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Old Oct 24, 2005 | 05:20 PM
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what oil do I need????
Hey

I am wondering what kind of oil i should use for my rx7. I have the infini model with turbo. 1988.
Old Oct 24, 2005 | 05:53 PM
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10w-30 for the cooler temps
Old Oct 24, 2005 | 06:59 PM
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I'd use 10w-30 or 10w-40. Right now im using 10w-30
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straight 30W is what i would suggest for cooler weather and 20W50 for summer driving.

don't bother with synthetics, though people will flame me just on principle i believe they are a waste of money, the added "protection" they offer is offset by the cost. i only run sythetics in the rear axle and in premix while at racing events.
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Old Oct 24, 2005 | 07:42 PM
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Straight 30 weight? Gee, might as well recommend going back to pre-fuel injection too!

5w-40 winter, 10w-40 summer, 20w-50 if it is %^&*()_)(*&^&*(ing hot where you live in summer.
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Covered in the FAQ for FC sticky thread at the top of this section.

Please read the FAQ for FC before posting in the 2nd gen technical section.

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