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Option6 03-22-2004 10:53 AM


Originally Posted by Alak' date='Mar 18 2004, 10:27 PM
Im gonna do a change and throw some 10w30 in it with a FRAM Double Guard Oil filter.

If you haven't done the oil change yet, you may want to ask around about adding Teflon PTFE to your rotary. Using that FRAM Double Guard may not be a great idea. The Teflon additives may reduce compression, and I doubt they burn off properly inside the engine.



It's a loooong read, but here is some well researched information:

Additive section of the Oil Bible



I'm considering switching to synthetic oil after rebuilding & breaking in my engine.

I premix my fuel so I don't have to worry about burning the synthetic engine oil.

drifter 03-22-2004 07:25 PM


Originally Posted by Alak' date='Mar 22 2004, 10:28 AM
How do you tell if its an LSD or Locker? I think my 80 has a locker because when I do a brake stand, both tyres spin. That and on ice and crap, both tyres spin. I should stop the brake stand though, my Pirelli Tyres are wearing down.

You'll know if its **welded** if when you turn a corner, it drags a wheel cos they are forced to spin at the same time. if it feels normal when you turn corners, you most likely have a LSD.



edit: corrected my post

Alak 03-22-2004 10:25 PM

Locking diffs lock when one looses traction, steering still operates normally. An LSD prevents things like brake stands and slippage. I have a locker in my 80.

85Daddy12A 03-22-2004 11:32 PM

My lsd went out in my 85, im gettin a new one soon i hope...i think it is nice to have lsd than to have a locker


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