View Poll Results: Synthetic or not?
Synthetic
4
36.36%
Not
7
63.64%
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Synthetic or Not...
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From: Daytona beach
The science of oil doesn't change. just its applications. All cars models are different, run at different tempatures, and has its own character. Just don't buy cheap oil and don't always buy the most expensive.
I would like to know some feelings on blended type oils.
I would like to know some feelings on blended type oils.
seven-less
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From: city of houston.... y0!
Originally posted by Icemark
He would have also found that poor quality synthetics are much worse than many conventional oils.
But oils like Redline, Neo, Royal Purple, Amsoil and mobil1 all burn cleaner, leave less residue and produce more HP than useing a conventional oil.
But crappy synthetics like Castrol Syntec, Valvoline, Havoline, etc. are much worse than conventional oils as far as leaving deposits.
But every synthetic made, burns at considerably lower temps and under what the rotary engines combustion temp is.
Again the only reason that the owners manuals say not to use synthetics, is because at the time of publication there were no decent synthetics, and Mazda could really say "don't use Valvoline Synthetic, but its okay to use Royal Purple".
He would have also found that poor quality synthetics are much worse than many conventional oils.
But oils like Redline, Neo, Royal Purple, Amsoil and mobil1 all burn cleaner, leave less residue and produce more HP than useing a conventional oil.
But crappy synthetics like Castrol Syntec, Valvoline, Havoline, etc. are much worse than conventional oils as far as leaving deposits.
But every synthetic made, burns at considerably lower temps and under what the rotary engines combustion temp is.
Again the only reason that the owners manuals say not to use synthetics, is because at the time of publication there were no decent synthetics, and Mazda could really say "don't use Valvoline Synthetic, but its okay to use Royal Purple".
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From: Elk Grove, Cali
You know.. I think we may have hit on a good generic answer for these threads in the future. If you are not educated or well versed enough after reading all the information that has been posted here over the years regarding the syth vs. dino debate.. then just use a quality 20w50 dino and call it a day.
People that understand what's going on.. know what the hell flash point, viscosity index, and ash content are and how it relates to your rotary can make their own decision.
People that understand what's going on.. know what the hell flash point, viscosity index, and ash content are and how it relates to your rotary can make their own decision.
Older than Dirt
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From: Parts Unknown
Mark's answers are right on and we should pound those reasons into the newby's.
Also, any chance of modifing the forum to not let newby's post polls until they hit at least 250-500 posts?? This is yet another poll that has been asked and is searchable.
Also, any chance of modifing the forum to not let newby's post polls until they hit at least 250-500 posts?? This is yet another poll that has been asked and is searchable.
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From: Edmonton, Canada
Originally posted by ERAUMAZDA
Pre-mix is good for turbocharged rotary cars since the at high rpm oil stops being dripped into the chamber.
Pre-mix is good for turbocharged rotary cars since the at high rpm oil stops being dripped into the chamber.
Does this mean that premix is a better choice than no-premix at an autox/open track day?
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