Target Audience:
        
        
            Enthusiasts, DIY mechanics, owners seeking detailed technical understanding
        
     
    
    
        
            Manual Type Comparison:
        
        
            Distinguished from owner's manuals by technical depth, provides 'highlights' which may imply a curated or abridged version of a full factory service manual
        
     
    
    
        
            Accessibility:
        
        
            Instant download, printable sections
        
     
    
        
            Information Source:
        
        
            Directly from manufacturer technical details
        
     
    
        
            Coverage Focus:
        
        
            Maintenance, repair, diagnostics, and technical specifications
        
     
    
        
            Support:
        
        
            Customer support offered if information is not found
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Geographic Coverage:
        
        
            Global (technical data typically manufacturer-standard)
        
     
    
    
        
            Estimated Page Count:
        
        
            Comprehensive, exact count not provided, but described as 'complete information'
        
     
    
    
        
            Type:
        
        
            Service and Repair Manual Highlights
        
     
    
    
        
            Language:
        
        
            English (implied by product description)
        
     
    
    
        
            Format:
        
        
            Digital Download (PDF)
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Engine Systems:
        
        
            Rotary engine (RENESIS), lubrication, cooling, fuel injection, ignition, emissions control, engine management
        
     
    
        
            Drivetrain:
        
        
            Transmission (manual & automatic), clutch, driveshafts, differential, axles
        
     
    
        
            Chassis And Suspension:
        
        
            Front and rear suspension, steering system, wheel bearings, subframes
        
     
    
        
            Brakes:
        
        
            Brake system components (calipers, rotors, lines, master cylinder), ABS, EBD
        
     
    
        
            Electrical System:
        
        
            Battery, charging system, starting system, lighting, body electronics, instrument cluster, diagnostics (OBD-II)
        
     
    
        
            Body And Interior:
        
        
            Painting and coatings
        
     
    
    
        
            Maintenance:
        
        
            Scheduled maintenance, fluid changes, filter replacements, inspections, spark plug replacement
        
     
    
        
            Repair And Overhaul:
        
        
            Engine disassembly and reassembly, transmission repair, suspension component replacement, brake caliper servicing, electrical component troubleshooting and replacement
        
     
    
        
            Diagnostics:
        
        
            Troubleshooting guides, diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), symptom-based diagnostics, component testing
        
     
    
        
            Assembly And Disassembly:
        
        
            Step-by-step guides for component removal and installation
        
     
    
    
        
            Diagnostic Level:
        
        
            Advanced diagnostics, including electrical circuit analysis and sensor data interpretation
        
     
    
        
            Repair Scope:
        
        
            Comprehensive repair procedures from minor adjustments to major component overhauls
        
     
    
        
            Diagrams And Illustrations:
        
        
            Includes diagrams and pictures for assembly, disassembly, and component identification
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Engine Code:
        
        
            RENESIS (13B-MSP)
        
     
    
        
            Engine Type:
        
        
            Naturally Aspirated Rotary (Wankel)
        
     
    
        
            Displacement:
        
        
            1.3 L (2 x 654 cc chambers)
        
     
    
    
        
            Horsepower Hp Std:
        
        
            215 hp @ 7000 rpm (Manual Transmission)
        
     
    
        
            Horsepower Hp Sport:
        
        
            238 hp @ 7500 rpm (Manual Transmission, Grand Touring)
        
     
    
        
            Torque Lb Ft Std:
        
        
            159 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm (Manual Transmission)
        
     
    
        
            Torque Lb Ft Sport:
        
        
            159 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm (Manual Transmission)
        
     
    
        
            Horsepower Hp Auto:
        
        
            207 hp @ 7000 rpm (Automatic Transmission)
        
     
    
        
            Torque Lb Ft Auto:
        
        
            157 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm (Automatic Transmission)
        
     
    
    
        
            Fuel Delivery:
        
        
            Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) with sequential port injectors
        
     
    
        
            Fuel Type:
        
        
            Premium Unleaded Gasoline (91 octane or higher recommended)
        
     
    
        
            Oil Type And Capacity:
        
        
            Refer to manual for specific API classification (e.g., SN, SP) and viscosity grade (e.g., 0W-20). Capacity approx. 5.5-6.0 quarts (5.2-5.7 liters) with filter change.
        
     
    
    
        
            Ignition System:
        
        
            Coil-on-plug, distributorless
        
     
    
        
            Rotary Specifics:
        
        
            Side exhaust ports, apex seals, rotor housing coating (e.g., SFC - Single Crystal Fiber)
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Transmission Type Std:
        
        
            6-Speed Manual
        
     
    
    
        
            Transmission Type Opt:
        
        
            6-Speed Sport Automatic with Paddle Shifters
        
     
    
    
        
            Clutch Type:
        
        
            Hydraulically actuated single-plate dry clutch
        
     
    
        
            Differential:
        
        
            Limited-Slip Differential (LSD) on manual models
        
     
    
        
            Transmission Fluid Spec:
        
        
            Refer to manual for specific DEXRON-III or equivalent for automatic, and GL-4 or GL-5 for manual (check manufacturer recommendation)
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            NHTSA Frontal Driver Rating:
        
        
            5-Star (2006 Model Year)
        
     
    
        
            NHTSA Frontal Passenger Rating:
        
        
            5-Star (2006 Model Year)
        
     
    
        
            IIHS Side Impact Rating:
        
        
            Good (2006 Model Year)
        
     
    
    
        
            ABS:
        
        
            Standard Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
        
     
    
        
            Ebd:
        
        
            Standard Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
        
     
    
        
            Traction Control:
        
        
            Standard Traction Control System (TCS)
        
     
    
    
        
            Airbags Front:
        
        
            Dual front airbags
        
     
    
        
            Airbags Side:
        
        
            Front side-impact airbags, front and rear side-curtain airbags (standard on most trims)
        
     
    
        
            Seatbelts:
        
        
            3-point ELR seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Audio System:
        
        
            Bose premium audio system available on higher trims, with CD player and auxiliary input.
        
     
    
        
            Navigation:
        
        
            Optional GPS navigation system available on certain trims.
        
     
    
    
        
            Cruise Control:
        
        
            Standard cruise control
        
     
    
        
            Keyless Entry:
        
        
            Standard keyless entry system
        
     
    
    
        
            OBD Ii:
        
        
            Supports OBD-II (On-Board Diagnostics II) for fault code reading and emissions monitoring.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Oil Change Interval:
        
        
            Typically every 5,000 miles or 6 months, but consult manual for specific conditions and oil type.
        
     
    
        
            Air Filter Replacement:
        
        
            Recommended every 30,000 miles or as needed based on driving conditions.
        
     
    
        
            Spark Plug Replacement:
        
        
            Specialized rotary spark plugs typically have longer intervals, consult manual. Often recommend replacement around 60,000-75,000 miles.
        
     
    
        
            Rotary Specific Maintenance:
        
        
            Regular checks of oil level (specific rotary oil for lubrication), decarbonization procedures may be recommended by specialists.
        
     
    
    
        
            Coolant Type:
        
        
            Mazda FL22 Coolant (or equivalent long-life OAT coolant) - Pink color. Capacity approx. 7.0-7.5 liters.
        
     
    
        
            Brake Fluid Spec:
        
        
            DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid
        
     
    
    
        
            Apex Seal Wear:
        
        
            A known concern in rotary engines, especially if maintenance is neglected or if prone to detonation. Manual will detail checks and replacement.
        
     
    
        
            Catalytic Converter:
        
        
            Can be prone to clogging if oil dilution occurs, or due to incomplete combustion. Manual provides diagnostic procedures.
        
     
    
        
            Ignition Coils:
        
        
            Can fail, leading to misfires. Manual details testing procedures.
        
     
    
        
            Oil Consumption:
        
        
            Rotary engines inherently consume oil for lubrication. The manual will detail expected consumption and methods for checking.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Mazda Rotary History:
        
        
            Mazda is the sole mass-producer of rotary engines, with a lineage tracing back to the Cosmo.
        
     
    
    
        
            Rx8 Introduction:
        
        
            The RX-8 succeeded the RX-7, launching globally in 2003 as a 2004 model year vehicle, featuring the innovative RENESIS rotary engine.
        
     
    
        
            2006 Updates:
        
        
            The 2006 model year saw minor updates, including a recalibration of the RENESIS engine for slightly improved torque and emissions, and package revisions.
        
     
    
    
        
            Production Period:
        
        
            2003-2012 (as a model generation)