just bought a 1991 rx7 gl....not running right now. what oil do most of you run in these and what are some good things to do since its been sitting for like 4 years.

thanks

 

filters, fuel filter, oil filter, air filter. Get some plugs and wires, a new battery. Ummmm.....oil is very subjective, it depends where you live(how warm is it?) it should be in your FSM, if you don have one, FC3S.org does .....umm plumb the cars fuel system before you start it(see the Hayne's repair manual) and uhhhh don't froget to have fun, yea if you need help use the search, if you can't find it post a new thread, have fun with the rotors...

-Sean

 

yea u might want to get the engine checked up on since its been sitting for so long and make replacements of little things here and there. and yea might want to clean the oil out as well. have fun^_^

 

Most people run a good 10W-30 oil. By good I mean something like Castrol GTX, Mobile, so on. If you live in a warm type climate, you might consider running 20W-50 during the summer months and then switching to the 10W-30 in late autumn and winter.

Also, if you see someone post "Do not use synthetic because it will ruin your motor," do not pay heed. If you run a good synthetic like Royal Purple or the like, you will have no problems at all. Check the stickies at the top and use the search function as well. Chances are if you have a question, it has already been covered... multiple times.

 

1)new plugs
2)new gas(old gas will not run then engine too well)
3)new spark plug wires if need.
4)make sure getting sparks, fuel, good starter
5)check engine compression with jump start. you can replace battery later. if no good, consider engine rebuild. don't bother to change any other things until you sure the engine condition.

oh, yes, make sure there is oil, coolant(minimum) in the car.

 

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