2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992) 1986-1992 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections.
Sponsored by:

any one ever use tx7?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-09-05, 11:23 PM
  #1  
Boost knob

Thread Starter
iTrader: (13)
 
incubuseva's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Lake Stevens
Posts: 1,716
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
any one ever use tx7?

so i work at jiffy lube + they have this product called tx7. it replaces one qt. of oil when you change it. it lowers the engine temp by 20 deg., improves gas mileage, improves performance + a bunch of other things. everyone that has used it can only say good things about it. so my question is has anyone used this in their rotary? can it be used in a rotary? i think it's only sold at jiffy lube + maybe walmart.
Old 08-09-05, 11:27 PM
  #2  
backslash beanbagrace

iTrader: (1)
 
Stanello's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posts: 2,141
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
I'm not gonna try it
Old 08-09-05, 11:30 PM
  #3  
Boost knob

Thread Starter
iTrader: (13)
 
incubuseva's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Lake Stevens
Posts: 1,716
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
if it improves your gas mileage + lowers the temp of your engine? sounds good to me.
Old 08-09-05, 11:32 PM
  #4  
I

iTrader: (6)
 
KompressorLOgic's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Spanaway, WA
Posts: 3,755
Received 12 Likes on 12 Posts
no clue ....

however, i dont think its ever been tested on a rotary engine.... and just like alot of brands of synthetic oils its probably not designed to "burn"

rotary engines naturally burn oil.. so that additive might cause carbon deposits in your engine!! which is a bad thing....
call the company and ask if its been tested on a rotary engine before?
Old 08-09-05, 11:38 PM
  #5  
Boost knob

Thread Starter
iTrader: (13)
 
incubuseva's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Lake Stevens
Posts: 1,716
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
yeah that's what i was afraid of. ohhh. i didn't think of calling them. i'll do that tomorrow.
Old 08-10-05, 12:25 AM
  #6  
Lives on the Forum

 
RETed's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: n
Posts: 26,664
Likes: 0
Received 16 Likes on 15 Posts
Waste of money...


-Ted
Old 08-10-05, 12:54 AM
  #7  
pistons=teh suck

 
sectachrome's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: NJ
Posts: 933
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
well, if its only sold at wal mart and jiffy lube it must be good.
Old 08-10-05, 01:55 AM
  #8  
I'm a boost creep...

 
NZConvertible's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Posts: 15,608
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
Originally Posted by incubuseva
it lowers the engine temp by 20 deg...
Engine temp is controlled by the thermostat, not some snake oil.
Old 08-10-05, 10:41 PM
  #9  
Boost knob

Thread Starter
iTrader: (13)
 
incubuseva's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Lake Stevens
Posts: 1,716
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Originally Posted by NZConvertible
Engine temp is controlled by the thermostat, not some snake oil.

they've tested it + proven that it does this. it says that because it lubricates things so well that the lack of friction drops the engine temp. *shrugs*
Old 08-11-05, 04:42 AM
  #10  
I'm a boost creep...

 
NZConvertible's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Posts: 15,608
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
And you believe them? C'mon man...

Like I said, the engine temp is controlled by the thermostat. It regulates coolant flow through the radiator to keep the engine temp within a small window (typically 180-200degF in nornal driving). The only way the engine temp could drop 20deg is if it was running too hot in the first place, and if it was, nothing you pour into the oil is going to fix it.

If some little company was truely able to formulate an oil additive that does everything they claim, then so would the massive multinational oil companies. If that was the case, that stuff would already be in the oil you buy!
Old 08-11-05, 06:14 AM
  #11  
eli@fastforwardwheels.com

 
FastForwardWheels's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: So. Cal Bent Rim? - Got you covered!
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Save your $$$ for some stroker oil.....

-Eli




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:00 PM.