Driving Tips; Break-In Period; Money-Saving Suggestions - Mazda 2004 RX-8 Owner's Manual

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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.
• Don't race the engine.
• Don't maintain one constant speed for
long.
• Don't drive constantly at full-throttle or
high engine rpm (over 7,000 rpm) for
extended periods of time.
• Avoid unnecessary hard stops.
• Avoid full-throttle starts.
Form No. 8R65-EA-03C
Before Driving Your Mazda

Driving Tips

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
runs smoothly, begin driving.
• Avoid fast starts.
• Keep the engine tuned. Follow the
maintenance schedule (page 8-3) and
have an Authorized Mazda Dealer
perform inspections and servicing.
• Use the air conditioner only when
necessary.
• Slow down on rough roads.
• Keep the tires properly inflated.
• Don't carry unnecessary weight.
• Don't rest your foot on the brake pedal
while driving.
• Keep the wheels in correct alignment.
• Keep windows closed at high speeds.
• Slow down when driving in crosswinds
and headwinds.
WARNING
Coasting:
Stopping the engine when going down
a hill is dangerous. This causes the
loss of power steering and power
brake control, and may cause damage
to the drivetrain. Any loss of steering
or braking control could cause an
accident. Never stop the engine when
going down a hill.
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