2nd Generation Specific 1986-1992 Discussion

Oils........

Old Jun 11, 2002 | 03:17 AM
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Just got my motor back from a rebuild



Now I have to get some motor oil, just wondering what

is the reccomended weight, and what brands do you guys use

and reccomend? I was thinking Shell Helix Ultra??



Thanks :bigok:
Old Jun 11, 2002 | 05:43 AM
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i dont think it makes a difference but do not use synthetic
Old Jun 11, 2002 | 06:20 AM
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just get regular oil thats appropriate to your climate...if you go synthetic..which is a big controversy..make sure your remove all the oil properly.......get oil you believe in.....castrol gtx 10w40 for me...canada
Old Jun 11, 2002 | 06:51 AM
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When breaking in a new motor you should always use a good mineral oil. A synthetic oil will extend the break-in period. I've used Castrol GTX for a long time.
Old Jun 11, 2002 | 02:36 PM
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:P I just got a Mazda rebuilt in mine..got 900 miles on it...I have used Castrol GTx 20/50 and had excellent results.... put 147k on my first 83rx, 60k on my 84 and am hoping for 200k from my current 88 vert.....
Old Jun 11, 2002 | 02:43 PM
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Try to keep it under 3000 rpms for the first 500 miles the below 4000 rpms till you get to 1000 miles then change the oil and filter. also watch the temp and make sure it runs cool....She will live long and prosper....
Old Jun 11, 2002 | 10:28 PM
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Thanks guys, so run with mineral oil for the break in, then after about 5,000kms

change over to a synthetic and change the filter?
Old Jun 11, 2002 | 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by serpent12' date='Jun 12 2002, 12:28 AM
Thanks guys, so run with mineral oil for the break in, then after about 5,000kms

change over to a synthetic and change the filter?
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