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Old 04-17-2008, 04:21 PM   #1
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Default What kind of oil do you use?

Just curious on what kind of oil people use and why for there rx-7? and also does it really matter what kind of anti-freeze to use?






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Old 04-17-2008, 04:35 PM   #2
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For my Wankel's: Castrol gtx 10w30.
For pre-mix: Marine 2-stroke oil from Walmart, usually in a blue bottle. Hey its cheap. :shrugs shoulders:
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Old 04-17-2008, 05:46 PM   #3
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^ +1 same setup. I've owned numerous 7s. I only run Castrol GTX. Usually a 10w30, but if its a little smokey I put some 20w50 in it...

I also use the TCW3 blue bottle from wal-mart...
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When I do my own oil change: Castrol GTX 10W-30
When I don't do my own oil change: Anything 10W-30 that NOT synthetic.

You can see the FSM and owner's manual for the correct oil weigh, based on the ambient temps your car will see.
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When I do my own oil change: Castrol GTX 10W-30
When I don't do my own oil change: Anything 10W-30 that NOT synthetic.
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mobil 1 sythn, royal purples good too, other sythns can't hand the rotary
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mobil 1 sythn, royal purples good too, other sythns can't hand the rotary
BTW Mobil 1 is not a PURE synthetic ... figured u may want to know.
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BTW Mobil 1 is not a PURE synthetic ... figured u may want to know.
what is it then oil and unicorn piss?
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engine: GTX 20w50
premix: whatever there is where I get gas. (usually Citgo Marine)
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Castrol gtx 10w30 is the way to go
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GTX 20w50 year round.
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gtx 20w-50
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Bunch of noobs lol...Royal Purple 10W30 year round
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big ballah! Maybe once my car hits the track more often.
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Old 04-18-2008, 02:00 AM   #15
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nonsynthetic 10w40 here.
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