xxdjstriderxx

Hi guys im relatively new to the forums although ive been looking around for a while now. I just bought my FC so I figured id become a registered member. I just have a few quick questions im hoping someone could give me the answers to. I looked through the faq and I must say it helped out tremendously but theres still a few questions i have left unanswered..

First off, I just recently got my car so I plan on getting a major tune-up/service done (oil change, replacing all new fluids, plugs, etc.)

I was wondering how many quarts of oil do I need for the engine? It is a NA 13B.

Also, what kind of oil and thickness do you guys reccomend? I was thinking 10-30 Mobil 1 full synthetic. I would get Royal Purple due to the good things ive heard, but I dont know where to get it around here. I live in southern california so the weather can go from fairly cold to fairly warm (sometimes all in a day). I was thinking 10-30 would be the median in this case, or should I go 10-40 because summer is coming up and its going to start getting a little hotter during most of the day (probably around 80-90 degrees)?

And do you guys have any reccomendations on what brand transmission oil/spark plugs/wires I should get?

Thanks

VacavilleFC

i'm in vacaville which has way more heat difference than LA it hits 110 here every other day in the summer and low 30's in the winter , 10-30 is fine for you. though my rx-8 run on 5-20 and i think i'll try that on my fc next oil change


oh and before they say it, supposedly synthetic isn't that good for rotaries cause of the way it burns. i can't confirm or deny it,

My5ABaby

iTrader: (7)

The FSM has information about how much oil the engine holds and what viscosity should be used. Completely dry, I think the engine holds 6.1 quarts.

Without knowing your EXACT weather (guessing because you're in Cali.), 20-50 summer, 10-30 winter.


https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...ight=viscosity

My5ABaby

iTrader: (7)

A lot of people like Redline for the tranny. Another commonly recommended one is GM Syncromesh.

Spark plugs: NGK NGK NGK

Wires: I just go with OEM replacements. You can go with Magnacor or something for upgrades, but it's not necessary.

xxdjstriderxx

thanks a ton guys. much appreciated. ill stop by the shop later on today and go on a little shopping spree

DanicaTimesSeven

I live in GA. Michelle was using 10w40 for nine years, but when I got it, I was told I should switch to 20w50. It seemed to make a difference, being more free'd up feeling.

Regular gear oil is okay for your tranny...geesh. Oh, and if you have a Limited Slip Differential...MAKE SURE IT'S LSD OIL!