What Oil U Guys Using?
03-14-2005, 04:19 PM
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hey guys im new and was just wondering what oil is preferred among TT 13bs. Ex. synthetic, non-synthetic, what oil weight according to mileage ex 15w50 and brand mobil, motul, castrol etc. thanx i appreciate as many responses as possible
03-14-2005, 04:50 PM
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[quote name='boostincoyote' date='Mar 14 2005, 05:19 PM']hey guys im new and was just wondering what oil is preferred among TT 13bs. Ex. synthetic, non-synthetic, what oil weight according to mileage ex 15w50 and brand mobil, motul, castrol etc. thanx i appreciate as many responses as possible
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Mobil 1 non-synthectic. I change it about every 2000 miles.
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Mobil 1 non-synthectic. I change it about every 2000 miles.
03-14-2005, 05:03 PM
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is it better to run a thicker weight of oil on rotories. how about on a new motor with 3K miles? im in the market for a FD and found a nice one being sold by a respectable rx7 shop the engine has 3K...i used to own a 87 Turbo II in 01 so im KINDA familiar with rotories
03-14-2005, 05:29 PM
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I run Mobil1 Synthetic 10W-30. Synthetic or not, it's best to run an oil with a smaller operating range. If I only operated the RX7 on warm days, I'd be running a standard SAE30 synthetic. The operating range is much smaller, but the oil composition is not compromised by temperature requirements. At 3k on the motor, assuming it was properly broken in, you're safe to switch to synthetic. Some of the brands to stay away from are Penzoil, Store brands, bottom shelf stuff... With oil, you tend to get what you pay for.
03-14-2005, 09:16 PM
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damn a girl that owns a FD first one ive met...i just got back from test driving the car it is very nice mint condition exterior and interior. he isnt negotiable with the price 
but im interested ill tell him ill pay his asking price if he puts the stock wing and the lip
03-15-2005, 12:16 AM
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[quote name='rx7girltk' date='Mar 14 2005, 08:58 PM']i used redline 10w-40 but am switching to 10w-30..change it every 2000miles
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how is the redline working for you? i was thinking of getting 10w-40 when i changed my oil, but you are gonna switch to 10w-30..why?
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how is the redline working for you? i was thinking of getting 10w-40 when i changed my oil, but you are gonna switch to 10w-30..why?