So i was looking through this magazine, i think its called "OverRev" its pretty much a straight drag racing magazine without too much support from "big companies" so they have lots of ads for people ive never heard of.



Toda i saw an ad for "Idemitsu Oil"



One their website they have two interesting things:



A) Rotary Specific Fuel Premix Oil. They say its specifically formulated to not clog the fuel injectors, and to help the seals etc while still doing the job of being a premix. I find it interesting, It's $5 a quart at rotorsportsracing.com



B) Rotary Specific 10W30 Oil (Synthetic) This is oil specifically for rotary engines the say again. Its $7.50 a quart at rotorsportsracing.com. They also have 20W50 and 60W



Anyway has anyone used these oils, and are they worth the extra money or are they all hype? I dont know of any other rotary specific oils, at least in states, are there any?



kevin.

i have 2 quarts of the 20w40 that you can have kevni

[quote name='FikseRxSeven' date='Jun 30 2005, 06:15 PM']i have 2 quarts of the 20w40 that you can have kevni


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why? you no likey?



kevin.

i didnt have enough to fill my oilpan.. lol

I doubt it is any better then a quality synthetic oil.



Run straight 50w valvoline vr-1 race oil. Low ash content and high zinc content... It's good stuff and cheep.

[quote name='rfreeman27' date='Jun 30 2005, 06:30 PM']I doubt it is any better then a quality synthetic oil.



Run straight 50w valvoline vr-1 race oil. Low ash content and high zinc content... It's good stuff and cheep.


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like .99 cheap? Lol just kidding, im really not close enough to consider what type of oil i want but i did have that valvoline stuff on my list.



kevin.

Thats what I use, 50w VR1 is da goodness.

[quote name='teknics' date='Jun 30 2005, 01:53 PM']So i was looking through this magazine, i think its called "OverRev" its pretty much a straight drag racing magazine without too much support from "big companies" so they have lots of ads for people ive never heard of.



Toda i saw an ad for "Idemitsu Oil"



One their website they have two interesting things:



A) Rotary Specific Fuel Premix Oil. They say its specifically formulated to not clog the fuel injectors, and to help the seals etc while still doing the job of being a premix. I find it interesting, It's $5 a quart at rotorsportsracing.com



B) Rotary Specific 10W30 Oil (Synthetic) This is oil specifically for rotary engines the say again. Its $7.50 a quart at rotorsportsracing.com. They also have 20W50 and 60W



Anyway has anyone used these oils, and are they worth the extra money or are they all hype? I dont know of any other rotary specific oils, at least in states, are there any?



kevin.


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I am not sure, but was not that what was advertised as being used in the Lemans engine?



If that (or any name brand) were actually used may remain unknown. We put stickers on the race car based on "A" if they pay money, and "B" if there is damage to cover up with the sticker.



If you got caught actually pouring any Texaco oil into a Cosworth engine at a CART race you would be beaten to death.



The oil in question might be good oil, but there is a lot of good oil available for a lot less money.



Lynn E. Hanover

[quote name='Lynn E. Hanover' date='Jul 1 2005, 01:38 PM']I am not sure, but was not that what was advertised as being used in the Lemans engine?



If that (or any name brand) were actually used may remain unknown. We put stickers on the race car based on "A" if they pay money, and "B" if there is damage to cover up with the sticker.



If you got caught actually pouring any Texaco oil into a Cosworth engine at a CART race you would be beaten to death.



The oil in question might be good oil, but there is a lot of good oil available for a lot less money.



Lynn E. Hanover


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your posts are definitely some of the best to be read.



i guess when it comes time that my motor is together and ready for oil then ill look more, but ive now heard great things about that valvoline stuff. well see how cheap i can get it at work (get it at cost from the parts store)



kevin.

I was using Castrol regularly for premixing oil, but as of recent for a daily driven RX7, most gas stations offer premixing oil right on the shelf, it's actually pretty convenient to just grab some and mix as you fill without having to carry around a jug and a metering cup...



I never had any problems with internal lubrication, although I'm sure some of you are aware of other completely unrelated problems I've run into... Don't base it on the premix..



But please tell me if I'm wrong: Premix is premix, it's blue, it blends with gas, and it's better than burning 4 stroke... Do you really need a specific 2-stroke blend when even the most bottom of the barrel premix for dirt cheap is about 100 times better than burning the 4 stroke in the combustion chamber--which has been a proven and reliable method on it's own considering it's signifigant disadvantage to 2-stroke?