2005 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 130

RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page130 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (130,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators qFuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows approximately how much fuel is in the tank. We recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full. When the low fuel warning light illuminates or when the needle is near E, refuel as soon as possible. If the engine oil pressure gauge moves to L (low) while you are driving, drive to the side of the road and park off the right-ofway. Set the parking brake. Then follow steps 1 through 3. 1. Turn off the engine and inspect the engine oil level (page 8-13). If it's low, add oil. 2. Start the engine. 3. If the needle still doesn't move, have your vehicle checked at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. CAUTION Low fuel warning light Don't run the engine if the oil pressure is low. It could result in extensive engine damage. qEngine Oil Pressure Gauge NOTE Engine oil pressure is normal when the engine oil pressure gauge needle points halfway between L and H with the engine running. If the needle on the gauge doesn't move after starting the engine, follow steps 1 through 3. The Mazda RX-8 requires regular checking of the engine oil level. The compact, high performance RENESIS rotary engine in your vehicle consumes a small amount of engine oil due to its structural design. An oil pump optimizes the amount of oil injected to lubricate the rotor seals in the combustion cycle. Although your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil level warning light and an engine oil pressure gauge, it is best to keep the engine oil level in the range between full and low by checking the oil dipstick regularly. Mazda recommends checking the oil level at every second fuel filling. The oil consumption of the engine depends on engine speed and engine load. Under extreme driving conditions, oil consumption can be higher. 5-34 Form No.8T69-EA-04G