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Old Mar 28, 2009 | 03:44 PM
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Arrow Oil assistance.

I want yo know how many quarts oil i should put in my fc.i just bought it and i want to know if i should put 20w50 normal oil(non synthetic)i live in florida if it helps.
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 12:43 AM
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You should buy a hanes manual or read the FSM.

It takes 5 quarts, and 20W-50 will be fine.
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 10:32 AM
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This thread also contains a lot of oil info: https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showthread.php?t=801575
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 08:17 PM
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Ok thanks.wat would be the best brand though?
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 11:02 PM
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i use castrol gtx anit-sluge..................
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 11:04 PM
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And would that be 20w50 non synthetic?
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 01:14 AM
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yeap thats what i use it works really good
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 08:40 AM
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Alright then. Thanks oh and one more quick questiom how often should i replace my spark plugs..(how many miles)
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 09:33 AM
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Best brand: No such thing. And see the link to the thread I mentioned.

Synthetic: Doesn't matter. See the thread I posted.

Spark plugs: See the FSM and/or owners manual for maintenance schedules.
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 10:53 AM
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you can't go wrong with 20w50...
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 04:23 PM
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i dont know dout the spark plugs
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 08:03 PM
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Aaron wats the fsm?my manual doesnt say cuz i have some pages missin
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 09:20 PM
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FSM is Factory Service Manual. Im new and it took me a min to realize it as well haha
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 10:02 PM
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Also to add to the synthetic oil debate i found this FAQ on Royal Purple Check it out

http://www.royalpurple.com/faqs-rotary.html
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 11:05 PM
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Cool, thanks for the link man,it was pretty interesting and gave alot of info.hey any1 know if you could put lucas oil in tha rotary.

Last edited by sa.rx7; Mar 31, 2009 at 11:31 PM.
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 10:58 AM
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In the FAQ are complete acronym lists. There is also an acronym sticky.

I don't mean to be rude, but open your eyes and read the info already there.
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 11:44 AM
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Alright thanks. And also i finally fixed the oil pressure thing you told me about and wat are the number that its supposed to be on(mine says 30 on idle and 60 when iam driving) just making sure everything is ok.so is that the normal numbers that its sopposed to be on?
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 01:21 PM
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Those numbers are fine.
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