5 Things You Must Carry In Your Mazda Rx8

[@Drivenbymadness]

📢NEW UPDATED VIDEO on 10 THINGS YOU MUST HAVE IN YOUR RX8📢 👉💯 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHS7gGWqp5hsh8U

[@SKITTL3Z37]

04 RX8 GT comes with tow hooks that screw into the front and the rear. There is a little plastic panel on the grill that pops out to reveal a giant screw hole. Same for the rear. The tow hooks are in the trunk where the tire iron is.

[@Drivenbymadness]

Thanks for the heads up! :)

[@zorbat5]

I have a 04 non GT and have the same.

[@Derek.Jarvis]

Im glad i found this, cuz i always have stuff in my rx8 in case i need. Emergency oil, jumper cables, scan tool, tire iron, and i sacrifice the trunk space and weight for a full size spare and extra battery. I also leave the factory tow hook screwed into the front bumper and rear one ready in the trunk. I love rx8s but you always have to be a little more prepared

[@rogelioreynoso6714]

Red Suns sticker on point!😎👌

[@Drivenbymadness]

Representin' 😎✌🏎

[@JMatrx]

Instead of the cables, I went for a LiPo battery starter.. it has saved me on many other cars. Plus it allows us RX8 owners in the remote eventuality of a flooded engine.. if you are alone and you can't get any help from another car with a potential battery dying in the cranking process :)

[@Drivenbymadness]

Thanks for the feedback! I totally agree with you one this. I have already added it on my list for the remake of this video in the future :)

[@Robbmaz]

Determination of Takumi but the skills of a carrot! Toooooo funny! Love it!

[@LeHeuZaHer]

Awesome video as always mate! That Bluetooth diagnostic plug is an absolute godsend, thank you for also adding UK links as well as US links for the items in the video :)

[@Drivenbymadness]

No problem man, as a guy who lives in Europe, i know the struggle when people post only US links, and ignores the rest of the world :)

[@StuartStirling]

you got my thumbs up for 3:47

[@Drivenbymadness]

Excellent, my purpose for this video as been met 😃👌

[@blackmount1]

I've owned an RX8 for several years and have put over 30,000 miles on it. I can't say I have found myself needing any of these things in that time to the extent of keeping them in the car, or at all.

[@thechristiancuber2716]

I daily drove an rx8 for about 2 years and I’ve needed almost all of these things.

[@arborinfelix]

Like always, it is a very nice video. Instead of jumper cable you also can take a portable car Jump starter which is basically a jumper cable with an attached battery. Of course bit more expensive than a jumper cable but in that case you don't depend on other peoples mercy :)

[@Drivenbymadness]

mehmet rasim inceoglu That is an extremely helpful device, but I thing the big price gap is a deal breaker for many people. but personally, the fact that I don't depend on others is more precious than money 😊👌 That's why I want to become my.own mechanic 😊

[@reidhauenstein1390]

mehmet rasim inceoglu that's the truth, I bought one two weeks before my car started having issues with the battery and it saved me so many times

[@kurtd8263]

Yeah I bought one of these cos my rx8 had a weird battery draining issue that the auto electricians couldn't resolve. Changed the battery twice but still have the same issue. If the car isnt started for x2 days it goes flat. I liked my rx8 for the 1.5 years of ownership but the oil n fuel consumption is beyond. Mines for sale now for £800 but no one wants it. Shame because it's a really nice car to drive but just too thirsty.

[@ericrivera3753]

keep it up mate really enjoying these videos 👌

[@Drivenbymadness]

Eric Rivera Thanks mate 😄👍

[@mrawesomelemons]

Awesome video. Good tips!

[@Drivenbymadness]

mrawesomelemons Thanks! 😄👍

[@SomeMechlover]

LOL the tow hook one had me dying, great video

[@Drivenbymadness]

hahah thanks man :D

[@SomeMechlover]

You just earned yourself a sub!

[@Drivenbymadness]

Mecha Fanboy I'm honoured, thanks ❤

[@LethalJizzle]

I've got these, plus a tyre repair kit as there's no spare, and some 2 stroke for pre mixing. If you have the ODBII connector you may as well get the Torque app and keep an eye on your coolant and catalyst temps while you're driving.

[@virtuatag]

Enjoyable and informative videos with just the right balance of personality and efficiency in providing information. These are valuable - keep up the great work.

[@Drivenbymadness]

Thank you very much :)

[@mrjackbilbo]

As always,. Thanks again man,. So much help specially the bluetooth thingy

[@Drivenbymadness]

al capone No problem bro, you're happy -> im happy 👌😊

[@samdufour1195]

al capone The obdII is really a life saver, I get a lot of dummy codes (low cat efficiency, miscommunication with ecm ect.) I highly recommend the Dash Command app. It tells you catalyst temps, coolant, intake, avg. gas mileage, and soooo much more. but there's a tip that I've learned, don't put the obdII in before you start the car. It will sometimes throw a random useless cel.

[@NotSpaceCadet]

keep going bro. Really nice video!

[@Drivenbymadness]

Thanks bro :D

[@spellring0245]

I really appriciate about your link and advice! You are the best channel!

[@Drivenbymadness]

Thanks man 😃

[@octapc]

I use to have a fire extinguisher attached to the floor pan that curves over the gearbox bell housing on the front passenger side. I also had a multimeter and a tyre inflator foam cannister.

[@Drivenbymadness]

Those are great additions to the rx8 :)

[@philippsberger]

nice video as always, keep up the good work and thank you for the tips!

[@Drivenbymadness]

Thank you very much for your support! Means the world to me

[@daleredes4301]

The throttle body hose on the automatic 13b where does it lead to from the top to the block

[@Hugh_Hunt]

I picked up a "mazda first aid" bag on ebay, as well as small "medicine bottles" from the science surplus store which are rotor shaped. The bad holds 4 bottles, 2 are for engine oil, and 2 are for gas oil. I just replace the empties with filled bottles after 2 fill ups. So I always have perfectly proportioned engine oil and gas oil. Pull up to pump, pop hood, truck and fuel door. Pour gas oil in, begin filling up, pour engine oil in, throw everything back in truck, gas stops; and you are off. No fuss fill ups.

[@Hugh_Hunt]

First gen Renesis engines do not have enough oil injectors, pre-mixing helps with apex seal longevity. That is why in the second gen of the engine, Mazda added more oil injectors; not enough injectors was the cause of premature engine failure and the bad reliability namesake. Pre-mixing is the cure.

[@Hugh_Hunt]

I never said, not enough oil, because it does have to do with the location of the oil injector(s). The first gen has just the center oil injector opposed to the 3 points with the second gen; so clearly Mazda agrees there was a problem. And of course Mazda does not recommend pre-mixing, you will not pass emissions while pre-mixing, a manufacturer cannot recommend doing something to fail emissions. The only thing you can hurt with pre-mixing is the CAT. Which will go bad quickly without pre-mixing because of the heat from the exhaust and the massive amount of fuel the old maps used to dump into the system. The engine is designed to burn oil, an additional 1 oz per gallon will not RAPIDLY speed up any wear on the exhaust system. And who said anything about tampering with the OMP? But if you wanted to... replacing the existing oil metering system with an aftermarket one that meters in clean oil, instead of used oil, is actually a smart thing...

[@MO-qc6dy]

Nice video bro, subscribed!

[@Drivenbymadness]

Thanks man :D

[@bubbabrown9145]

I already carry most of those in my rx-8 but a couple other things are first aid kit, flashlight, and most importantly psi gauge.

[@Drivenbymadness]

Bubba Brown Great job ;) but he first aid kit is required by law, that's why its not on the list. I use my phones Flashlight, cause its strong enough, but as I said in the description, this is a list that is specifically connected to the rx8's requirements, so its not a survival one 😊

[@HoriKustomz]

Is the obd2 app you use iPhone only? I can't find it anywhere for my android.

[@wolfslayagaming98]

oh shit that new intro though 😉😉😉

[@Drivenbymadness]

The into is legit AF 😀👌😉

[@beauknowz]

I if I may make a suggestion, purchase a kinetic line to pull you out of trouble. Kinetic tow lines absorb the stupidity when asking an idiot to pull you out of a light oops situation. Been in that situation more times than I care, and trust me when I say, having a stranger yank your line is asking for trouble. Let alone someone you know, which is worse.

[@gamingmadesimple5510]

lol I suggested the Bluetooth obd2 plug in like a year ago to a guy.. I use my all the time and monitor my temp with it ps. you should look at getting dashcommand app on your phone for the obd2 it's only like 3$ for the full version and you can make your own custom set of gauges to monitor any sensor that your car has from intake to exhaust temps and even the maf and a/f ratios

[@Drivenbymadness]

That is actually one of my future projects, To install a tablet as the main head unit, and have it connected to the OBD2 scanner, so i can tweek it and play with it as much as i want :)

[@samuraiset59]

what was a app? link plz. thx

[@user-ow2vr9ct5o]

Thx Man! Very interesting!

[@She1lby]

Obd 1.5 version or 2.1?

[@alexandros6335]

hallo Driven By Madness! tell us about obd reader! can your obd reader monitor afr? mine can t. i have the same as yours..! I have put the settings for pid afr readings but i can t monitor also...

[@joshclugston]

great video- l loved the ducktape bit XD. id have a mini tool kit in sted of just 19mm (the cheap tools you get at local supermarket)

[@Adeus555]

What the current and resistance rating of that scew you have lodged for a tighter positive terminal connection?

[@KanisAutomotiveStuff]

42 but for the blue on 46

[@delbertturner3621]

I have a 2006 Mazda RX-8 I drove it and I backed it up and parked it and I went back out about 30 minutes later to crank it the lights all come on on the dash and everything but it doesn't do anything does anybody know what could cause

[@Drivenbymadness]

Test the battery with a multimeter or a autozone battery tester.

[@noellieb]

Is that OBD2 scanner iso compatible? If not, can you recommend one?

[@Norbert.Gardonyi]

Last week I also got an ODB2 scanner, but it doesn't seem to be working for me. I plug it in, aaand nothing. No lights, no signal... Like it wasn't even there. Any ideas why?

[@Norbert.Gardonyi]

okay nevermind, I'm a dumb@ss... I plugged it, but not *all the way*. sigh. Any recommended dash displays? I started my RX-8 adventure with a faulty thermostat, that almost killed the car, so now I have an Engine Coolant Temperature display, and with warnings. :D What else could be useful?

[@Drivenbymadness]

hahah, the "is it in yet" phrase seems appropriate :P Was the thermostat fixed ? So after you plugged in the scanner, what codes did you get ? ( you can send a screen shot on my fb) :)

[@Norbert.Gardonyi]

Yeah it was fixed yesterday. The bloody Mazda dealership charged me almost 200eur for a bloody thermostat replacement.... anyway, I ran 2 fault scanning yesterday, and one today, 0 errors, not even a spark misfire or overheat or anything. #proudrotaryowner B-) and now, I'm gonna smash the hell out of that Following button on FB ;)

[@Drivenbymadness]

#smashanddash bro :D I'm glad everything is in working well now. I know sometimes just paying and not looking at how much you gave is a price worth paying if you wonna have fun with the rx8 :)

[@blutowgartside7315]

Videos are great.. very helpful. Can u tell me wether or not fitting a super charger might be more practical that trying to turbo charge my RX8. I'm building a second engine for racing any advice would be great

[@aleksanderyevdokimov2640]

Does it work correctly OBD scanner with V2.1 with RX-8?

[@Drivenbymadness]

The bluetooth scanner i mentioned works perfectly with the rx8

[@alexandros6335]

Hallo driven by madnes! Show as how good obd reader works and what we can watch from this device..

[@wookiefrost]

Which app is recommended for obd2 ? I tried full version of dashcomm but it says that error code is only mazda addon readable

[@Drivenbymadness]

I use OBD2 doctor pro and im very satisfied with it :)

[@marvluebke]

Seeing that metal structure thing with the grapes on it gave me childhood flashbacks to my grandparents home in croatia :D You see that everywhere. Hows the weather right now ? Fucking brutal today in germany at 35C

[@Drivenbymadness]

marvDE yup, the "pergola" is pretty common here in this part of europe 😄 uhhh 35° 😱😨 well, we have 30 so far, but this is just june...by august it'll be around 38-40°. I kind of like it, and at the same time hate it

[@joseplayer2144]

Why you saying you need to drill holes for that tow hook?? They sell tow hooks that are just as nice or nicer that thread into the cars oem hook locations.

[@dennisgarrett144]

Chris whats the link again for that scanner bro??????

[@Drivenbymadness]

Check description bro :D I've put links if your're from US or EUROPE so you can get the best deal :)

[@hokayuuu777]

no premix supplies in thiis list?!?! great video anyways keep it up ;)

[@Drivenbymadness]

hokayuuu777 Premix is not crucial in an emergency situation, while oil for example is :) Thanks 😄😄👌

[@chamochavez990]

same for rx7 fd

[@lucdieu616]

nice camera what kind of camera are you using?

[@Drivenbymadness]

GoPro Hero4 Silver :) Here's the link to it: rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?icep_id=114&ipn=icep&toolid=20004&campid=5338068045&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fitm%2FGoPro-HERO4-Silver-Edition-Action-Camera-Camcorder-Certified-Refurbished%2F182121429033%3Fhash%3Ditem2a67487829%3Ag%3A7HQAAOSw8aNXGisQ

[@MiravusVideos]

How are you liking your cold air intake? assuming you still have it on, at least. Was the engine/exhaust sound changed much by it? I saw your video on the installation and it looked doable enough (even for someone as mechanically uninclined as myself, haha)

[@Drivenbymadness]

godXofXpath hahha, im.glad you found the how to useful. the install is very easy, it just takes time. Yes I still have my intake on. the sound is amazing, im.never taking it down 😋 the only annoying this was the noise from.the ecu in the first 250km... (adapting to new air ratio)

[@MiravusVideos]

Oh, you're a boss! Thanks for the info, dude! Keep up the awesome vids.

[@Drivenbymadness]

No problem man :D Thanks for the support ;)

[@XxTeAmDaRkxX]

Or get a new battery and check compression once a month if driven daily.

[@mariscale9]

Tips DUI's??? And adventures!!!

[@NashPetrincic]

Is your steering wheel stock or have you got it re-upholstered? Looks good mate!

[@Drivenbymadness]

Thanks! It has been custom reupholstered :D

[@JamesBond-od6rs]

What app do u use????

[@Drivenbymadness]

OBD Doctor Pro. The only one that works on my Rx8 with my phone :)

[@boskobukilica3474]

Why dont you put a body kit on your rx 8?

[@Drivenbymadness]

I just finished installing it. i suggest you check you my body kit playlist, so you'll see how i modified it :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpvZfmatd7iJbbM

[@boskobukilica3474]

Nice!!

[@UzY3L]

What, no pre-mix oil?

[@Drivenbymadness]

UzY3L Premix is an option that the individual decides upon, and not vital in emergency situations :)

[@UzY3L]

Hence the irony :))

[@Drivenbymadness]

UzY3L eeeh, yes and no 😊

[@zayrzr1977]

i like your spec bro

[@tnesx]

wassap bro! I'm prepping to get an rx8 next week, used with 120k miles, does that seem ok?

[@Drivenbymadness]

Straw Hats what's up bro :) has the engine been been rebuilt ? did you test the compression ?

[@tnesx]

Driven by madness he said it needed new Apex seals he never tested compression though

[@OG-Silesian]

Straw Hats well we can't really tell just from these 2 infos that its used and has 120k miles. Thats like asking if it seems ok to buy a house that is used and has 4 walls. check and ask the seller about EVERYTHING in that car. If it had a rebuild, what oil did he use, how often was it changed, is the compression good, if theres any problems with electronics, does every button work, does the AC work, how was he treating the car, how was he driving it, did he have any problems with the engine, does it start right away or does it choke, when was the last time he changed the spark plugs and cables, does it have rust or dents and so on...

[@tnesx]

That fkn turkey thank you I'll do that right now

[@Drivenbymadness]

Straw Hats Hmmm, I think that is what he thinks is the problem. Before you decide, check out this video, youll get a better idea: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYWrgKSJhcR-d7M

[@mrjackbilbo]

Ah the engine light turned on in my rx8 i really need the obd2

[@Drivenbymadness]

It'll be the best 5€ you'll ever spend ;)

[@edd2184]

That was a good joke calling AA instead of using AAA 😂 Because that person is probably drinking 😂

[@picalhead]

Can confirm. I have oil in the glove box of my rx8 always.

[@Drivenbymadness]

picalhead Awesome 😄 good job 👌

[@arthurperes3399]

picalhead Which kind of oil bro ? brand and name please

[@gunfighterdrummer]

Where you at? Spain ??!

[@Drivenbymadness]

gunfighterdrummer italy

[@kinrettler2431]

I'd swear your floor mats are on the wrong side. I think "rx-8" logo is suppose to be on the closest to the door. I may be wrong though

[@reifukaiyukikaze]

aside duct tape.....I always carry cable tie.........one time my starter has failed on me......we just push the car to start lol ^^

[@Drivenbymadness]

reifukaiyukikaze haha, the good thing is that it has to happen only once, for you to remember it forever 😋

[@reifukaiyukikaze]

Yup!!! ^^ haha.....luckily its manual version XD

[@Drivenbymadness]

reifukaiyukikaze You can say that again xD I cant tell you how many times guests of the hotel leave their cars in front and just go away, and we cant move them because they are automatic...

[@reifukaiyukikaze]

wooo.....that is a pain in ass haha......can't do nothing other than waiting for the guest then xD

[@Drivenbymadness]

reifukaiyukikaze yup, and you can imagine the happiness and excitement of the guests waiting to.go home 😋😋😋

[@toonikgrip]

So much things to do for owning an rx8 damn.

[@Drivenbymadness]

But they are fun to do :)

[@toonikgrip]

thanks for the reply. i just wanna ask, cuz i wanna buy my first manual car. and im thinking which car to buy. im on budget car tho and was wondering if an rx8 good option. and my other option is mx5 since everything about that car is cheap. also theres some other cars that are on my options too but just wondering about the rx8 cheers mate.

[@dantheman1450]

It's up to. If your a car guy and can maintain a car the RX is fun. I own one. If you want something easy but a fiesta st..

[@dantheman1450]

Just make sure it a 2008 or newer.

[@Rauthaz]

0:16 DUIs?!

[@Cyan488]

5 things you don’t need to carry is when you sell off your RX8😊

[@Drivenbymadness]

Cyann Blue hahaha true 😂

[@jacobmull5125]

Dude....I just got that phone two days ago...and I'm looking at getting an Rx8....

[@Drivenbymadness]

Jacob Mull awesome! Its a really good phone. But I wish video recording was better... if you have money to spend 2x more on gas than a normal car, then go for it 😄

[@Drivenbymadness]

For the money this phone is Fantastic! If you get one and don't mind the extra gas money, you'll love it :D

[@JamesBond-od6rs]

Most wont work for my rx8

[@Testtestnotest]

You forgot the pre-mix :)

[@Drivenbymadness]

Game _ FACTOR premix is not vital😊 besides, since its a choice, those who premix will have it, and those who don't, won't bother 🙏🌈😄

[@jamesmoore2706]

You don't need anything unless you abuse the F out of your RX-8. I've got an 09 R3 and all I need is my wallet for fuel. Simple, check your oil every now and again and that's all you need. Respect your car don't thrash it.

[@jamesmoore2706]

Cool videos though! I'm relatively new to owning mine so I'll be watching through your videos!

[@sleeppartyperson]

Rx8 models after 08 are way more reliable than the older ones and they need a lot of maintenance and knowing how to handle them for them to last

[@bty1471]

You forgot $. For fuel and repairs

[@Drivenbymadness]

the most important thing, if you want to drive it 😃

[@LB63Brav]

This makes me feel like the rx8 just randomly kills batteries and breaks dwn every hour

[@TechSurreal]

Best thing to have while driving a RX8 is a tow truck that always follows you.

[@Drivenbymadness]

Abbas Sadeghi Bajgiran Even better would be a tow truck with a big fuel reservoir, driven by a mechanic 😋

[@user-vf5ng2nc3z]

Lol I own one and can confirm this statement haha. It's a dysfunctional relationship for sure.

[@vitalyoselod3255]

I'm going to by my first car,an RX 8 of course,the nr.1 thing I'm going to carry with it is a hose-pipe.For stealing gas from other car... Or maybe buying a fucking gas station

[@Drivenbymadness]

Vitalyos Elod hahahhaha 😂😂😂 either way, a great idea! 👌

[@coreygrace4856]

Push start

[@robertkorn]

Screw jammed in battery terminal, that is so ghetto.

[@joshuamcclain6519]

This was only about must haves in any car nothing was rx8 specific just saying good but not rx8 oriented

[@corbinjones5164]

Did he just say “tips, tricks, and DUI’s

[@TheShamarski]

I hate how you have the same OBDII scanner... but you got it for cheaper 😂

[@Drivenbymadness]

hehehe my countless hours of mindlessly browsing Ebay finally paid up 😂😂😂

[@gta4haterhq]

akagi redsuns

[@nirjitcheema9770]

He part of the red suns

[@Drivenbymadness]

Psssst.... Hey kid! Wonna join the red suns ? We go drifting, barbecue, modifications, and beach days with our cars :D

[@InfiniteGamingbe]

1: a glock 18 2: a glock 18 3: a glock 18 4: a glock 18 5: a glock 18

[@josephstephenson6432]

👍

[@NEONVISIONMUSIC]

would be funny to get pulled over by the police and be asked why you have duck tape and rope in your boot/trunk. i'm into bdsm would be my reply haha

[@Aron-ru5zk]

Ehhh, BMW e46 it is then

[@Drivenbymadness]

hehe :P

[@mateuszskalski7210]

this oem mazda oil is a shit , use someting better like Motul 300v chrono or Millers 10w40 both are full syntethic this is better for this engine

[@Drivenbymadness]

Mateusz Skalski This car has been running mazda original oil since day 1, and never had an issue :)

[@mateuszskalski7210]

Driven by madness on better oil u Will have better pressure and better protect of apex and seals and more important mazda burn oil and their OEM oil leave some dark stuff inside motul and millers are better engine is clean inside more pressure and u will make more miles

[@Drivenbymadness]

Mateusz Skalski I'll check them out on my next oil change. But ive red a lot on the rx8 forums that fully synthetic oils are not good for the rx8 cause they leave a film or something, I cant remember precisely

[@RotaryPokemon]

Synthetic oil is the worst oil you can put in a rotary engine because it burns the Apex Seal.... You should NEVER put a Synthetic oil in a rotary engine because of that. Yes, Mazda oil is "Ok" but it's not optimal, the best oil I could suggest you is Brad Penn 10W-40.

[@mateuszskalski7210]

Alan Oxley OEM mazda oil burns worse than that Motul we were testing, apex ok full synthetic is not optimal but is very good for bearing which is more weak point than a apex

[@nikojeric8054]

Do not use 5w30 oil, ever.

[@1hotsteppa83]

Not rx8 related in anyway. General advice for most druvers

[@Alex-de8kd]

A video about all the stuff a KZbinr can make money off hah

[@robi6121]

idemitsu 10w30 rotary engine much better and Royal purple 5w30. Dexelia is a suck oil

[@UEEN800]

Too much cares about this car 💶💰

[@daleHarrison93]

ikr fucking "ductape" wtf lol my rx8 is full of shit, including fishing tackle etc rofl

[@prajeetkumar1433]

I only know one thing you need to have in your rx8 at all times... an LS xdddddddddddddd

[@Drivenbymadness]

JonRules 12 hahahahha good one 😂😂😂

[@chicosheikh]

Great! Now ill carry a duct tape in my RX-8 incase the engine breaks down 😑😑😑

[@golfzila]

obd, jumper cables ....dude you need better car lol

[@Drivenbymadness]

This one is perfect, even with all of it's problems. These items just make life easier :)

[@TherymasterWidnes]

Save all the hassle and buy a decent car!

[@Drivenbymadness]

TherymasterWidnes Where's the fun in that? 😊

[@TherymasterWidnes]

Where is the fun in putting oil in an engine!?!?!?

[@Lantan139]

Well some people still use cameras with films which have to be developed and have only 36 shots.

[@dantruong1562]

And that is why... you should not buy this car.