oil/filter opinions..

3tegStrong · 07-30-2008, 10:26 PM

what's your take on this;

94 fd w/less than 8k as of right now- gettin ready to break it out a lot more this fall-
manufacturer suggests havoline-that's what's been used since new-
you think?

about the filter- preferred brand? and what's this i hear about using a fram 3593a instead 1008 to get better oil flow/reduced pressure- any truth to this?

opinions?

djmtsu · 07-31-2008, 06:49 AM

Most rotary people stay away from Fram like the Plague. I use Beck/Arnley, Mazda OEM, or Purolator Pure One filters.

SPICcnmFD · 07-31-2008, 07:08 AM

I use OEM filters, and run Valvoline Racing 20w-50. Although I plan to change to something thinner this winter because the oil temps only come up when I'm not moving. OEM filters aren't really any more expensive than anything else.

Rex7 · 07-31-2008, 07:32 AM

for oil filter i use wix part # 51356.

dregg100 · 07-31-2008, 08:49 AM

i have always religiously used castrol 10-40 in winter and 20-50 the rest of the year along with purolator filters. i have had alot of rotary power vehicles and it seems to work just fine.

bbade · 07-31-2008, 09:02 AM

I use OEM filters, I can't see any reason not to.

Something you might want to read:
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=770726

0110-M-P · 07-31-2008, 09:45 AM

Purolator filters is pretty much the only thing I put on any cars. I am running Castrol 10w-30 for break-in, but will switch to mobil1 15w-50 after a couple thousand miles.

cewrx7r1 · 07-31-2008, 06:35 PM

The original FD filter was larger than today's Mazda one size fits all filter.
It had more filter area which would have less back pressure.

I use one of the best made filters made to the original size:

Purolator PureOne Oil Filter, PL14459,
ht = 2.95", wt = 3.15", anti drain back

0110-M-P · 07-31-2008, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cewrx7r1

The original FD filter was larger than today's Mazda one size fits all filter.
It had more filter area which would have less back pressure.

I use one of the best made filters made to the original size:

Purolator PureOne Oil Filter, PL14459,
ht = 2.95", wt = 3.15", anti drain back

Thanks for that piece of info Chuck....noted.

busted7 · 08-01-2008, 09:31 PM

Open up a fram filter and it looks like someone already beat you to it and stole everything but cardboard!

I use wix!

07-30-2008, 10:26 PM	#1
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07-31-2008, 06:49 AM	#2
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	Most rotary people stay away from Fram like the Plague. I use Beck/Arnley, Mazda OEM, or Purolator Pure One filters. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

07-31-2008, 07:08 AM	#3
SPICcnmFD Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: B'ham, AL iTrader: (0) Posts: 329 Rep Power: 17	I use OEM filters, and run Valvoline Racing 20w-50. Although I plan to change to something thinner this winter because the oil temps only come up when I'm not moving. OEM filters aren't really any more expensive than anything else. __________________ 1993 Rx-7 SM2 #11 At the local AutoX: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VOSQkkSLQs Speed for Sale shootout 2007: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiqlyAkGmpg A few laps at Barbers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_h5q...x=0&playnext=1

07-31-2008, 08:49 AM	#5
dregg100 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (2) Posts: 432 Rep Power: 17	i have always religiously used castrol 10-40 in winter and 20-50 the rest of the year along with purolator filters. i have had alot of rotary power vehicles and it seems to work just fine. __________________ '93 SSM Touring-S475... '87 Tii-LS1/T56

07-31-2008, 09:02 AM	#6
bbade Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Macungie, PA iTrader: (0) Posts: 163 Rep Power: 17	I use OEM filters, I can't see any reason not to. Something you might want to read: http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=770726 __________________ Proud owner of a base 1993 Montego Blue FD. PFC, RB single tip, Koyo Radiator, KDR rebuilt motor, polished OEM front strut bar, FEED replica sideskirts, OEM 99 spec rear spoiler, SuperPro Bushings Many thanks to Dave at KDR for sparking my rotor addiction.

07-31-2008, 07:32 AM	#4
Rex7 "It ain't no secret" Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tennessee iTrader: (0) Posts: 12 Rep Power: 0	for oil filter i use wix part # 51356.

07-31-2008, 09:45 AM	#7
0110-M-P Avid Installer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (0) Posts: 71 Rep Power: 17	Purolator filters is pretty much the only thing I put on any cars. I am running Castrol 10w-30 for break-in, but will switch to mobil1 15w-50 after a couple thousand miles. __________________ 1993 T04Z BB RX-7 1983 RX-7 GSL M-P Racing Project Blog

07-31-2008, 06:35 PM	#8
cewrx7r1 The Judge Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 196 Rep Power: 17	The original FD filter was larger than today's Mazda one size fits all filter. It had more filter area which would have less back pressure. I use one of the best made filters made to the original size: Purolator PureOne Oil Filter, PL14459, ht = 2.95", wt = 3.15", anti drain back

08-01-2008, 09:31 PM	#10
busted7 Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 55 Rep Power: 17	Open up a fram filter and it looks like someone already beat you to it and stole everything but cardboard! I use wix! __________________ 93 fd 10.87ET 1.52 60ft 126 MPH 500 H/P on 93 pump only