuel. Use
these suggestions to help save money on
fuel and repairs.
Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine
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runs smoothly, begin driving.
Avoid fast starts.
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Keep the engine tuned. Follow the
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maintenance schedule (page 8-3) and
have an Authorized Mazda Dealer
perform inspections and servicing.
Use the air conditioner only when
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necessary.
Slow down on rough roads.
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Keep the tires properly inflated.
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Do not carry unnecessary weight.
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Do not rest your foot on the brake
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pedal while driving.
For improved engine starting
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performance the next time you start the
engine after only driving the vehicle a
short distance, turn off the engine after
1 or more of the variable red zone
lamps in the tachometer have turned
off.
In addition, it is recommended that
short trips be avoided to ensure that the
engine reaches operating temperature
before turning off the engine.
Keep the wheels in correct alignment.
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Keep windows closed at high speeds.
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Slow down when driving in crosswinds
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and headwinds.