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what type of engine oil to use, what to do about backfiring?

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Old Aug 20, 2003 | 10:23 AM
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what type of engine oil to use, what to do about backfiring?
Hi guys , I have a 1980 rx7 with 160,000 clicks and I was just wondering what type of engine oil to use?? and I wondering about any suggestions or fixes for backfiring?? upon decelerating.
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Old Aug 20, 2003 | 10:32 AM
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Are you still using the thermal reactor?
Backfiring upon deceleration is actually pretty normal with the TR.
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Old Aug 20, 2003 | 12:15 PM
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I don't know how to get rid of the backfiring, I like mine since it shoots flames with it
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