I need to know if i did good...(lol)
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I need to know if i did good...(lol)
Ok im coming up on my first oil change (2k miles). I use my FD as a daily driver as of far no problems with the car. Since this is my first oil changed i also got some spark plugs. For the Oil i decided to go with the 10-30 Penzoil (4 quartz) if i need more i'll get it? and I also got 2 leading and 2 trailing plugs NGK R's. I just wanted to know if thats a good oil for my FD and the driving conditions its in (DD) also what do you guys think about the choice of plugs.
any input would be greatly appreciated
also i live in FL
any input would be greatly appreciated
also i live in FL
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I was under the impression running a thicker oil would be bad for my car?
I drive the car 30-40 miles a day average m-f maybe a little less can someone explain to me why 20-50 would be better the a 10-30 thanks...
I drive the car 30-40 miles a day average m-f maybe a little less can someone explain to me why 20-50 would be better the a 10-30 thanks...
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The heat breaks down the oil and makes it thinner.
Thinner oil means lower oil pressure and thats bad.
The thicker oil will keep the oil pressure where it needs to be and will lubricate better. Thats because its thicker to start with so when it gets hot its right at the consistency it needs to be.
Thinner oil means lower oil pressure and thats bad.
The thicker oil will keep the oil pressure where it needs to be and will lubricate better. Thats because its thicker to start with so when it gets hot its right at the consistency it needs to be.
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remeber the factory manual is ten years old. oil has changed a lot since then. i run (and suggest) mobil one 15x50 full synthetic. (it's the stuff with the red cap) also remember that small amounts of fuel will get in the oil and brake it down so it's better to go with the thicker stuff.
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Originally posted by yodaddy
remeber the factory manual is ten years old. oil has changed a lot since then. i run (and suggest) mobil one 15x50 full synthetic. (it's the stuff with the red cap) also remember that small amounts of fuel will get in the oil and brake it down so it's better to go with the thicker stuff.
remeber the factory manual is ten years old. oil has changed a lot since then. i run (and suggest) mobil one 15x50 full synthetic. (it's the stuff with the red cap) also remember that small amounts of fuel will get in the oil and brake it down so it's better to go with the thicker stuff.
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Hey bro since im in florida you should listen to me
20w50 normal oil and change it out every 2k on the dot. I like to use valvoline racing oil but I think anything will be fine. should take around 4.5 qts depending on what model you have and also only use mazda filters they are the best but kinda small so change the oil often.
you did ok on the plugs but I usually get the platinum ones bur9eqp not sure of a big difference tho
nice work
20w50 normal oil and change it out every 2k on the dot. I like to use valvoline racing oil but I think anything will be fine. should take around 4.5 qts depending on what model you have and also only use mazda filters they are the best but kinda small so change the oil often.
you did ok on the plugs but I usually get the platinum ones bur9eqp not sure of a big difference tho
nice work
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Originally posted by DeviousDevice7TT
I was under the impression running a thicker oil would be bad for my car?
I drive the car 30-40 miles a day average m-f maybe a little less can someone explain to me why 20-50 would be better the a 10-30 thanks...
I was under the impression running a thicker oil would be bad for my car?
I drive the car 30-40 miles a day average m-f maybe a little less can someone explain to me why 20-50 would be better the a 10-30 thanks...
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Originally posted by jeff_yeh
hey i thought rotaries are best running mineral oil arent they!?
hey i thought rotaries are best running mineral oil arent they!?
i use castrol 20-50 all year..... but then again, we only have 4 weeks of cold here!
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Originally posted by DeviousDevice7TT
I was under the impression running a thicker oil would be bad for my car?
I drive the car 30-40 miles a day average m-f maybe a little less can someone explain to me why 20-50 would be better the a 10-30 thanks...
I was under the impression running a thicker oil would be bad for my car?
I drive the car 30-40 miles a day average m-f maybe a little less can someone explain to me why 20-50 would be better the a 10-30 thanks...
FYI, I run 10w30 on the street no matter the temp, and then 20w50 for the track days.
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The higher oil pressure you get from higher viscosity doesnt necessarily mean you are doing something good. Higher viscosity doesnt want to flow through all the different openings as freely, sure it keeps the pressure up but do you really get more oil to the paces that need it?
I run Royal Purple or Mobile 1 10w30 year round here in Phoenix and daily drive it all summer.
I run Royal Purple or Mobile 1 10w30 year round here in Phoenix and daily drive it all summer.