What kind of oil do you use?

gerudas11 · 04-17-2008, 04:21 PM

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?

N.RotaryTech · 04-17-2008, 04:35 PM

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:

WE3RX7 · 04-17-2008, 05:46 PM

^ +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...

Phoenix7 · 04-17-2008, 07:15 PM

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.

Rotary_Rocket_87 · 04-17-2008, 08:09 PM

engine: GTX 20w50
premix: whatever there is where I get gas. (usually Citgo Marine)

gerudas11 · 04-17-2008, 08:58 PM

Castrol gtx 10w30 is the way to go

My5ABaby · 04-17-2008, 09:47 PM

GTX 20w50 year round.

FerociousP · 04-17-2008, 10:23 PM

gtx 20w-50

Jarred · 04-18-2008, 12:50 AM

Bunch of noobs lol...Royal Purple 10W30 year round

Phoenix7 · 04-18-2008, 01:37 AM

big ballah! Maybe once my car hits the track more often.

Warui Shujin · 04-18-2008, 02:00 AM

nonsynthetic 10w40 here.

Apac tii · 04-18-2008, 03:03 PM

gtx 20W-50

Barn Dirt · 04-19-2008, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phoenix7

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.

+1

awizzle414 · 10-08-2008, 07:02 PM

mobil 1 sythn, royal purples good too, other sythns can't hand the rotary

djmtsu · 10-08-2008, 07:10 PM

GTX 20w50 in the summer
GTX 10w40 in the winter.

04-17-2008, 04:21 PM	#1
gerudas11 Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Indianapolis, In iTrader: (0) Posts: 36 Rep Power: 0	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?

04-17-2008, 04:35 PM	#2
N.RotaryTech Home-brew Rotary Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: GooseCreek SC iTrader: (0) Posts: 552 Rep Power: 17	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: __________________ '89 RX7 GTU, half-Bridge-port S4/S5 NA, E6K, Full RB exhaust, weekend warrior. '83 RX7, The "this might take awhile" project. '87 RX7 GXL, Rest In Pieces. '98 Subaru Impreza Outback-sport, rx7 rescue vehicle, down for repair. '94 Ford Ranger, daily.

04-17-2008, 08:09 PM	#5
Rotary_Rocket_87 2nd Generation Freak Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chuck Vegas, NH iTrader: (0) Posts: 64 Rep Power: 17	engine: GTX 20w50 premix: whatever there is where I get gas. (usually Citgo Marine) __________________ '87 TII- full emissions removal, a/c removed, FPD removed, dual 12" e-fans, Rotary Performance FCD, ACT unsprung 6 puck w/ Xtreme PP, custom open 2.5 inch exhaust, custom clutch pivot ball, K&N cone filter, TB mod, RB downpipe, motor blown 8/7/09 '94 Mazda B4000- POS beater truck, stock "The easiest way to fail is to never try." - Me

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04-17-2008, 05:46 PM	#3
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA iTrader: (1) Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 18	^ +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...

04-17-2008, 08:58 PM	#6
gerudas11 Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Indianapolis, In iTrader: (0) Posts: 36 Rep Power: 0	Castrol gtx 10w30 is the way to go

04-18-2008, 12:50 AM	#9
Jarred With eyes of a hunter... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: BC, Canada iTrader: (0) Posts: 27 Rep Power: 0	Bunch of noobs lol...Royal Purple 10W30 year round __________________

04-18-2008, 02:00 AM	#11
Warui Shujin The Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0	nonsynthetic 10w40 here.

04-18-2008, 03:03 PM	#12
Apac tii Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Indiana iTrader: (0) Posts: 38 Rep Power: 0	gtx 20W-50 __________________ 1988 Mazda RX-7 T2(list of mods here) http://designengineeringworks.com/project_cars.php 2004 Saturn Ion Redline(dd) 1999 Mitsubishi Galant V6(the backup beater)

10-08-2008, 07:02 PM	#14
awizzle414 The Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	mobil 1 sythn, royal purples good too, other sythns can't hand the rotary

10-08-2008, 07:10 PM	#15
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